Full-year revenue rises 12.5% to a record $74.4 million as operating income nearly doubles YoY and cash reaches $27.1 million; Company introduces fiscal 2027 guidance.

ENCINO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NETSOL Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK), a provider of AI-enabled solutions and services powering OEMs, dealerships and financial institutions to sell, finance and lease assets, reported its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 and full year ended June 30, 2026.

   -- Full-year revenue increased 12.5% to a record $74.4 million, exceeding 
      guidance of $73 million; subscription and support revenue increased 8.7% 
      to $35.8 million. 
 
   -- Full-year gross margin increased 330 basis points to 52.6%; operating 
      income nearly doubled to $6.9 million, with operating margin up 400 basis 
      points to 9.3%. 
 
   -- Full-year GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL was $2.95 million, or 
      $0.25 per diluted share; consolidated net income increased 22.4% to $5.6 
      million. 
 
   -- Full-year adjusted EBITDA increased 68.8% to $9.15 million on a 
      consolidated basis and 61.0% to $6.01 million attributable to NETSOL 
      shareholders. 
 
   -- Full-year operating cash flow increased to $13.9 million from $0.4 
      million; year-end cash increased 56.3% to $27.1 million. 
 
   -- Fourth-quarter revenue increased 12.5% to a record $20.7 million; 
      subscription and support revenue increased 9.0% and services revenue 
      increased 21.3%; gross margin expanded to 63.6% from 56.2%; operating 
      income increased 40.2% to $4.5 million. 
 
   -- Fiscal 2027 guidance: revenue growth of 13% to 16%; gross margin of 
      approximately 50% or better; and consolidated adjusted EBITDA growth of 
      15% to 25%. 

Fourth quarter fiscal 2026 financial results

Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 were $20.7 million, a quarterly record, compared with $18.4 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 12.5%. Total net revenues were $19.9 million on a constant currency basis.

Total subscription (SaaS and Cloud) and support revenues for the fourth quarter were $8.9 million, an increase of 9.0%, compared with $8.2 million in the prior-year period. Total subscription and support revenues on a constant currency basis were $8.2 million.

Services revenues for the fourth quarter were $11.7 million, an increase of 21.3%, compared with $9.7 million in the prior-year period. Services revenues on a constant currency basis were $11.6 million.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter was $13.2 million or 63.6% of net revenues, an increase of 27.3%, compared with $10.3 million or 56.2% of net revenues in the prior-year period. Gross profit for the fourth quarter was $12.5 million or 63.0% of net revenues as measured on a constant currency basis.

Income from operations for the fourth quarter was $4.5 million, an increase of 40.2%, compared with $3.2 million in the prior-year period, representing an operating margin of 21.6% compared with 17.4%. Income from operations for the fourth quarter was $4.1 million on a constant currency basis.

GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL was $3.8 million or $0.32 per diluted share, an increase of 45.9%, compared with $2.6 million or $0.22 per diluted share in the prior-year period.

Non-GAAP EBITDA was $4.7 million, compared with $4.7 million in the prior-year period (see note regarding "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures," below).

Full fiscal year ended June 30, 2026 financial results

Total net revenues for the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, were $74.4 million, an increase of 12.5%, compared with $66.1 million in the prior year. Total net revenues were $73.4 million on a constant currency basis.

Total subscription (SaaS and Cloud) and support revenues for the full fiscal year were $35.8 million, an increase of 8.7%, compared with $32.9 million in the prior year, and represented approximately 48% of total net revenues. Total subscription and support revenues on a constant currency basis were $35.3 million.

Total services revenues were $33.6 million compared with $32.6 million in the prior year, representing a 3.3% increase, as the Company progressed major implementations. Total services revenues on a constant currency basis were $33.2 million.

Total license fees were $5.0 million compared with $0.6 million in the prior year, and included approximately $4.7 million associated with the renewal and amendment of an existing Transcend customer agreement. Total license fees on a constant currency basis were $4.9 million.

Gross profit for the full fiscal year was $39.1 million or 52.6% of net revenues, an increase of 20.2%, compared with $32.6 million or 49.3% of net revenues in the prior year. Gross profit was $38.2 million or 52.1% of net revenues as measured on a constant currency basis.

Income from operations for the full fiscal year was $6.9 million, an increase of 98.4%, compared with $3.5 million in the prior year, representing an operating margin of 9.3% compared with 5.3%. Income from operations was $6.4 million on a constant currency basis.

GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL for the full fiscal year totaled $2.95 million or $0.25 per diluted share, compared with $2.9 million or $0.25 per diluted share in the prior year. Fiscal 2025 included a $1.30 million gain on foreign currency exchange transactions and $1.87 million of interest income, while fiscal 2026 included a $0.39 million foreign currency exchange loss and $1.07 million of interest income; net income attributable to non-controlling interests increased to $2.65 million from $1.65 million. Consolidated net income increased 22.4% to $5.6 million. On a constant currency basis, GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL totaled $2.4 million or $0.21 per diluted share.

Non-GAAP EBITDA for the full fiscal year was $8.0 million, an increase of 22.8%, compared with $6.5 million in the prior year. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $9.15 million, an increase of 68.8%, compared with $5.42 million, and adjusted EBITDA attributable to NETSOL was $6.01 million, an increase of 61.0%, compared with $3.73 million in the prior year (see note regarding "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures," below and Schedule 4).

Remaining performance obligations were $49.1 million at June 30, 2026, of which approximately $22.5 million is expected to be recognized as revenue within the next 12 months.

Cash flow and balance sheet

Net cash provided by operating activities for the full fiscal year was $13.9 million, compared with $0.4 million in the prior year. The increase included approximately $6.5 million contributed by contract liabilities reflecting advance billings. The Company invested $2.0 million in property and equipment and $2.7 million in capitalized software development during the year.

Cash and cash equivalents were $27.1 million at June 30, 2026, an increase of 56.3%, compared with $17.4 million at June 30, 2025. Working capital was $29.2 million at June 30, 2026. NETSOL stockholders' equity was $41.6 million or $3.50 per share at June 30, 2026. Total debt and finance lease obligations were $8.4 million, with $0.21 million in long-term maturities.

Management commentary

Najeeb Ghauri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NETSOL Technologies, Inc., commented:

"Fiscal 2026 marked a clear step forward for NETSOL. We delivered record annual revenue, expanded margins and finished the year with strong operational momentum. The rebound from our first quarter demonstrates the capability and resilience of our teams, while the continued growth of subscription and support revenue reinforces the value of our long-term customer relationships."

"We enter fiscal 2027 with real momentum, with product offerings that are doing more for our customers than at any point in our history, and with the visibility to introduce full-year guidance alongside our fourth quarter results. Our focus is on making growth more predictable and on translating consolidated performance more effectively into value for NETSOL shareholders. We will do that through the Transcend platform and practical AI across our products and operations, through selective partnerships and acquisitions where we see a clear strategic and financial return, and by evaluating structural options that may reduce the economic impact of minority interests over time."

Asad Ghauri, Global Head of Sales and Group Managing Director of Europe at NETSOL Technologies, Inc., commented:

"Customer engagement remained strong across our established markets during the year, with growing demand for modern cloud platforms, AI-enabled finance solutions and digital retail. We expanded relationships for Transcend Finance with a number of existing customers, including a tier-one global auto captive, a long-standing customer and strategic partner of three decades, with whom we signed a $50 million contract extension; a tier-one U.S.-based auto captive that went live in China; Toyota Leasing Thailand, which upgraded its platform; a tier-one multinational bank in the United Kingdom that renewed its agreement; and most recently, BMO Equipment Finance in the United States, which moved from its legacy platform to Transcend Finance."

"We progressed major implementations and developed new opportunities across automotive finance, equipment finance and digital retail on the Transcend platform. Our commercial priorities are disciplined conversion of a qualified pipeline, expansion within our installed base and partnerships that extend our reach without compromising execution quality."

Sardar Abubakr, Chief Financial Officer of NETSOL Technologies, Inc., commented: