NEXGEL, INC.

false 0001468929 0001468929 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 0001468929 NXGL:CommonStockParValue0.001Member 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 0001468929 NXGL:WarrantsToPurchaseCommonStockMember 2026-08-17 2026-08-17 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 17, 2026 NEXGEL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-41173 26-4042544 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 2150 Cabot Boulevard West , Suite B Langhorne , Pennsylvania 19047 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 702-8550 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Not Applicable Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 NXGL The Nasdaq Capital Market LLC Warrants to Purchase Common Stock NXGLW The Nasdaq Capital Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☒ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On August 17, 2026, NexGel, Inc. (the “ Company ”) issued a press release reporting the Company’s results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 as well as other corporate updates, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act ”), nor shall Exhibit 99.1 filed herewith be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release of NexGel, Inc. issued August 17, 2026. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: August 17, 2026 NEXGEL, INC . By: /s/ Ian Blackman Ian Blackman Chief Financial Officer