Tessera Defense & Homeland Security (HLSQ) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $0.22, -10.28% vs the prior close of $0.25.
- Volume 372.81K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
HLSQ slides 10.3% to $0.22. Closed at $0.22, -10.28% vs the prior close of $0.25. Day range $0.22–$0.25, opened at $0.24.
HLSQ daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — HLSQ slides 10.3% to $0.22
- Closed at $0.22, -10.28% vs the prior close of $0.25. Day range $0.22–$0.25, opened at $0.24.
- Volume was 372.81K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 1.64M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -49.5% vs its 50-day average ($0.44) and -89.2% vs its 200-day average ($2.06).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 98.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — HLSQ jumps 4.6% to $0.25
- Closed at $0.25, +4.62% vs the prior close of $0.24. Day range $0.23–$0.25, opened at $0.24.
- Volume was 524.50K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 1.65M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -43.6% vs its 50-day average ($0.44) and -88.0% vs its 200-day average ($2.07).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 98.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — HLSQ slides 8.5% to $0.24, 12 down days in a row
- Closed at $0.24, -8.46% vs the prior close of $0.26. Day range $0.24–$0.28, opened at $0.27.
- Volume was 737.50K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 1.64M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -46.0% vs its 50-day average ($0.44) and -88.6% vs its 200-day average ($2.08).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 98.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 12 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — HLSQ slides 7.1% to $0.26, 11 down days in a row
- Closed at $0.26, -7.14% vs the prior close of $0.28. Day range $0.23–$0.29, opened at $0.29.
- Volume was 678.50K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 1.65M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -40.9% vs its 50-day average ($0.44) and -87.6% vs its 200-day average ($2.10).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 97.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 11 straight losses.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — HLSQ dips 1.8% to $0.28, 10 down days in a row
- Closed at $0.28, -1.75% vs the prior close of $0.28. Day range $0.27–$0.29, opened at $0.28.
- Volume was 1.04M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.66M.
- Price is -36.2% vs its 50-day average ($0.44) and -86.8% vs its 200-day average ($2.12).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 97.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 10 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — HLSQ dips 2.4% to $0.28, 9 down days in a row
- Closed at $0.28, -2.40% vs the prior close of $0.29. Day range $0.28–$0.33, opened at $0.28.
- Volume was 1.04M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.67M.
- Price is -34.9% vs its 50-day average ($0.44) and -86.7% vs its 200-day average ($2.15).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 97.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 9 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — HLSQ slides 5.5% to $0.29, 8 down days in a row
- Closed at $0.29, -5.50% vs the prior close of $0.31. Day range $0.28–$0.32, opened at $0.32.
- Volume was 623.70K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 1.85M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -33.1% vs its 50-day average ($0.44) and -86.5% vs its 200-day average ($2.17).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 97.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 8 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — HLSQ dips 0.6% to $0.31, 7 down days in a row
- Closed at $0.31, -0.64% vs the prior close of $0.31. Day range $0.26–$0.34, opened at $0.31.
- Volume was 1.82M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.43M.
- Price is -29.0% vs its 50-day average ($0.44) and -85.9% vs its 200-day average ($2.19).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 97.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight losses.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 6, 2026 — HLSQ slides 24.1% to $0.31, 6 down days in a row
- Closed at $0.31, -24.15% vs the prior close of $0.41. Day range $0.30–$0.37, opened at $0.36.
- Volume was 2.15M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 3.22M.
- Price is -28.5% vs its 50-day average ($0.43) and -85.9% vs its 200-day average ($2.21).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 97.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
- SEC filings that day: DEF 14A.
Oct 5, 2026 — HLSQ slides 43.1% to $0.41 on 1.8x normal volume
- Closed at $0.41, -43.06% vs the prior close of $0.72. Day range $0.33–$0.45, opened at $0.36.
- Volume was 5.71M shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 3.11M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($0.43) and -81.6% vs its 200-day average ($2.23).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 96.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Sep 16, 2026 — HLSQ slides 25.5% to $0.72, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $0.72, -25.54% vs the prior close of $0.97. Day range $0.71–$0.98, opened at $0.97.
- Volume was 954.10K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 3.10M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +66.7% vs its 50-day average ($0.43) and -68.0% vs its 200-day average ($2.25).
- 52-week range $0.12–$12.29; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 94.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
HLSQ latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about HLSQ in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Oct 8, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Oct 8, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Oct 7, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Oct 6, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Oct 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
Sep 29, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 25, 2026 · Form PRE 14A — Preliminary proxy statement
Preliminary proxy statement
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Sep 22, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13D — Activist-style stake (13D)
Activist-style stake (13D) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Sep 15, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.03 — Amended its charter or bylaws / changed fiscal year.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 15, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade HLSQ
- Last results release: Nov 12, 2025 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Aug 13, 2025, May 15, 2025, Mar 25, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Feb 11, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 60.42% (largest 994.6%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 1.80M shares (≈$401.48K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $0.22 vs a range of $0.12–$12.29 (1% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: 1:10 on Sep 9, 2026, 1:19 on Nov 25, 2025
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 16 sales; latest: Reuven Yeganeh sold 530,000 shares on Mar 17, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 13, 2026; 8-K Oct 7, 2026; 8-K Oct 5, 2026.
- Share count: 26.72M shares outstanding (Aug 18, 2026), +0.7% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
HLSQ market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 372.81K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 524.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 737.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 678.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 1.04M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 1.04M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 623.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 1.82M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 2.15M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.33 | 0.41 | 5.71M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 954.10K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1.05 | 1.13 | 0.92 | 0.97 | 587.80K |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 1.27 | 1.32 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 575.40K |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1.74 | 1.75 | 0.98 | 1.27 | 2.90M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1.66 | 2.16 | 1.65 | 1.85 | 3.40M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 1.60 | 1.72 | 1.50 | 1.62 | 745.60K |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 1.97M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 2.49M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 3.35M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 4.29M |
About Tessera Defense & Homeland Security
Tessera Defense & Homeland Security (HLSQ) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in DOVER, DE. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1739174.
HLSQ board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Liat Cohavi Bidas | Director | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Reuven Yeganeh | Director | Mar 18, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| No Form 3/4/5 filings by this group in the last 12 months. | ||
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 530,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 530,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 530,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 530,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 450,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 450,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 450,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 450,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 370,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 370,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 370,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 370,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 300,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 300,000 | $5.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Reuven Yeganeh | Sale | 300,000 | $5.00 |
HLSQ financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $-36.20M | 22.19 | $-26.39M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $-17.73M | 58.31 | $-36.98M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $-26.17M | 5.10 | $-21.29M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $-28.32M | 0.95 | $-29.09M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $-36.23M | 1.39 | $-27.57M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $28.19M, total liabilities $10.56M, cash $347.00K (as of Jun 30, 2026).
HLSQ earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $7.14 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.42 |
| May 15, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $10.72 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.11 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.25 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 15, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 9, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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