CLPS Incorporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Half and Full Year of Fiscal 2026

CLPS Incorporation (the "Company" or "CLPS") (Nasdaq: CLPS), today announced its financial results for the six months and full year of fiscal 2026 ended June 30, 2026.Fiscal 2026 demonstrated the resilience of CLPS's business model and the success of its strategic transformation. Despite revenue pressure from the ongoing downsizing of a key client's China Solution Centers (CSCs), total revenue continued its upward trajectory, reaching 4.7% year-over-year growth to $172.2 million for the full fiscal year and 6.6% year-over-year to $87.1 million in the second half. This top-line momentum was anchored by continuous organic growth in core IT consulting, accelerated global expansion outside mainland China, and triple-digit revenue gains in customized IT solutions.To capture high-value market demand, CLPS strategically accelerated investment in emerging technologies, centering artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and Web3. Revenue from customized IT solution services surged 113.9% year-over-year to $5.9 million for the full fiscal year, solidifying its position as the Company's second revenue growth engine. Landmark initiatives commercialized during the period included AI-powered legacy core banking system modernization, automated testing, Nibot RPA, and CAKU digital banking solutions.Profitability for the fiscal year reflected deliberate, front-loaded investments in technology commercialization. While these initiatives pressured near term costs, they secure high-barrier technical capabilities and benchmark references that unlock a second growth curve for the Company's revenue and strengthen our long-term competitive position. Moving into fiscal 2027, the Company will implement disciplined cost control for its customized IT solutions business while scaling its international footprint and digital solution business.Unaudited Second Half of Fiscal 2026 Highlights (all results compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025) Revenue increased by 6.6% to $87.1 million from $81.7 million. Revenue from customized IT solution services increased by 103.1% to $3.7 million from $1.8 million. Revenue generated outside of mainland China increased by 27.6% to $30.0 million from $23.5 million. In particular: Revenue generated from Hong Kong SAR increased by 39.0% to $11.1 million from $8.0 million. Revenue generated from Japan increased by 146.6% to $2.8 million from $1.1 million. Revenue generated from Singapore increased by 7.0% to $13.2 million from $12.4 million. Revenue generated from the U.S. increased by 21.3% to $2.2 million from $1.8 million. Accounts receivable turnover period improved to 90 days, down from 93 days.Audited Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights (all results compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2025) Revenue increased by 4.7% to $172.2 million from $164.5 million. Revenue from customized IT solution services increased by 113.9% to $5.9 million from $2.8 million. Revenue generated outside of mainland China increased by 47.5% to $62.7 million from $42.5 million. In particular: Revenue generated from Hong Kong SAR increased by 61.0% to $23.2 million from $14.4 million. Revenue generated from Singapore increased by 18.6% to $26.0 million from $21.9 million. Revenue generated from Japan increased by 122.7% to $4.5 million from $2.0 million. Revenue generated from the U.S. increased by 63.7% to $6.4 million from $3.9 million. Total number of clients from IT services segment increased by 12.5% to 359 from 319. Total number of employees increased by 4.8% to 3,705 from 3,534.Mr. Raymond Lin, Chief Executive Officer of CLPS, commented, "Fiscal 2026 was a pivotal year of structural transition and resilience for CLPS. Navigating the downsizing of a major client's CSCs, we generated steady organic top-line growth across our core IT consulting business, while making significant inroads in expanding our geographic and technological footprint. Since becoming a publicly traded company in 2018, we have expanded our topline from $48.9 million to $172.2 million—delivering a robust 17.0% compound annual growth rate over the past eight years. This long-term trajectory underscores our operational agility and our ability to cultivate enduring relationships with global financial institutions while winning new clients across diverse markets.A core pillar of our strategy is reducing our reliance on the China market and driving overseas expansion. In fiscal 2026, revenue generated from the APAC region (excluding mainland China) increased 45.2% year-over-year to $56.0 million, accounting for a growing share of our total revenues. We deepened our market presence across key APAC financial hubs—including Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines—while expanding into the Middle East region via the UAE. This global reach diversifies our revenue base and opens broader market opportunities for our higher-value service offerings.Furthermore, our commitment to business diversification continues to fortify our overall resilience. Beyond our foundational strength in fintech, our diverse business lines now actively span across payment and credit services, e-commerce, education and study abroad programs, and global tourism. By extending our digital transformation capabilities into these varied sectors, we are unlocking cross-industry synergies and cultivating multiple robust revenue streams.At the same time, our commitment to R&D and emerging technologies is yielding significant commercial traction, accelerating the momentum of our customized IT solutions business. AI is at the forefront of this transformation. Over the past year, we achieved notable operational milestones: partnering with The Bank of East Asia to conduct a proof-of-concept for Nibot within the HKMA's GenA.I. Sandbox, unveiling our Web3-ready issuance platform, and collaborating with an emerging Southeast Asian financial institution to implement CAKU-powered digital banking solutions through our subsidiary, QCC.To optimize internal operations, we established the AI Rainstorm Factory, transforming the traditional software development life cycle into a streamlined, modular framework. This initiative drives the intelligent upgrade of our R&D processes and significantly improves delivery efficiency. Furthermore, we formed an AI Innovation Committee and launched Athena, our enterprise-level AI knowledge assetization project designed to safeguard the Company's core intellectual assets, centralize our institutional data and drive continuous productivity gains.While aggressive investments in emerging technology benchmark projects weighed on our bottom line this year, these capital allocations are necessary and foundational. They transform CLPS from an established IT services provider into an intellectual-property-driven fintech partner. We enter fiscal 2027 focused on scaling our digital solutions, enforcing operational efficiency, and translating our top-line momentum into sustainable long-term profitability."Ms. Rui Yang, Chief Financial Officer of CLPS, commented, "Despite the revenue headwinds caused by the restructuring of our historically largest client in fiscal year 2026, we delivered total revenue growth of 4.7% to $172.2 million. What stands out most is the continued traction of our business transformation: revenue from our customized IT solution services increased by 113.9% to $5.9 million. Equally encouraging, our overseas revenue grew by 47.5% to $62.7 million, reflecting the steady payoff of our global expansion strategy and our ability to capture demand in new markets.Our investments in emerging technology-enabled projects have driven up costs in the short run. In addition, we recognized a goodwill impairment, along with a one-time bad debt provision on loans to related parties — both of which further weighed on our profitability this period. These charges reflect non-structural items rather than ongoing operational pressures, and we view them as short-term in nature. Looking ahead, we do not expect them to have a material impact on our financial results in the coming fiscal year.Underscoring confidence in our underlying intrinsic value and long-term trajectory, we announced a share repurchase program of up to 1,000,000 shares in February 2026. This action reflects both our conviction in the path ahead and our ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders."Unaudited Second Half of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial ResultsRevenuesIn the second half of fiscal 2026, revenues increased by $5.4 million, or 6.6%, to $87.1 million from $81.7 million in the prior year period. The increase in revenue was mainly due to the increased demand in customized IT solution services.Revenues by ServiceRevenue from IT consulting services increased by $3.5 million, or 4.5%, to $82.2 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $78.7 million in the prior year period. Revenue from IT consulting services accounted for 94.4% of total revenue, compared to 96.3% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher demand from overseas clients. Revenue from customized IT solution services increased by $1.9 million, or 103.1%, to $3.7 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $1.8 million in the prior year period. Revenue from customized IT solution services accounted for 4.3% of total revenue, compared to 2.2% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by our continued investment in cutting-edge technologies, which enabled projects involving AI, RPA, and CAKU, among others to begin generating revenue. Revenue from academic education services decreased by $0.2 million, or 18.3%, to $0.8 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $1.0 million in the prior year period. Revenue from academic education services accounted for 0.9% of total revenue, compared to 1.2% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to the expiration and renewal of licenses for our core courses, which temporarily prevented us from enrolling students in the affected courses during certain months. Revenue from other services increased by $0.2 million, or 86.1%, to $0.4 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $0.2 million in the prior year period. Revenue from other services accounted for 0.5% of total revenue, compared to 0.3% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to the higher demand for other services, including human resource management services.Revenues by Operational AreasRevenue from banking area increased by $2.8 million, or 9.3%, to $33.4 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $30.6 million in the prior year period. Revenue from banking area accounted for 38.4% and 37.5% of total revenues in the second half of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively. Revenue from wealth management area increased by $1.8 million, or 12.7%, to $15.7 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $13.9 million in the prior year period. Revenue from wealth management area accounted for 18.0% and 17.0% of total revenues in the second half of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively. Revenue from e-Commerce area decreased by $1.6 million, or 10.7%, to $13.3 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $14.9 million in the prior year period. Revenue from e-Commerce area accounted for 15.3% and 18.2% of total revenues in the second half of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively. Revenue from automotive area decreased by $6.0 million, or 52.3%, to $5.6 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $11.6 million in the prior year period. Revenue from automotive area accounted for 6.4% and 14.3% of total revenues in the second half of fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively.Revenues by GeographyRevenue generated outside of mainland China increased by 27.6% to $30.0 million in the second half of fiscal year 2026, from $23.5 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to strong performance in our operations in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and Japan, reflecting the successful execution of the Company's global expansion strategy.Gross Profit Gross profit decreased by $6.1 million, or 35.1%, to $11.1 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $17.2 million in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to higher project delivery costs associated with customized IT solutions leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI