HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLPS Incorporation (the "Company" or "CLPS") (Nasdaq: CLPS), today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2025, or the first half of the Company's fiscal year 2026.

During this period, while the downsizing of a key client's China Solution Centers (CSCs) continued to create a significant financial impact, the Company delivered a robust financial performance, achieving growth across both the top and bottom lines. Total revenue continued its upward trajectory, and most significantly, the Company realized a year-over-year increase in net income. This growth trend highlights the effectiveness of our stringent resource allocation and our strategic pivot toward high-value international markets and cutting-edge technological integrations.

The Company's operational resilience was further demonstrated by its ability to secure new clients and achieve year-over-year growth in IT consulting services, successfully offsetting the impact triggered by a major client's global restructuring strategy in the previous fiscal year. In addition, the digital transformation team's focus on high-demand fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and payment technologies resulted in a remarkable 134.7% increase in customized IT solution services, reaching $2.2 million for the period. These successes were underpinned by the maintenance of long-standing relationships with existing clients and a deliberate reduction in revenue concentration in mainland China in favor of aggressive overseas expansion. As a result, revenue generated from outside of mainland China surged. This was driven by a strong performance of our IT services business in the APAC region, where aggregate revenue (excluding mainland China) rose from $16.9 million to $26.8 million, while the U.S. market saw exceptional growth, with revenue more than doubling--an increase of 101.6% to $4.1 million.

First Half of Fiscal 2026 Highlights (all results compared to the six months ended December 31, 2024)

   -- Revenue increased by 2.8% to $85.1 million from $82.8 million. 
 
   -- Revenue from customized IT solution services increased by 134.7% to $2.2 
      million from $0.9 million. 
 
   -- Revenue generated outside of mainland China increased by 63.1% to $31.0 
      million from $19.0 million. 
 
   -- Gross profit increased by 2.1% to $19.5 million from $19.2 million. 
 
   -- Operating income increased by 300.5% to $0.6 million from $0.2 million. 
 
   -- Net income increased by 74.9% to $0.3 million from $0.2 million. 
 
   -- Total number of clients in IT services sector was 303 compared to 277. 
 
   -- Total number of IT projects was 35 compared to 20. 

Mr. Raymond Lin, Chief Executive Officer of CLPS, commented, "The first half of fiscal year 2026 marks a pivotal turning point for CLPS, demonstrating that our comprehensive strategic transformation is not merely a response to market shifts, but a successful engine for building future-oriented competitive advantages. In the current global economy environment, the deep integration of technology and business is no longer an option; it is essential for survival and leadership. We have acted decisively to diversify our geographic footprint and evolve our service offerings. By reducing our reliance on a single market and expanding our reach into North America, APAC, and the Middle East, we are establishing a more stable and scalable foundation for long-term growth.

Our digital transformation team has been at the forefront of this evolution, delivering high-impact solutions that streamline operational efficiency for financial institutions. Our recent partnership with The Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA) to conduct a Proof of Concept for 'Nibot'--our proprietary AI agent--within the HKMA's GenA.I. Sandbox is a testament to our leadership in integrating RPA with Generative AI to enhance banking efficiency and risk management. Similarly, our successful modernization of a 30-year-old legacy mortgage system for a major Hong Kong bank, achieved in just seven months with a 70% automation rate, provides a clear blueprint for how we can help global institutions shed technical debt and embrace digital agility.

We have unveiled a Web3-ready issuance platform that bridges traditional finance and digital assets. This solution enables secure, compliant, and real-time stablecoin settlement, meeting the highest global regulatory standards. To support this accelerating global demand, our Japan subsidiary has officially established an Offshore Delivery Center, strengthening our international business footprint and ensuring we have the localized talent and R&D capabilities to serve our clients 24/7.

While we continue to win new business and expand our reach, we remain focused on disciplined resource allocation to ensure that CLPS remains agile, profitable, and at the forefront of the global digital economy."

Ms. Rui Yang, Chief Financial Officer of CLPS, said, "I am pleased to report that our disciplined strategic execution has delivered another period of solid growth and enhanced profitability. Total revenue increased by 2.8% to $85.1 million, underpinned by the early success of our corporate transformation efforts. Notably, revenue from customized IT solution services surged 134.7% to $2.2 million, a testament to the strength of our advanced technological capabilities and ability to address complex client requirements. Furthermore, our global expansion strategy continues to yield results, with revenue generated outside mainland China increasing by an impressive 63.1% to $31.0 million.

Our commitment to operational efficiency is reflected in our bottom-line results. Gross profit increased by 2.1% to $19.5 million, while operating income tripled--rising 300.5% to $0.6 million. Additionally, net income grew by 74.9% to $0.3 million.

Subsequent to the period-end, reinforcing our confidence in the Company's future and intrinsic value, our Board authorized a share repurchase program on February 4, 2026. Effective from February 5 through November 4, 2026, this initiative allows us to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares in the open market at prices below $2.00 per share. This program underscores our belief that our equity represents a compelling value opportunity and reflects our commitment to enhancing shareholder returns.

Although the downsizing of a key client's CSCs remained a headwind during this period, these results demonstrate the resilience of our business model, the effectiveness of our strategic pivot, and our unwavering focus on driving sustainable, profitable growth."

First Half of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

Revenues

In the first half of fiscal 2026, revenues increased by $2.3 million, or 2.8%, to $85.1 million from $82.8 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to the increased in revenue from IT consulting and customized IT solution services.

Revenues by Service

   -- Revenue from IT consulting services increased by $1.7 million, or 2.2%, 
      to $81.8 million in the first half of fiscal year 2026 from $80.1 million 
      in the prior year period. Revenue from IT consulting services accounted 
      for 96.2% of total revenue compared to 96.7% in the prior year period. 
      The increase was primarily due to a growth in client base and the 
      successful execution of our global expansion strategy. 
 
   -- Revenue from customized IT solution services increased by $1.3 million, 
      or 134.7%, to $2.2 million in the first half of fiscal year 2026 from 
      $0.9 million in the prior year period. Revenue from customized IT 
      solution services accounted for 2.6% of total revenue compared to 1.1% in 
      the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to initial success 
      of our corporate transformation efforts and expanded investment in 
      customized IT solution services. During this period, the successful 
      market launch of Nibot began generating revenue. Furthermore, our project 
      to modernize legacy banking systems using AI integration contributed to 
      revenue growth within this service segment. 
 
   -- Revenue from academic education services decreased by $0.2 million, or 
      19.0%, to $0.9 million in the first half of fiscal 2026, from $1.1 
      million in the prior year period. Revenue from academic education 
      services accounted for 1.0% of total revenue, compared to 1.3% in the 
      prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to resource 
      integration following the acquisition of the College of Allied Educators 
      $(CAE)$. Looking ahead, we are focused on generating new momentum by 
      launching innovative courses for CAE to boost enrollment and drive 
      segment revenue growth. 
 
   -- Revenue from other services decreased by $0.6 million, or 79.9%, to $0.1 
      million in the first half of fiscal year 2026 from $0.7 million in the 
      prior year period. Revenue from other services accounted for 0.2% of 
      total revenue compared to 0.8% in the prior year period. The decrease was 
      primarily due to the decrease in revenue from IT product sales and head 
      hunting services. 

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