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How Value Line (VALU) makes money
Value Line (VALU) made $8.1M of revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), -6% from a year earlier. Subscription and Circulation brought in $5.8M (72%); License brought in $2.3M (28%). Of every dollar of revenue, 13¢ was left as operating profit, 58¢ was left as net earnings.
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Revenue by segment, Q1 FY27
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription and Circulation | $5.8M | 71.7% | 0% | -6% |
| License | $2.3M | 28.3% | +2% | -8% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q1 FY27 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.1M | 100.0% |
| Operating profit | $1.0M | 12.8% |
| Income tax | $1.7M | 21.4% |
| Net earnings | $4.7M | 57.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $4.7M | 58.4% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | $8.1M | -6% |
| Q4 FY26 | $8.0M | -4% |
| Q3 FY26 | $8.3M | -8% |
| Q2 FY26 | $8.6M | -3% |
| Q1 FY26 | $8.6M | -3% |
| Q4 FY25 | $8.4M | -7% |
| Q3 FY25 | $9.0M | -2% |
From Value Line's 10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does Value Line make money?
Value Line (VALU) made $8.1M of revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), -6% from a year earlier. Subscription and Circulation brought in $5.8M (72%); License brought in $2.3M (28%). Of every dollar of revenue, 13¢ was left as operating profit, 58¢ was left as net earnings.
What is Value Line's biggest business?
Subscription and Circulation: $5.8M in the first quarter fiscal 2027, 72% of revenue, -6% from a year earlier.
What is Value Line's profit margin?
Net earnings were $4.7M, 57.8% of revenue, in the first quarter fiscal 2027; the operating margin was 12.8%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.