Overview

* Research Solutions Q1 2026 revenue up 2% yr/yr

* Annual recurring revenue grew 21% to $21.3 mln, driven by B2B segment

* Adjusted EBITDA increased 16% to $1.5 mln, reflecting operational efficiency

Outlook

* Company did not provide specific financial guidance for future periods

Result Drivers

* B2B GROWTH - Significant growth in B2B ARR driven by new deals and platform capabilities, including largest Scite AI deal

* PLATFORM REVENUE - Platform revenue increased 18% yr/yr, contributing to improved gross margins

* HIGHER SALES PRICES - Average sales price near all-time high levels due to new deals

Key Details

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Q1 Meet $12.3 $12.29

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Analysts

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Q1 Gross 50.60%

Margin

Analyst Coverage

* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

* The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy"

* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Research Solutions Inc ( RSSS ) is $5.00, about 38.6% above its November 12 closing price of $3.07

* The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 57 three months ago

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