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QuickLogic (QKL1) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. QuickLogic disclosed 51 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. QuickLogic reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 28, 2026, filed Aug 12, 2026

Risk Distribution
51Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

QuickLogic disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks51Q12026Q2Showing: Q2, 2026
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedQuickLogic Risk Factors
No changes from previous report

Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 14 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
51
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
1Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

the market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly and could lead to securities litigation.price of our common stockthere may be some potential effects of system outages or data security breaches, which could adversely affect our operations, financial results or reputation.potential effects of system outagesour future operating results are likely to fluctuate and therefore may fail to meet expectations, which could cause our stock price to decline.our stock price to declinerising concern of international tariffs, including tariffs applied to goods traded between the united states and china, as well as potential export restrictions, could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.rising concern of international tariffsthe semiconductor business is subject to downward price pressure.subject to downward price pressureif we fail to adequately forecast demand for our products, we may incur product shortages or excess product inventories.fail to adequately forecast demandour solutions face competition from suppliers of assps, suppliers of integrated application processors, low power fpgas, low power mcus, suppliers of asics, suppliers of efpga ip, and suppliers of sensor algorithm software whose software is running on competitors' devices.suppliers of integrated application processorswe may be unable to accurately estimate quarterly revenue, which could adversely affect the trading price of our stock.trading price of our stockwe have implemented import and export control procedures to comply with united states regulations but we are still exposed to potential risks from import and export activity.export control procedures to complyif, in the future, we conclude our internal control over financial reporting is not effective, investors could lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which could result in a decrease in the value of our common stock.reliability of our financial statements

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 51

Share Price & Shareholder Rights4 | 7.8%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    There has been recent dilution and there may continue to be additional future dilution of our Common Stock, including as a result of the Company's ATM Offering (as defined below), which could adversely affect the market price of shares of our Common Stock.

    In February 2025, and subsequently refreshed in August 2025, the Company implemented an "at-the-market" program with Needham & Company, LLC, as sales agent (the "ATM Offering") that allows us to sell, from time to time, shares of the Company's Common Stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $20,000,000. From February 2025 through Fiscal Year 2025, the outstanding shares of our Common Stock have increased by 1.2 million shares as a result of sales pursuant to the ATM Offering. We may issue additional shares of Common Stock to raise cash to bolster our liquidity, to repay, refinance, redeem or exchange indebtedness (including expenses, accrued interest, and premium, if any), for working capital, to finance strategic initiatives and future acquisitions, or for other purposes. Additional issuances will dilute the ownership interest of our common stockholders. Investors who purchase shares in our ATM Offering at different times will likely pay different prices, and so may experience different outcomes in their investment results. We will have discretion, subject to market demand, to vary the timing, prices, and numbers of shares sold, and there is no minimum or maximum sales price. Investors may experience declines in the value of their shares as a result of share sales made at prices lower than the prices they paid. In addition, future issuances of Common Stock, including through our ATM Offering, could depress the market price of our common stock and impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of our common stock or other equity-related securities would have on the market price of our common stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    If we do not maintain compliance with the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, our common stock could be delisted, which could, among other things, reduce the price of our common stock and the levels of liquidity available to our stockholders.

    Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq"). In order to maintain that listing, we must satisfy minimum financial and other continued listing requirements and standards, including those regarding director independence and independent committee requirements, minimum stockholders' equity, minimum share price, and certain corporate governance requirements. There can be no assurances that we will be able to maintain compliance with the applicable listing standards of Nasdaq. In the event that our common stock is delisted from Nasdaq and is not eligible for quotation on another market or exchange, trading of our common stock could be conducted in the over-the-counter market or on an electronic bulletin board established for unlisted securities, such as the Pink Sheets or the OTC Markets. In such event, it could become more difficult to dispose of, or obtain accurate price quotations for, our common stock, and there would likely also be a reduction in our coverage by securities analysts and the news media, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline further. Also, it may be difficult for us to raise additional capital if we are not listed on a major exchange.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly and could lead to securities litigation.

    Stock prices for many companies in the technology and emerging growth sectors have experienced wide fluctuations that have often been unrelated to the operating performance of such companies. In the past, securities class action litigation has often been brought against companies following periods of volatility in the market price of their securities. In the future, we may be the subject of similar litigation. Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and divert management's attention.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 4
    Our certificate of incorporation, our bylaws, and Delaware law contain provisions that could discourage a takeover that is beneficial to stockholders.

    Provisions of our certificate of incorporation, our bylaws, and Delaware law could have the effect of discouraging takeover attempts that certain stockholders might deem to be in their interest. These anti-takeover provisions may make us a less attractive target for a takeover bid or merger, potentially depriving shareholders of an opportunity to sell their shares of common stock at a premium over prevailing market prices as a result of a takeover bid or merger.

Accounting & Financial Operations6 | 11.8%
Debt & Financing1 | 2.0%
Corporate Activity and Growth3 | 5.9%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.