NASDAQ$IPDN
Professional Diversity Network Inc · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings ·
Briefing
Professional Diversity Network Inc reported Q1 2026 results showing modest revenue growth amid higher amortization expenses and continued net losses.
The company generated total revenues of $1,548,076 in the first quarter of 2026, up 2.9% year-over-year, driven by growth in contracted software development that offset declines in recruitment services. Operating loss widened to $1,853,582 due to $1,155,638 in depreciation and amortization primarily from newly acquired musical copyrights. Net loss attributable to the company increased to $1,854,997 with basic and diluted EPS of $(0.19).
- Total revenue rose 2.9% to $1,548,076 as contracted software development revenue jumped 71% to $835,836.
- Recruitment services revenue fell 31% to $631,523 amid reduced corporate DEI spending.
- Depreciation and amortization expense surged to $1,195,751 after acquiring musical work copyrights.
- Cash and cash equivalents declined to $34,708 while total assets stood at $17,529,907.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Professional Diversity Network Inc · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.55M
Revenue by segment
Professional Diversity Network Inc · $1.55M total across 4 segments · Q1 2026
- Contracted Software Development$836K—54.0%
- Recruitment Services$632K—40.8%
- Membership Fees$75.2K—4.9%
- Consumer Advertising$5.56K—0.4%
Forward guidance
Management continues to focus on cost reductions, capital raises, and diversification into music copyrights and Web3 initiatives while monitoring liquidity.
Tailwinds
- Strong growth in software development revenue
- Successful equity raises providing working capital
Headwinds
- Continued operating losses and cash burn
- Substantial amortization from new intangible assets
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
+2.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+5.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.4%
Avg return
30 days after
47%
14 / 30 earnings
Positive
+43.4%
Q2 2016
Best reaction
-7.2%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.0% | -10.8% | — | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.2% | -14.8% | -9.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.8% | +0.0% | +34.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -7.1% | -10.1% | -9.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +26.8% | +12.7% | -21.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.3% | -2.1% | -4.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.0% | -24.2% | -44.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.4% | -9.8% | +84.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.7% | -3.1% | -18.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.7% | -1.8% | -10.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.8% | +20.5% | -41.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.0% | -6.3% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.6% | +3.8% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.8% | -3.0% | -28.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.8% | -4.8% | +9.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.0% | +9.3% | +26.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.8% | +2.8% | +41.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.1% | -13.7% | -29.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.8% | -23.1% | -24.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.0% | +40.0% | +11.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.0% | +3.2% | -29.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.3% | -21.1% | -15.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.1% | +2.4% | +7.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -1.8% | +7.4% | +40.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.7% | +47.3% | +25.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +7.9% | +51.0% | +25.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.8% | +2.6% | -5.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.2% | +25.0% | +35.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +43.4% | +75.5% | +56.6% |
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