and RPA, which were developed as benchmark initiatives for the Company.Operating ExpensesSelling and marketing expenses decreased by $0.6 million, or 24.7%, to $2.1 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $2.7 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses decreased to 2.4% in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to 3.3% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by streamlined client account management and adjustments to sales performance-based compensation in response to intensified market competition and evolving business conditions.Research and development expenses increased by $2.2 million, or 83.8%, to $4.7 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $2.5 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total revenues, research and development expenses increased to 5.3% in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to 3.1% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher R&D investment in emerging technologies, including AI, positioning the Company to capture anticipated growth in demand for customized IT solutions.General and administrative expenses decreased by $2.0 million, or 11.7%, to $15.7 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, from $17.7 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 18.0% in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to 21.7% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by prudent expense management and adjustments to management performance-based compensation in response to intensified market competition and shifting external conditions.Operating LossOperating loss was $12.1 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to operating loss of $5.5 million in the same period of the previous year. Operating margin was -13.9% compared to -6.8% in the prior year period.Other Income and ExpensesTotal other expenses, net of other income was $0.6 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to $87.5 thousand total other income, net of other expenses in the same period of previous year.Provision for Income TaxesProvision for income taxes was $46.9 thousand in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to a provision for income taxes of $0.7 million in the same period of the previous year.Net Loss and Losses Per ShareNet loss was $13.2 million in the second half of fiscal 2026 compared to a net loss of $6.6 million in the prior year period.Non-GAAP net loss[1] was $11.6 million in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to a Non-GAAP net loss of $6.1 million in the prior year period.Net loss attributable to CLPS Incorporation's shareholders was $13.3 million, or $0.44 basic and diluted losses per share in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to a net loss attributable to CLPS Incorporation's shareholders of $6.7 million, or $0.24 basic and diluted losses per share in the second half of fiscal 2025.Non-GAAP net loss attributable to CLPS Incorporation's shareholders[2] was $11.6 million, or $0.39 basic and diluted losses per share in the second half of fiscal 2026, compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to CLPS Incorporation's shareholders of $6.2 million, or $0.22 basic and diluted losses per share in the second half of fiscal 2025.Audited Fiscal Year 2026 Financial ResultsRevenuesRevenues increased by $7.7 million, or 4.7%, to $172.2 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $164.5 million in the prior year period. The increase in revenue was mainly due to the increased demand in IT consulting services and customized IT solution services.Revenues by ServiceRevenue from IT consulting services increased by $5.3 million, or 3.3%, to $164.1 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $158.8 million in the prior year period. Revenue from IT consulting services accounted for 95.3% of total revenue, compared to 96.5% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher demand from overseas clients. Revenue from customized IT solution services increased by $3.1 million, or 113.9%, to $5.9 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $2.8 million in the prior year period. Revenue from customized IT solution services accounted for 3.5% of total revenue, compared to 1.7% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by our continued investment in cutting-edge technologies, which enabled projects involving AI, RPA, and CAKU, among others to begin generating revenue during the fiscal year. Revenue from academic education services decreased by $0.3 million, or 18.6%, to $1.7 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $2.0 million in the prior year period. Revenue from academic education services accounted for 1.0% of total revenue, compared to 1.2% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to the expiration and renewal of licenses for our core courses, which temporarily prevented us from enrolling students in the affected courses during certain months. Revenue from other services decreased by $0.4 million, or 40.6%, to $0.5 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $0.9 million in the prior year period. Revenue from other services accounted for 0.3% of total revenue, compared to 0.5% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to lower demand for other services, including software sales.Revenues by Operational AreasRevenue from banking area decreased by $4.6 million, or 7.1%, to $59.5 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $64.1 million in the prior year period. Revenue from banking area accounted for 34.6% and 39.0% of total revenues in the fiscal year 2026 and 2025, respectively. Revenue from wealth management area increased by $1.0 million, or 3.4%, to $30.3 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $29.3 million in the prior year period. Revenue from wealth management area accounted for 17.6% and 17.8% of total revenues in the fiscal year 2026 and 2025, respectively. Revenue from e-Commerce area decreased by $1.3 million, or 4.4%, to $28.5 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $29.8 million in the prior year period. Revenue from e-Commerce area accounted for 16.6% and 18.1% of total revenues in the fiscal year 2026 and 2025, respectively. Revenue from automotive area decreased by $4.1 million, or 19.8%, to $16.7 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $20.8 million in the prior year period. Revenue from automotive area accounted for 9.7% and 12.7% of total revenues in the fiscal year 2026 and 2025, respectively.Revenues by GeographyRevenue generated outside of mainland China increased by $20.2 million, or 47.5%, to $62.7 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $42.5 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by strong performance across our operations in the APAC region (excluding mainland China), which grew 45.2% year-over-year, reflecting the successful execution of the Company's global expansion strategy.Gross Profit Gross profit decreased by $5.6 million, or 15.5%, to $30.7 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $36.3 million in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to higher project delivery costs associated with customized IT solutions leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI and RPA, which were developed as benchmark initiatives for the Company.Operating ExpensesSelling and marketing expenses decreased by $1.0 million, or 19.4%, to $4.2 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $5.2 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total revenues, selling and marketing expenses decreased to 2.4% in the fiscal year 2026, compared to 3.1% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by streamlined client account management and adjustments to sales performance-based compensation in response to intensified market competition and evolving business conditions.Research and development expenses increased by $0.9 million, or 14.7%, to $6.7 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $5.8 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total revenues, research and development expenses increased to 3.9% in the fiscal year 2026, compared to 3.5% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher R&D investment in emerging technologies, positioning the Company to capture anticipated growth in demand for customized IT solutions.General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.3 million, or 3.9%, to $30.6 million in the fiscal year 2026, from $31.9 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 17.8% in the fiscal year 2026, compared to 19.4% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by prudent expense management and adjustments to management performance-based compensation in response to intensified market competition and shifting external conditions.Operating LossOperating loss was $11.5 million, compared to an operating loss of $5.4 million in the same period of the previous year. Operating margin was -6.7% in the fiscal year 2026, compared to -3.3% in the prior year period.Other Income and ExpensesTotal other expenses, net of other income was $0.7 million in the fiscal year 2026, compared to $0.3 million total other income, net of other expenses in the prior year period.Provision for Income TaxesProvision for income taxes was $0.2 million in the fiscal year 2026, compared to a provision for income taxes of $0.9 million in the same period of the previous year.Net Loss and Losses Per ShareNet loss was $12.9 million in the fiscal year 2026, compared to a net loss of $6.4 million in the prior year period.Non-GAAP net loss[1] was $9.5 million in the fiscal year 2026, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $3.8 million in the prior year period.Net loss attributable to CLPS Incorporation's shareholders was $13.2 million, or $0.45 basic and diluted losses per share in the fiscal year 2026, compared to net loss attributable to CLPS Incorporation's shareholders of $7.0 million, or $0.26 basic and diluted losses per share in the fiscal year 2025.Non-GAAP net loss attributable to CLPS Incorporation's shareholders[2] was $9.8 million, or $0.33 basic and diluted losses per share in the fiscal year 2026, compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to CLPS Incorporation's shareholders of $4.5 million, or $0.16 basic and diluted losses per share in the fiscal year 2025.Cash FlowAs of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $25.5 million, along with short term investments of $0.9 million.Net cash used in operating activities was $0.4 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Net cash used in investing activities was $1.2 million. Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $1.8 million. The effect of exchange rate change on cash was approximately positive $0.6 million. The Company believes that its current cash position and cash flow from operations are sufficient to meet its anticipated cash needs for at least the next 12 months.Financial OutlookUndeterred by the short-term challenges, we remain confident about our long-term business growth. For fiscal year 2027, the Company expects, considering our financial numbers could be affected by the floating exchange rate, and absent material acquisitions or non-recurring transactions, total sales growth in the range of approximately 5% to 10% compared to fiscal year 2026 financial results, and non-GAAP net income in the range of approximately $3.0 million to $4.0 million.This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views, which are subject to change and to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those facing the Company's business and operations as identified in its annual report on Form 20-F made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Exchange RateThe balance sheet amounts with the exception of equity as of June 30, 2026, were translated at 6.7851 RMB to 1.00 USD compared to 7.1636 RMB to 1.00 USD as of June 30, 2025. The equity accounts were stated at their historical rate. The average translation rates applied to the income statements accounts for the periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were 6.9940 RMB to 1.00 USD and 7.2143 RMB to 1.00 USD, respectively. The change in the value of the RMB relative to the U.S. dollar may affect our financial results reported in the U.S. dollar terms without giving effect to any underlying change in our business or results of operation.

CLPS Incorporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Half and Full Year of Fiscal 2026

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