Kelly Services (KELYA) – First Quarter Results


Monday, May 11, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Overview. First quarter revenue exceeded management expectations, and adjusted EBITDA was in line with the outlook, driven by sequential improvement in ETM and pockets of growth in SET. More than offsetting these items are continued lower demand in the other specialties within the SET segment, largely the technology specialty, and a decline in the Education segment driven by delayed contract decisions, elevated weather-related school closures, and declines in student enrollment in key markets. Nonetheless, we believe management is taking the right steps to position Kelly to capitalize on any upturn.

1Q26 Results. Net revenue for 1Q26 was $1.0 billion, down 10.7% y-o-y. Discrete impacts associated with the previously disclosed reduced demand for U.S. federal government contractors in the SET segment and from three large commercial customers in the ETM segment totaled approximately 7.4%, resulting in an underlying revenue decline of approximately 3.3%. Adjusted EBITDA was $15.8 million, or a margin of 1.5%, versus $34.9 million and 3.0%, respectively, a year ago. Adjusted EPS declined to $0.03 from $0.39.


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DLH Holdings (DLHC) – Post Call Commentary


Friday, May 08, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Alignment. We believe DLH’s differentiated suite of data science and AI/ML technology applications, outstanding capabilities, and workforce alignment aligns exceptionally well to position the Company for work within its three strategic pillars: science, research and development, digital transformation and cybersecurity, and systems engineering and integration.

Funding Cycle. The fiscal 2026 budget cycle is now complete, and the 2027 outlook is coming into focus. The 2027 cycle appears to be favorable to DLH. Clients across the Company’s markets have increased funding capacity and improved budget visibility, which should allow for a steadily improving procurement environment.


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Information Services Group (III) – A First Look at 1Q26 Results


Friday, May 08, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Overview. ISG delivered a strong first quarter, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA both at the top end of guidance. For the quarter, adjusted EBITDA margins expanded more than 100 basis points from the prior year. Revenue growth was driven primarily by Europe, up 25%, and recurring revenues, up 9%, as AI continues to be a tailwind for the Company.

1Q26 Results. ISG reported 1Q26 revenue of $61.2 million, up 2.7% y-o-y and above our $60.5 million estimate. Americas’ revenue of $39.8 million was down 3% y-o-y, Europe was up 25% to $17.3 million, and Asia Pacific was down 15% to $4.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 11.8% y-o-y to $8.27 million, while the margin expanded to 13.5% from 12.4%. We were at $7.55 million and 12.5%. ISG reported net income of $2.7 million, up 83% y-o-y, and EPS of $0.05. Adjusted EPS was $0.09, up 17%. We were at $0.04 and $0.07, respectively.


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Release – Kelly Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings

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May 7, 2026

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TROY, Mich., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced results for the first quarter of 2026.

  • Q1 revenue of $1.0 billion, reflects notable improvement in the year-over-year performance versus the prior quarter driven by strength in the ETM segment, down 10.7% year-over-year; underlying revenue excluding previously disclosed discrete items down approximately 3.3% year-over-year, which improved 60 basis points versus the prior quarter
  • Q1 adjusted SG&A decline of 10.3% reflects the third straight quarter of year-over-year reduction of approximately 10% or more and continued momentum on structural and demand-driven expense optimization initiatives
  • Q1 operating loss of $5.1 million$4.1 million of operating earnings on an adjusted basis
  • Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $15.8 million and adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5% reflects a 20 basis point improvement in the year-over-year decline relative to the prior quarter
  • Company affirms expectation of improved year-over-year performance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin each successive quarter in 2026, and return to organic revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in the second half of 2026

Chris Layden, chief executive officer, said, “In the first quarter, Kelly’s disciplined execution against our growth and efficiency priorities continued to stabilize the business. Revenue exceeded our expectations and adjusted EBITDA was in line with our outlook, driven by sequential improvement in ETM and pockets of growth in SET. With our technology modernization and go-to-market initiatives on track and our pipeline continuing to gain momentum, we remain confident in our ability to deliver revenue growth and margin expansion in the second half of the year.”

Financial Results for the thirteen-week period ended March 29, 2026:

Revenue of $1.0 billion, a 10.7% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025. Discrete impacts associated with the previously disclosed reduced demand for U.S. federal government contractors in the SET segment and from three large commercial customers in the ETM segment totaled approximately 7.4%, resulting in an underlying revenue decline of approximately 3.3%. Favorable performance areas within underlying revenue include improved demand in the ETM segment, including growth in each of the talent solutions specialties, and within the SET segment growth in the Telecom specialty and improved sequential performance in the Science and Engineering specialties. More than offsetting these items are continued lower demand in the other specialties within the SET segment, largely the technology specialty, and a decline in the Education segment driven by delayed contract decisions, elevated weather-related school closures and declines in student enrollment in key markets.

Operating loss of $5.1 million, compared to earnings of $10.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings1 were $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 and $22.1 million in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $15.8 million, a decrease of 54.7% versus the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5%, a decrease of 150 basis points (“bps”) driven primarily by near-term margin pressure in ETM, Education, and SET reflecting lower gross margins and timing of revenue trends, partially offset by volume-related and structural expense management actions including benefits from our acquisition integration and technology modernization efforts.

Income tax benefit of $0.8 million, compared to income tax expense of $1.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, income tax expense of $1.5 million, compared to income tax expense of $4.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Loss per share was $0.17 compared to earnings per share of $0.16 in the first quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, earnings per share were $0.03 in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $0.39 per share in the corresponding quarter of 2025.

Adjusted measures represent non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely related GAAP measure included in this document.

Financial Outlook For Fiscal 2026:

The Company’s 2026 financial outlook remains unchanged from the initial view previously disclosed, assumes no material change in the macroeconomic or industry dynamics relative to current trends, and is as follows:

  • Second Quarter of 2026 – Expect year-over-year improvement relative to first quarter, with overall revenue decline of 7% to 9%, which includes at least 100 bps of improvement on an underlying basis excluding discrete customer impacts​. Adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 2.5%, representing approximately 100 bps improvement relative to first quarter and significant reduction in year-over-year decline relative to the past two quarters.
  • Second Half of the Year – Assuming no new material impacts, expect relative improvement in year-over-year performance each successive quarter for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin resulting in modest year-over-year revenue growth and measurable adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in the second half of the year.

Quarterly Cash Dividend:

Kelly also reported that on May 5, its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2026.

In conjunction with its earnings release, Kelly has published a financial presentation and will host a live webcast of a conference call at 9 a.m. ET on May 7 to review the financial and operation results from the quarter. The presentation and a link to the live webcast will be accessible through the Company’s public website on the Investor Relations page under Events & Presentations. The webcast will be recorded, and a replay will be available within one hour of completion of the event through the same link as the live webcast.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Kelly’s financial expectations, are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in this release include, but are not limited to, (i) changing market and economic conditions, (ii) disruption in the labor market and weakened demand for human capital resulting from technological advances, competitive pressures and pricing, loss of large corporate customers and government contractor requirements, (iii) the impact of laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), (iv) unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability and medical benefit plans, (v) litigation and other legal liabilities (including tax liabilities) in excess of our estimates, (vi) our ability to achieve our business’s anticipated growth strategies, (vii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition, (viii) damage to our brands, (ix) dependence on third parties for the execution of critical functions, (x) conducting business in foreign countries, including foreign currency fluctuations, (xi) availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, (xii) cyberattacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, and (xiii) other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Kelly®

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect approximately 375,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services and solutions ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2025 was $4.3 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

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DLH Holdings (DLHC) – First Look Fiscal 2Q26


Thursday, May 07, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Overview. Fiscal 2026 is a transition year for DLH. The previously disclosed conversion of legacy contracts to small businesses continues to impact y-o-y results, but the transition of these contracts is expected to be complete in the Company’s third quarter. In response, management proactively right-sized the cost structure to align with the current base business, protecting margins.  

2Q26 Results. Revenue of $59.3 million was slightly above our $58 million projection, but down 33.5% y-o-y. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $5.33 million, or a 9.0% margin, compared to $9.38 million, or a 10.5% margin in 2Q25. We were at $4.95 million. DLH reported a net loss of $2.5 million, or $0.17/sh, in the quarter, compared to EPS of $878,000, or $0.06/sh, last year. We had projected a net loss of $2.25 million, or $0.16/sh.


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Release – ISG to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell

May 4, 2026

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, will ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York’s Times Square tomorrow to mark the 20th anniversary of the firm’s founding in 2006.

ISG shares were first listed on Nasdaq on February 1, 2008, under the ticker symbol III.

“From our founding in 2006, with no revenues and no payroll, we have grown to become a market-leading, AI-centered technology research and advisory firm,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO of ISG, who will ring the closing bell. “We now have 1,500 professionals in 20 countries helping more than 900 blue-chip clients embrace one of the most significant technology shifts in decades – leveraging AI for operational excellence and faster growth.”

As an independent advisor to leading global enterprises, ISG influences more than $200 billion of client technology spend each year. In 2025, ISG generated nearly $250 million in revenue and saw its share price rise 78 percent, earning the firm a spot among the top 8 percent of Nasdaq-listed technology companies under $1 billion in market cap.

“ISG is always pivoting to the next,” Connors said. “Over the years, we have expanded our capabilities through a series of acquisitions—15 in all—while growing our business organically through continuous innovation and service excellence.”

Joining in the ceremony are 60 ISG colleagues, including 22 employees with more than 20 years of service, along with family members and honored guests.

“I want to thank everyone who has been a part of our growth,” he said. “Our first 20 years have been an extraordinary journey, and the future is even more exciting. We remain committed to helping clients achieve meaningful business success and to creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

The Nasdaq closing bell ceremony will be webcast live tomorrow starting at 3:45 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time, on the Nasdaq site, Facebook Live and X.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data and research, in-depth knowledge and governance of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,500 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

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Kelly Services (KELYA) – Some Green Shoots?


Friday, April 24, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Some Positives? The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book data is showing temp staffing jobs have been rising for the past six months after falling sharply over the prior four years. Historically, this is often a leading indicator that broader hiring is coming. However, the Iran conflict, AI impacts, and a still uncertain economy appear to be moderating hiring trends.

A Split Market. While layoffs and unemployment remain relatively low, hiring has fallen to levels last seen during the early pandemic. This has resulted in an unprecedented split: a stable job market for people who have jobs and recession-like for those trying to find one. Increased confidence in the economy should result in a hiring surge, in our view, with resulting benefits to staffing companies.


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Release – Kelly Announces First-Quarter 2026 Conference Call

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April 23, 2026

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TROY, Mich., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly, a leading global specialty talent solutions provider, will release its first-quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, May 7, 2026. In conjunction with its earnings release, Kelly will publish a financial presentation and host a live webcast of a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. ET on May 7 to review the results from the quarter and answer questions.

The presentation and a link to the live webcast will be accessible through the Company’s public website on the Investor Relations page under Events & Presentations. The webcast will be recorded, and a replay will be available within one hour of completion of the event through the same link as the live webcast.

About Kelly

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect approximately 375,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services and solutions ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2025 was $4.3 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

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Resources Connection (RGP) – 3Q26 Results In-Line, But End Markets Remain Challenging


Friday, April 10, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Overview. For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, Resources Connection produced results that were aligned with management’s previous guidance for revenue and gross margin, while run-rate SG&A expenses were better than the outlook. During the quarter, management continued to strengthen leadership, meaningfully reduced the cost structure, took steps to simplify the business portfolio, and began reinvesting selectively to support future growth.

3Q26 Results. Revenue in 3Q26 was $107.9 million compared to $129.4 million in 3Q25. We were at $108 million. On a same-day constant currency basis, revenue decreased by $25.4 million, or 19.6%. Billable hours decreased 16.3% year-over-year, and the Company average bill rate for 3Q26 decreased 1.0% year-over-year, or 2.1% on a constant currency basis. RGP reported a GAAP net loss of $9.5 million, or a loss of $0.28/sh. Adjusted net loss was $0.09/sh. We were at a loss of $0.31/sh and $0.08/sh, respectively.


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Release – RGP Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2026

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DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 8, 2026–
Resources Connection, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGP) (the “Company”), a professional services firm, today announced its financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended February 28, 2026.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights Compared to Prior Year Quarter:

  • Revenue of $107.9 million compared to $129.4 million
  • Gross margin improved to 35.7% compared to 35.1%
  • Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses improved to $45.8 million compared to $51.2 million
  • Adjusted SG&A expenses, a non-GAAP measure, improved to $39.4 million compared to $43.7 million
  • Net loss improved to $9.5 million (net loss margin of 8.8%) compared to net loss of $44.1 million (net loss margin of 34.0%)
  • GAAP diluted loss per common share improved to $0.28 compared to $1.34
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, of $(1.4) million (Adjusted EBITDA margin of (1.3)%) compared to $1.7 million (Adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.3%)

Management Commentary

“Third quarter results were aligned with our previously provided outlook for revenue and gross margin, and our run rate SG&A expense was better than the outlook,” said Roger Carlile, Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to focus on our four priorities of aligning our cost structure with our current revenue levels, refocusing our On-Demand Talent segment offerings, scaling our Consulting segment, and streamlining how we operate. In the third quarter, we made focused investments in our On-Demand Talent and Consulting segments, which we expect to drive revenue growth as they mature through an anticipated ramp-up period. Additionally, we announced today that we have entered into an agreement to sell our Sitrick crisis communications business as part of the streamlining of our business portfolio to focus on the clients and services where we have a competitive right to win. We are confident that our continued focus on these priorities and related activities will deliver improved future financial results.”

Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was $107.9 million compared to $129.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. On a same-day constant currency basis, revenue decreased by $25.4 million, or 19.6%. Billable hours decreased 16.3% year-over-year and the Company average bill rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased 1.0% year over year, or 2.1% on a constant currency basis. The Company average bill rate reflects a continued shift in the geographic revenue mix towards regions with lower bill rates, whereas the average bill rate in the U.S. improved by 2.8% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025.

Gross margin in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 improved to 35.7% compared to 35.1% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to a moderate improvement in pay bill ratio, lower holiday pay as a result of less holidays compared to the prior year quarter and lower healthcare costs under the Company’s self-insured medical program.

GAAP SG&A expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 improved to $45.8 million, or 42.5% of revenue, compared to $51.2 million, or 39.5% of revenue, for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The $5.3 million improvement in SG&A expenses year-over-year was primarily driven by a $1.9 million decrease in employee compensation and benefits costs following the reductions in force in fiscal 2025 and most recently the reductions in force in January 2026 and October 2025 in connection with the Company’s restructuring and transformation initiatives, a $1.6 million decrease in technology transformation costs, primarily associated with the completion of the Company’s North America technology implementation during fiscal 2025, a $0.9 million decrease in stock-based compensation, a $1.4 million decrease in consulting services and professional services fees, and a $1.6 million decrease related to other general and administrative costs due to our efforts to achieve an improved cost structure. These improvements were partially offset by a $1.5 million increase in restructuring costs primarily related to a non-cash impairment charge on a right-of-use asset in connection with the exit and sublease of certain office space, and a $1.0 million increase related to bad debt expense.

Income tax expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was $0.7 million, or an effective tax rate of 7.9%, compared to an income tax benefit of $5.6 million, or an effective tax rate of 11.3%, for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The income tax expense in the quarter ended February 28, 2026 was primarily attributable to income tax expense from profitable foreign jurisdictions, while losses in certain domestic and foreign jurisdictions did not result in a tax benefit due to the existence of valuation allowances.

Net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was $9.5 million (net loss margin of 8.8%), compared to net loss of $44.1 million (net loss margin of 34.0%) in the prior year quarter. Both fiscal quarters contained a number of non-run-rate items, including restructuring expenses in the third quarters of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025 and a goodwill impairment charge and technology transformation costs in the third quarter of 2025. Excluding all non-run-rate items, Adjusted EBITDA was $(1.4) million (margin of (1.3)%) in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $1.7 million (margin of 1.3%) in the prior year quarter.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Segment Revenue Results

On-Demand Talent –Revenue in the On-Demand Talent segment was $40.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $47.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. On a same day constant currency basis, revenue decreased 16.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in billable hours of 17.1%, partially offset by an increase in the average bill rate of 4.5% (or 4.0% on a constant currency basis). The Company continued to experience reduced demand in traditional finance roles as clients increasingly adopt AI and automation. The Company remains focused on evolving the on-demand talent base and skillset to align with changing market demand. The improvement in average bill rate was the result of the Company’s continued focus on pricing discipline.

Consulting – Revenue in the Consulting segment was $36.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $52.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. On a same day constant currency basis, revenue decreased 32.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 due to a 31.5% decrease in billable hours, partially offset by a 2.3% (or 1.6% on a constant currency basis) increase in the average bill rate. The decline in billable hours reflected slower pipeline conversion, while average bill rates continue to increase due to pricing discipline.

Europe & Asia Pacific – Revenue in the Europe & Asia Pacific segment was $18.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $18.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. On a same day constant currency basis, revenue declined 5.8%. The decrease was primarily due to a 3.6% decrease in billable hours as a result of delayed project starts, and a 3.9% decrease in the average bill rate on a constant currency basis due to a mix shift to lower cost markets in the Asia Pacific region.

Outsourced Services – Revenue in the Outsourced Services segment was $9.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $9.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. On a same-day constant currency basis, revenue decreased 1.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.Billable hours increased 2.3% and the average bill rate declined 1.3%.

All Other – Revenue in the All Other segment was $2.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $1.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. On a same-day constant currency basis, revenue increased 34.7%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in billable hours of 51.1% partially offset by a 9.9% decrease in average bill rate.

Cash Position and Capital Allocation

As of February 28, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $82.8 million and the Company had up to $49.3 million of remaining capacity under its credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. entered into on July 2, 2025.

The Company used $0.7 million in cash from operations during the nine months ended February 28, 2026 compared to cash provided by operations of $2.1 million during the nine months ended February 22, 2025.

The Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share on December 12, 2025, or $2.3 million in the aggregate, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2025. The Company’s Board of Directors had previously approved stock repurchase programs that authorized the Company’s senior executives to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock up to an aggregate dollar limit (the “Stock Repurchase Programs”). No shares of the Company’s common stock were purchased under the Stock Repurchase Programs during the three and nine months ended February 28, 2026. As of February 28, 2026, approximately $79.2 million remained available for future repurchases of the Company’s common stock under the Stock Repurchase Programs.

Conference Call Information

RGP will hold a conference call for analysts and investors at 5:00 p.m., ET, today, April 8, 2026. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Events section of the Company’s Investor Relations website. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (registration link) and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time by visiting the Company’s Investor Relations website.

About RGP

RGP (Nasdaq: RGP) has been redefining professional services for over 30 years by closing the gap between advice and execution. RGP combines the flexibility of on-demand talent, the rigor of consulting, and the accountability of managed services for faster impact, smarter investment, and lower risk. The firm partners with CFOs and other C-suite leaders across finance, digital transformation, data, and cloud—connecting advisory to execution at global scale.

Based in Dallas, Texas, with offices worldwide, RGP annually engages with over 1,500 clients around the world from approximately 40 physical practice offices and multiple virtual offices. As of January 2026, RGP is proud to have served 90% percent of the Fortune 100 and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026 Best Companies to Work For) and Forbes (America’s Best Midsize Employers 2026, America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025, World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025).

Resources Connection, Inc. (RGP) is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the exchange’s highest tier by listing standards. To learn more about RGP, visit: http://www.rgp.com.

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Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: risks related to an economic downturn or deterioration of general macroeconomic conditions, potential adverse effects to our and our clients’ liquidity and financial performances from bank failures or other events affecting financial institutions, the highly competitive nature of the market for professional services, risks related to the loss of a significant number of our consultants, or an inability to attract and retain new consultants, the possible impact on our business from the loss of the services of one or more key members of our senior management or key sales professionals, risks related to potential significant increases in wages or payroll-related costs, our ability to secure new projects from clients, our ability to achieve or maintain a suitable pay/bill ratio, our ability to compete effectively in the competitive bidding process, risks related to unfavorable provisions in our contracts which may permit our clients to, among other things, terminate the contracts partially or completely at any time prior to completion, our ability to realize the level of benefit that we expect from our restructuring initiatives, risks that our recent digital expansion and technology transformation efforts may not be successful, our ability to use artificial intelligence and machine learning in our business, our ability to build an efficient support structure as our business continues to grow and transform, our ability to grow our business, manage our growth or sustain our current business, our ability to serve clients internationally, additional operational challenges from our international activities possible disruption of our business from our past and future acquisitions, the possibility that our recent rebranding efforts may not be successful, our potential inability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, risks that our computer hardware and software and telecommunications systems are damaged, breached or interrupted, risks related to the failure to comply with data privacy laws and regulations and the adverse effect it may have on our reputation, results of operations or financial condition, our ability to comply with governmental, regulatory and legal requirements and company policies, the possible legal liability for damages resulting from the performance of projects by our consultants or for our clients’ mistreatment of our personnel, risks arising from changes in applicable tax laws or adverse results in tax audits or interpretations, the possible adverse effect on our business model from the reclassification of our independent contractors by foreign tax and regulatory authorities, the possible difficulty for a third party to acquire us and resulting depression of our stock price, the operating and financial restrictions from our credit facility, risks related to the variable rate of interest in our credit facility, the possible impact of activist shareholders, the possibility that we are unable to or elect not to pay our quarterly dividend payment, and other factors and uncertainties as are identified in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2025, which was filed on July 28, 2025 and our other public filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (File No. 0-32113). Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business or operating results. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless required by law to do so.

QuoteMedia Inc. (QMCI) – Entering a Multi-Year Growth Phase


Thursday, April 09, 2026

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Q4 exceeds revenue expectations. QuoteMedia reported Q4 revenue of $5.35M (+14% y/y) and FY2025 revenue of $20.3M (+8% y/y), reflecting solid top-line momentum, while profitability declined with Adjusted EBITDA of $1.0M (vs. $1.8M prior year) and a net loss of $2.3M, driven by investment and accounting treatment of development costs.

Revenue Drivers & Earnings Dynamics. Growth was led by Corporate Quotestream (enterprise), benefiting from larger contracts, higher ARPC, and cross-selling of data and SaaS solutions, while earnings were pressured by higher expensing of development costs (vs. capitalization), which impacted reported profitability but not cash flow.


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QuoteMedia Inc. (QMCI) – Revenue Momentum Picks Up


Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Exceeds Q4 revenue expectations. QuoteMedia reported Q4 revenue of $5.35M (+14% y/y) and FY2025 revenue of $20.3M (+8% y/y), reflecting solid top-line momentum. Profitability declined in the full year 2025, with Adjusted EBITDA of $1.0M (vs. $1.8M prior year) and a net loss of $2.3 million, driven by investment and accounting treatment of development costs.

Key growth drivers. Revenue growth was led by Corporate Quotestream (enterprise), benefiting from larger contracts, higher ARPC, and cross-selling of data and SaaS solutions. Interactive Content revenue increased a strong 18.3%, better than our 8% growth estimate. Earnings were pressured by higher expensing of development costs (vs. capitalization), which impacted reported profitability.


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Summit Midstream Corp (SMC) – Private Placement Financing Strengthens Balance Sheet and Enhances Financial Flexibility


Thursday, April 02, 2026

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Private placement financing. Summit Midstream announced a private placement of 1,351,351 shares of its common stock with an affiliate of Tailwater Capital LLC at a price of $31.08 per share to raise $42.0 million. Summit intends to use the net proceeds to reduce borrowings under the company’s asset-based lending credit facility and to fund organic growth capital projects. Following the transaction, Tailwater and its affiliated entities are expected to own ~39% of Summit’s outstanding equity.

Updating estimates and valuation. Following the financing, Summit will have 13.8 million common shares, along with 6.5 million Class B shares outstanding for a total of 20.3 million shares. We have made no changes to our revenue or EBITDA estimates, although the higher share count has a minor impact on per share estimates and lowers our valuation per share to $46.00 from $48.50.


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