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Research Solutions (RSSS) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 14, 2025
Research Solutions (RSSS) reported revenue of $12.3M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +2% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.8%, net earnings $749K (6.1% of revenue).
Research Solutions, Q1 FY26: revenue $12.3M (+2% year over year), operating margin 7.8%, net earnings $749K, operating cash flow $1.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.3M | -1% | +2% |
| Gross profit | $6.2M | -2% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $962K | -20% | +49% |
| Net earnings | $749K | -68% | +12% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.1M | -51% | +31% |
| Free cash flow | $1.1M | -52% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $12.3M in Q1 FY26, up 2% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Transactions was the largest line at 58% of revenue. Platforms added $791K year over year (up 18%), 296% of the total change. Transactions declined 7%.
Gross margin was 50.6%, up 2.7 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $1.0M, a 7.8% margin (up 2.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 118% reached operating profit, above the 5% margin then. Operating expenses grew 3% against revenue growth of 2%. Net earnings were $749K, up 12% year over year. The effective tax rate was 2.8%.
Operating cash flow was $1.1M (up 31% year over year), 148% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $316K of depreciation and amortization. Capital expenditures of $18K left free cash flow of $1.1M.
Questions
What was Research Solutions' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Research Solutions (RSSS) reported revenue of $12.3M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +2% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before.
Was Research Solutions profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $962K (7.8% of revenue) and net earnings $749K.
Source: Research Solutions 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.