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How Research Solutions (RSSS) makes money
Research Solutions (RSSS) made $12.1M of revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26). Transactions brought in $6.8M (56%); Platforms brought in $5.3M (44%). Of every dollar of revenue, 53¢ was left as gross profit, 7¢ was left as operating profit, 6¢ was left as net earnings.
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Revenue by segment, Q4 FY26
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transactions | $6.8M | 56.0% | -3% | — |
| Platforms | $5.3M | 44.0% | +3% | — |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q4 FY26 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.1M | 100.0% |
| Cost of revenue | $5.7M | 47.0% |
| Gross profit | $6.4M | 53.0% |
| Operating expenses | $5.6M | 46.0% |
| Operating profit | $842K | 7.0% |
| Income tax | $81K | 0.7% |
| Net earnings | $666K | 5.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.8M | 14.7% |
| Free cash flow | $1.8M | 14.6% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | $12.1M | -3% |
| Q3 FY26 | $12.1M | -4% |
| Q2 FY26 | $11.8M | -1% |
| Q1 FY26 | $12.3M | +2% |
| Q4 FY25 | $12.4M | +2% |
| Q3 FY25 | $12.7M | +4% |
| Q2 FY25 | $11.9M | +16% |
From Research Solutions' 10-K filed Sep 11, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does Research Solutions make money?
Research Solutions (RSSS) made $12.1M of revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26). Transactions brought in $6.8M (56%); Platforms brought in $5.3M (44%). Of every dollar of revenue, 53¢ was left as gross profit, 7¢ was left as operating profit, 6¢ was left as net earnings.
What is Research Solutions' biggest business?
Transactions: $6.8M in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026, 56% of revenue.
What is Research Solutions' profit margin?
Net earnings were $666K, 5.5% of revenue, in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026; the operating margin was 7.0%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.