The earnings call reflected a strong performance with significant ARR growth, improved cash flow, and record adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic investments in AI and SaaS revenue. However, there is a slight concern over the decline in transaction revenue and potential impacts from budget cuts in the future.

Company Guidance

During the Research Solutions, Inc. fiscal 2025 third-quarter earnings call, the company reported several key financial metrics and strategic developments. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) surpassed $20 million for the first time, with a quarterly incremental ARR growth of $1.2 million. Total revenue for the quarter reached $12.7 million, up from $12.1 million in the same period the previous year, while platform subscription revenue saw a 22% increase to $4.8 million. The company's gross margin improved by 430 basis points to 49.5%, driven by a shift towards higher-margin SaaS revenue, with platform gross margins at 87.4%. Adjusted EBITDA set a new record at $1.4 million, contributing to a trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA of $5.1 million, representing a 10.4% margin. The company also highlighted strong growth in their AI-based products, with a notable 180% year-over-year increase in their B2B enterprise license segment. They ended the quarter with $9.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $6.1 million, and reported cash flow from operations of $2.9 million for the quarter.

Strong ARR Growth

The company reported an ARR above $20 million for the first time with a $1.2 million incremental ARR for the quarter, marking a 23% year-over-year growth.

Gross Margin Improvement

Gross margin for the third quarter was 49.5%, a 430 basis point improvement over the prior year quarter. Platform business gross margin reached 87.4%, up by 180 basis points.

Record Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.4 million, setting a new company record, and representing a 10.4% margin.

Cash Flow Increase

Cash flow from operations in the quarter was approximately $2.9 million compared to $2 million in the prior year quarter, with a year-to-date total of $4.8 million.

AI Product Growth

AI-based products showed strong growth, particularly in the B2B enterprise license segment, which saw a 180% increase over the previous year quarter.

Research Solutions (RSSS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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RSSS Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Sep 18, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.05 / -	-0.09	―	―	―
May 08, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.03 / 0.03	0	―
Feb 13, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.02 / -0.07	0.02	-450.00% (-0.09)	―
Nov 14, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.02 / 0.02	-0.04	150.00% (+0.06)	―
Sep 19, 2024	2024 (Q4)	-0.06 / -0.09	0.01	-1000.00% (-0.10)	―
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.02 / 0.00	0.01	―	―
Feb 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.00 / 0.02	-0.01	300.00% (+0.03)	―
Nov 09, 2023	2024 (Q1)	-0.02 / -0.04	0.01	-500.00% (-0.05)	―
Sep 13, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.01 / 0.01	-0.02	150.00% (+0.03)	―
May 11, 2023	2023 (Q3)	<0.01 / 0.01	-0.01	200.00% (+0.02)	―

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RSSS Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 08, 2025	$2.81	$3.08	+9.61%
Feb 13, 2025	$3.91	$3.62	-7.42%
Nov 14, 2024	$2.80	$2.90	+3.57%
Sep 19, 2024	$2.80	$2.82	+0.71%

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FAQ

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Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 18, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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Research Solutions Inc (RSSS) earnings time is at Sep 18, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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RSSS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.05.

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