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Research Solutions, Inc. (RSSS) reported mixed fourth quarter and strong full-year results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. Fiscal 2026 revenue was $48.3 million, down 1.5% from 2025, as an 8.7% decline in transaction revenue to $27.5 million offset a 9.8% increase in higher-margin platform subscription revenue to $20.8 million. Total annual recurring revenue (ARR) reached $22.5 million, up 7.8%, driven by a 14.1% increase in B2B ARR and incremental AI-related ARR of $0.8 million, partially offset by lower B2C ARR.
Profitability improved significantly. Net income more than doubled to $2.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared with $1.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in 2025. Gross margin expanded 260 basis points to 51.9%, reflecting a greater contribution from the platforms business. Adjusted EBITDA rose 10.6% to $5.8 million. The company ended the year with $12.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and total stockholders’ equity of $20.7 million.
In the fourth quarter, revenue was $12.1 million, down 2.9% year over year, as transaction revenue fell 6.7% while platform revenue grew 2.5%. Q4 net income was $0.7 million, compared with $2.4 million in the prior-year quarter, which included a $1.1 million favorable Scite earnout adjustment. Management highlighted new AI-based products and a growing AI-related revenue pipeline for fiscal 2027.
Research Solutions, Inc. appointed Dave Kutil as chief financial officer effective July 28, 2026, formalizing the role he had held on an interim basis since December 10, 2025. He previously served as the company’s global controller and has held senior accounting and reporting roles at other corporations.
Under an employment agreement dated July 30, 2026, Kutil receives an annual base salary of $275,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus of up to $55,000 tied to performance milestones. The company states he has no family relationships with its directors or executive officers and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.
Research Solutions also terminated Sefton Cohen from the position of chief revenue officer effective July 31, 2026.
Research Solutions, Inc. reported fiscal third quarter 2026 results with net income of $860,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 million, up 14% from a year earlier. Total revenue was $12.1 million, down 4.3%, as growth in higher‑margin Platform subscriptions was offset by lower Transactions revenue.
Platform subscription revenue rose to $5.2 million, a 6.6% increase, and annual recurring revenue reached $22.1 million, up 8.5% year over year. Total gross margin improved to 51.7%, while operating expenses declined to $5.2 million, supporting stronger profitability. For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, the company generated net income of $2.2 million versus a loss in the prior period, and ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $12.1 million.
Research Solutions, Inc. reported a profitable fiscal second quarter 2026, reversing a prior-year loss. Net income was $547,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $2.0 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.3 million, up 35.6%.
Total revenue was $11.8 million, down 1.0%, as strong growth in higher-margin Platform subscriptions offset weaker Transaction revenue. Platform revenue grew 13.6% to $5.2 million, and total annual recurring revenue reached $21.8 million, up 13.9% year-over-year. Gross margin expanded to 52.4%, while operating expenses declined 5.1%, supporting improved profitability and cash generation.
Research Solutions, Inc. filed a current report to share that it has announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2026, covering the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company furnished, rather than filed, a press release as an exhibit, meaning the detailed results are provided for information but are not incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced.
The press release, titled “Research Solutions Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results,” is attached as Exhibit 99.1, with an additional exhibit covering the electronic cover page data. The filing was signed by the company’s Chief Financial Officer, William Nurthen.
Research Solutions, Inc. reported stockholder voting results from its November 12, 2025 annual meeting. Of 32,821,783 shares entitled to vote, 24,873,088 were represented (75.78%).
Stockholders cast votes for six director nominees, with “For” votes ranging from 17,148,886 to 17,846,193. The appointment of Wipfli LLP as independent accountants for the year ending June 30, 2026 received 24,841,816 “For,” 20,420 “Against,” and 10,852 “Abstain.” The advisory vote on executive compensation received 17,844,026 “For,” 26,733 “Against,” 62,956 “Abstain,” and 6,939,373 broker non-votes. On say‑on‑pay frequency, votes were 17,832,593 for 1 year, 1,557 for 2 years, 78,131 for 3 years, and 21,434 abstentions.
Research Solutions, Inc. filed a current report to state that it announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The company furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1, which contains the detailed results and commentary. The report clarifies that this earnings information is being furnished rather than filed for liability purposes under securities laws.
Research Solutions, Inc. reported that it has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The company disclosed these figures in a press release dated August 19, 2025, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The press release is described as presenting preliminary fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results.
The company notes that the information under Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished rather than filed, which means it is not automatically subject to certain liability provisions of the Exchange Act or incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced.