Exhibit 99.1

 

NETSOL Technologies reports record quarterly revenue and 13% year-over-year growth in Q3 fiscal 2026

 

ENCINO, Calif., May 14, 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 third quarter of fiscal 2026 and nine months ended March 31, 2026.

 

Total net revenues up 13.0% year-over-year to $19.8 million, the highest quarterly revenue in company history
   
Recurring subscription and support revenues up 11.7% year-over-year to $8.8 million
   
Annualized recurring revenue forecasted up 7% year-over-year to $35 million
   
Gross margin expanded to 55.6% from 49.8% in the prior-year period
   
Non-GAAP EBITDA grew by 48.2% year-over-year to $3.4 million, for a 17.2% EBITDA margin compared with 13.1% in the prior-year period
   
Reaffirmed fiscal 2026 full-year revenue guidance of $73 million

 

Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

 

Total net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were $19.8 million, a record for the company, compared with $17.5 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 13.0%.

 

Recurring subscription and support revenues for the third quarter were $8.8 million, an increase of 11.7%, compared with $7.9 million in the prior-year period.

 

License fees for the third quarter were $4.7 million, compared with $1,198 in the prior-year period. The increase reflected higher license fees associated with the recognition of a one-time license investment from a four-year, $50 million contract extension with one of NETSOL’s longest-tenured tier-one global auto captive customers.

 

Services revenues for the third quarter were $6.3 million, compared with $9.7 million in the prior-year period, primarily reflecting the timing and composition of current implementation projects, as well as a one-time approximately $2.4 million pickup in the prior-year period associated with a customer contract amendment.

 

Gross profit for the third quarter was $11.0 million or 55.6% of net revenues, compared with $8.7 million or 49.8% of net revenues, in the prior-year period.

 

GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL was $1.3 million or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with $1.4 million or $0.12 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

 

Non-GAAP EBITDA was $3.4 million, compared with $2.3 million in the prior-year period (see note regarding “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” below).

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2026 Financial Results

 

Total net revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2026 were $53.7 million, compared with $47.7 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 12.5%.

 

Recurring subscription and support revenues for the nine months were $26.9 million, an increase of 8.6%, compared with $24.7 million in the prior-year period.

 

Annualized recurring revenue is forecasted to increase 7% to approximately $35 million in the third quarter, compared with approximately $32.9 million in the prior-year period.

 

License fees for the nine months were $4.9 million, compared with $75,000 in the prior-year period.

 

Services revenues for the nine months were $21.9 million, compared with $22.9 million in the prior-year period.

 

Gross profit for the nine months was $26.0 million or 48.4% of net revenues, compared with $22.2 million or 46.6% of net revenues, in the prior-year period.

 

GAAP net loss attributable to NETSOL was $0.8 million or $(0.07) per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $0.3 million or $0.03 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

 

Non-GAAP EBITDA was $3.5 million, compared with $1.9 million in the prior-year period (see note regarding “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” below).

 

Balance Sheet

 

Cash and cash equivalents were $14.7 million at March 31, 2026, compared with $17.4 million at June 30, 2025. The change reflects the working capital impact of the four-year, $50 million contract renewal, including the timing of collection of the related annual maintenance fee invoice issued in January 2026.

 

Working capital was $25.3 million at March 31, 2026. NETSOL stockholders’ equity was $37.2 million or $3.14 per share at March 31, 2026.

 

Management Commentary

 

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

 

“Our third quarter was a record quarter for NETSOL, with $19.8 million in total net revenues, the highest quarterly revenue in our company’s history. The performance reflects the depth of our largest customer relationships, the continued momentum we are seeing across our unified, AI-enabled Transcend Platform and the long-term value we are creating as we extend our reach across asset finance and digital retail.”

“The recognition of the one-time license investment associated with our four-year, $50 million contract extension with a tier-one customer of over 30 years is a tangible demonstration of the strategic importance of our long-tenured partnerships.”

 

“Demand for Transcend Retail, our digital retail solution for dealerships and OEMs, continues to build, and the product is becoming a meaningful contributor to our recurring revenue. In fiscal 2026, we have added new dealer group customers and we are encouraged by the breadth and quality of our pipeline.”

 

“On AI, we continue to embed capabilities directly into the workflows our customers run inside the Transcend Platform. Our AI-enabled credit decisioning module within Transcend Finance is available to customers running originations on Transcend Finance, where it uses AI reasoning and agentic workflows to accelerate the pace of credit decisions, with consistency and human oversight built in. This is the model for how we will continue to integrate AI inside our products to enhance existing customer workflows, tied to measurable customer outcomes.”

 

 

 

 

“Looking ahead, we are reaffirming our full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $73 million. We remain focused on extending the depth of our largest customer relationships, continuing to expand the Transcend Platform with embedded AI capabilities and accelerating the growth of Transcend Retail in the U.S. dealer market.”

 

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

 

“Our third quarter results reflect continued profitable growth on a record $19.8 million in total net revenues. Recurring subscription and support revenue grew 11.7%, gross margin expanded to 55.6% and Non-GAAP EBITDA was $3.4 million, a 17.2% increase from the prior-year period.”

 

“For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, total net revenues grew 12.5% to $53.7 million and Non-GAAP EBITDA increased to $3.5 million from $1.9 million in the prior-year period. Our balance sheet reflects the timing of invoicing for the renewal of our largest customer contract, with accounts receivable up to reflect the annual maintenance fee that was invoiced in January. These receivable balances have since converted to cash in the normal course of business.”

 

“With continued growth in recurring revenue, expanding gross margins and multi-year customer contracts, we remain focused on strengthening the durability and quality of our revenue base while supporting long-term shareholder value creation.”

 

Conference Call

 

NETSOL Technologies management will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 am Eastern Time (6:00 am Pacific Time) to discuss its results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2026. A question-and-answer session will follow management’s prepared remarks.

 

Participant listening: 1-877-407-0789 or 1-201-689-8562

 

A live webcast of the conference call will be available here. Information about the webcast will also be available on the Investor Relations section of NETSOL’s website at www.netsoltech.com.

 

Telephone Replay

 

Telephone replays will be made available approximately 3 hours after conference end time.

 

Replay dial-in: 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671

 

Replay expiration: Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET

 

Access ID: 13760296

 

About NETSOL Technologies

 

NETSOL Technologies delivers state-of-the-art solutions for the asset finance and leasing industry, serving automotive and equipment OEMs, auto captives and financial institutions across over 30 countries. Since its inception in 1996, NETSOL has been at the cutting edge of technology, pioneering innovations with its asset finance solutions, and today leverages advanced AI and cloud services to meet the complex needs of the global market. Renowned for its deep industry expertise, customer-centric approach and commitment to excellence, NETSOL fosters strong partnerships with its clients, ensuring their success in an ever-evolving landscape. With a rich history of innovation, ethical business practices and a focus on sustainability, NETSOL is dedicated to empowering businesses worldwide, securing its position as the trusted partner for leading firms around the globe.

 

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the company’s products and services, expectations for future operations, and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terminology such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “targets,” and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the timing of customer go-lives and contract renewals, the rate of adoption of AI-enabled product capabilities, foreign currency volatility, and other factors discussed in NETSOL’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. NETSOL undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release includes references to Non-GAAP EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of Non-GAAP EBITDA to net income attributable to NETSOL, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, together with an explanation of how management uses these measures, is provided in Schedule 4 of the financial tables that follow.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

 

Investor Relations

 

(818) 222-9195

 

investors@netsoltech.com

 

 

 

 

NETSOL Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

Schedule 1: Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   As of   As of 
  March 31, 2026   June 30, 2025 
ASSETS        
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $14,744,392   $17,357,944 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $92,025 and $355,464   16,646,299    7,527,572 
Revenues in excess of billings, net of allowance of $256,812 and $34,496   18,163,507    18,230,619 
Other current assets   2,767,578    3,203,468 
Total current assets   52,321,776    46,319,603 
Revenues in excess of billings, net - long term   2,824,298    903,766 
Property and equipment, net   5,558,409    5,073,372 
Right of use assets - operating leases   869,191    809,513 
Other assets   7,189    32,331 
Intangible assets, net   1,039,989    - 
Goodwill   9,302,524    9,302,524 
Total assets  $71,923,376   $62,441,109 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $8,132,384   $8,010,844 
Current portion of loans and obligations under finance leases   8,241,584    8,240,061 
Current portion of operating lease obligations   479,751    433,242 
Unearned revenue   10,184,195    3,029,850 
Total current liabilities   27,037,914    19,713,997 
Loans and obligations under finance leases; less current maturities   249,799    134,608 
Operating lease obligations; less current maturities   363,430    333,374 
Total liabilities   27,651,143    20,181,979 
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized;   -    - 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 18,000,000 shares authorized; 12,785,940 shares issued and 11,846,909 outstanding as of March 31, 2026 , 12,700,465 shares issued and 11,761,434 outstanding as of June 30, 2025   127,862    127,008 
Additional paid-in-capital   129,631,529    129,529,901 
Treasury stock (at cost, 939,031 shares as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025)   (3,920,856)   (3,920,856)
Accumulated deficit   (42,098,647)   (41,289,080)
Other comprehensive loss   (46,563,902)   (46,613,208)
Total NetSol stockholders’ equity   37,175,986    37,833,765 
Non-controlling interest   7,096,247    4,425,365 
Total stockholders’ equity   44,272,233    42,259,130 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $71,923,376   $62,441,109 

 

 

 

 

Schedule 2: Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31,   Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Net Revenues:                    
License fees  $4,728,411   $1,198   $4,918,118   $75,115 
Subscription and support   8,810,115    7,888,360    26,850,453    24,723,460 
Services   6,294,117    9,654,399    21,884,473    22,880,541 
Total net revenues   19,832,643    17,543,957    53,653,044    47,679,116 
                     
Cost of revenues   8,804,001    8,802,184    27,683,320    25,452,890 
Gross profit   11,028,642    8,741,773    25,969,724    22,226,226 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative   7,856,107    6,883,587    22,874,107    20,921,530 
Research and development cost   166,384    304,788    628,440    998,406 
Total operating expenses   8,022,491    7,188,375    23,502,547    21,919,936 
                     
Income from operations   3,006,151    1,553,398    2,467,177    306,290 
                     
Other income and (expenses)                    
Interest expense   (151,537)   (194,742)   (502,421)   (689,347)
Interest income   208,232    294,655    697,981    1,593,594 
Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions   (76,178)   321,622    (317,021)   165,741 
Other income   109,203    10,831    190,798    202,420 
Total other income (expenses)   89,720    432,366    69,337    1,272,408 
Net income before income taxes   3,095,871    1,985,764    2,536,514    1,578,698 
Income tax provision   (781,243)   (151,334)   (1,477,212)   (712,765)
Net income (loss)   2,314,628    1,834,430    1,059,302    865,933 
Non-controlling interest   (1,013,664)   (410,462)   (1,868,869)   (518,212)
Net income (loss) attributable to NetSol  $1,300,964   $1,423,968   $(809,567)  $347,721 
                     
Net income (loss) per share:                    
Net income (loss) per common share                    
Basic  $0.11   $0.12   $(0.07)  $0.03 
Diluted  $0.11   $0.12   $(0.07)  $0.03 
                     
Weighted average number of shares outstanding                    
Basic   11,823,170    11,683,408    11,795,818    11,531,365 
Diluted   11,836,930    11,683,408    11,795,818    11,531,365 

 

 

 

 

Schedule 3: Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $1,059,302   $865,933 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   931,771    1,102,085 
Provision for bad debts   337,493    1,062,515 
Gain on sale of assets   (87,463)   (28,320)
Stock based compensation   267,400    134,884 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (9,180,034)   6,408,397 
Revenues in excess of billing   (1,611,662)   (1,411,983)
Other current assets   936,453    (344,493)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   123,872    (1,136,533)
Unearned revenue   6,437,518    (6,646,170)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   (785,350)   6,315 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchases of property and equipment   (1,379,262)   (897,743)
Sales of property and equipment   85,851    63,577 
Investment in associates   25,396    - 
Purchase of subsidiary shares   -    (8,878)
Increase in intangible assets   (1,039,989)   - 
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,308,004)   (843,044)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants   -    473,000 
Proceeds from exercise of subsidiary options   387,200    - 
Dividend paid by subsidiary to non-controlling interest   -    (306,799)
Purchase of subsidiary treasury stock   -    (1,503,662)
Proceeds from bank loans   1,076,226    2,451,256 
Payments on finance lease obligations and loans - net   (1,093,671)   (247,496)
Net cash provided by financing activities   369,755    866,299 
Effect of exchange rate changes   110,047    (381,996)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (2,613,552)   (352,426)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   17,357,944    19,127,165 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $14,744,392   $18,774,739 

 

 

 

 

Schedule 4: Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP EBITDA

 

   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31,   Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
                 
Net Income (loss) attributable to NetSol  $1,300,964   $1,423,968   $(809,567)  $347,721 
Non-controlling interest   1,013,664    410,462    1,868,869    518,212 
Income taxes   781,243    151,334    1,477,212    712,765 
Depreciation and amortization   307,419    363,503    931,771    1,102,085 
Interest expense   151,537    194,742    502,421    689,347 
Interest (income)   (208,232)   (294,655)   (697,981)   (1,593,594)
EBITDA  $3,346,595   $2,249,354   $3,272,725   $1,776,536 
Add back:                    
Non-cash stock-based compensation   61,000    39,750    267,400    134,884 
Adjusted EBITDA, gross  $3,407,595   $2,289,104   $3,540,125   $1,911,420 
Less non-controlling interest (a)   (1,202,196)   (510,908)   (2,294,175)   (718,218)
Adjusted EBITDA, net  $2,205,399   $1,778,196   $1,245,950   $1,193,202 
                     
                     
Weighted Average number of shares outstanding                    
Basic   11,823,170    11,683,408    11,795,818    11,531,365 
Diluted   11,836,930    11,683,408    11,809,578    11,531,365 
                     
Basic adjusted EBITDA  $0.19   $0.15   $0.11   $0.10 
Diluted adjusted EBITDA  $0.19   $0.15   $0.11   $0.10 
                     
(a)The reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA of non-controlling interest to net income attributable to non-controlling interest is as follows                    
                     
Net Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest  $1,013,664   $410,462   $1,868,869   $518,212 
Income Taxes   139,102    41,891    274,702    214,892 
Depreciation and amortization   70,107    87,504    214,969    269,185 
Interest expense   43,604    54,461    143,512    202,289 
Interest (income)   (64,281)   (83,410)   (207,877)   (491,422)
EBITDA  $1,202,196   $510,908   $2,294,175   $713,156 
Add back:                    
Non-cash stock-based compensation   -    -    -    5,062 
Adjusted EBITDA of non-controlling interest  $1,202,196   $510,908   $2,294,175   $718,218