NASDAQ$RGP
Resources Connection Inc · Q4 2026 earnings
Q4 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Resources Connection reported Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue of $106.1 million and a net loss of $16.1 million.
Revenue declined 23.8% year-over-year to $106.1 million amid softer demand in On-Demand Talent and longer sales cycles in Consulting. Gross margin compressed to 37.6% while adjusted SG&A improved and net loss narrowed significantly from the prior-year quarter. The company highlighted ongoing transformation investments and market stabilization signals in on-demand resourcing.
- Q4 revenue fell 23.8% to $106.1 million with billable hours down 20.9% and average bill rate declining 3.6%.
- Gross margin of 37.6% reflected lower utilization and negative operating leverage despite a 31 bp pay/bill ratio improvement.
- Net loss narrowed to $16.1 million ($0.47 per share) from $73.3 million ($2.23 per share) as adjusted EBITDA turned to a modest loss of $0.6 million.
- Full-year revenue declined 18.0% to $452.0 million while adjusted SG&A fell 10.8% and adjusted EBITDA margin was 1.1%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Resources Connection · Revenue · Quarterly
$106M
Revenue by segment
Resources Connection · $106M total across 5 segments · Q4 2026
- On-Demand Talent$40.4M—38.1%
- Consulting$36.6M—34.5%
- Europe & Asia Pacific$17.1M—16.1%
- Outsourced Services$10.3M—9.7%
- All Other$1.64M—1.5%
Forward guidance
Management expects continued focus on On-Demand Talent refocus, Consulting scale-up, AI opportunities, and cost alignment, with investments anticipated to drive revenue growth after a ramp-up period.
Tailwinds
- Signs of stabilization in on-demand resourcing market
- U.S. average bill rate showing steady improvement
- Adjusted SG&A expenses reduced meaningfully year-over-year
Headwinds
- Europe exhibited some weakness
- Longer sales cycles for complex consulting projects
- One fewer fiscal week in the quarter versus prior year
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
-2.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-2.4%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.1%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
30 / 68 earnings
Positive
+17.6%
Q1 2022
Best reaction
-19.8%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2026 | +0.5% | +7.1% | +26.4% | |
| Q2 2026 | -14.6% | +3.8% | -2.9% | |
| Q1 2026 | -4.2% | -14.1% | -9.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.0% | -1.3% | -12.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -19.8% | -23.1% | -12.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +6.4% | +4.0% | -1.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -13.9% | -13.7% | -17.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.1% | +0.6% | -7.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -9.9% | -5.2% | -11.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.4% | -6.7% | -4.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.1% | -2.8% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.8% | -0.8% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -10.5% | -8.1% | -16.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | -16.8% | -8.1% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -13.6% | -12.9% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.7% | +6.8% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.7% | +4.0% | -1.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +8.0% | +2.0% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +17.6% | +9.5% | +14.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +15.3% | +19.5% | +18.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.7% | +2.5% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.8% | -6.3% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.1% | +3.0% | -6.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -9.0% | -5.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.6% | -0.2% | +4.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +6.6% | +1.0% | -6.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -10.8% | -15.5% | -11.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.8% | +2.8% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -11.7% | -5.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +13.1% | +15.0% | +19.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +15.0% | +11.1% | -0.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -17.0% | -11.4% | -6.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.3% | -2.2% | -1.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.3% | +5.4% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.6% | +4.2% | +10.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.5% | -8.6% | -16.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | -16.3% | -17.5% | -17.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -11.6% | -12.9% | -14.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -11.4% | -10.4% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.9% | -3.8% | -2.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -11.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -14.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +14.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -10.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +11.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.2% | — | — |
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