New York, Jan 13, 2026, 05:28 ET — Premarket
- OSS shares climbed roughly 4.8% in premarket action, following a nearly 30% jump on Monday
- This latest move comes on the heels of last week’s Army prototype order and a recent filing for asset sales
- Investors are focused on upcoming production milestones and the next earnings report
Shares of One Stop Systems rose roughly 4.8% to $10.95 in premarket trading Tuesday, following a 29.5% surge on Monday that pushed the stock to a $10.45 close. The extended-hours moves occurred outside the regular 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET session. 1
This matters because OSS is back in momentum territory, and the stock can swing sharply as new buyers pile in on a lightly held name. The rally has pushed shares to a level that demands a quick litmus test: is there real business backing the buzz, or is it just short-term speculative cash?
The market is currently betting that a minor design win could evolve into full production if the customer follows through. This scenario is common in defense procurement, where initial prototypes sometimes pave the way for larger contracts — or simply stall out.
Volume highlighted the surge on Monday. OSS saw roughly 8.44 million shares change hands, well above its typical daily average of around 942,000. The stock had closed at $8.07 in the previous session, per market data. 2
The rally started last week when the company announced it had secured an about $1.2 million pre-production order from a new U.S. defense prime contractor linked to Army combat vehicles. CEO Mike Knowles dubbed the deal “a meaningful milestone,” adding that it could boost OSS’s chances for bigger production contracts. 3
Another catalyst lingers quietly. On Jan. 6, One Stop Systems disclosed it finalized the sale of its German unit, which owns Bressner Technology GmbH, for a base price of $22 million. The deal includes standard post-closing adjustments and an escrow arrangement. 4
Investors want to know one thing right now: will last week’s prototype order spark more orders fast enough to impact bookings and revenue? The company noted that prototype delivery for field testing typically comes after about three to six months of integration work.
A calendar is also in play. The next earnings report should land around March 18, following past patterns. Bulls have that date on their side, while skeptics see it as a hard deadline for fresh numbers.
Wall Street’s expectations are feeling the pressure from the tape. Analyst targets gathered by MarketBeat hover around $8, under Monday’s closing price, while the consensus sits at a “Moderate Buy.” 5
The downside scenario is clear. The $1.2 million order is modest, and defense projects often hit roadblocks during prototyping. A drop in follow-up demand or a tougher-than-expected final tweak on the asset sale could derail the recent surge.
