SPS COMMERCE INC(SPSC)Stock Analysis
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SPSC Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for SPS COMMERCE INC (SPSC), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores SPSC at 68.5/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #412 of 2,879 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. SPSC scores in the top quartile across institutional flow (85.2), balance sheet strength (80.1), free cash flow (79.7). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 21.1/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), SPS COMMERCE INC reports quarterly revenue of $192.1M, net income of $19.7M, an operating margin of 12.8%. Top institutional holders of SPSC by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, Neuberger Berman Group, based on the most recent SEC filings. SPSC trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1092699. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate SPSC daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for SPS COMMERCE INC directly from SEC EDGAR. SPS COMMERCE INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 59 and 73 since 2021, currently 68.5 — a stable long-term trajectory across 30 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving SPSC's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from SPS COMMERCE INC's 10-Q filed 2026-04-30 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Revenue grew 6% YoY to $192.1M driven by recurring revenue increase of 7%, though net income declined 11% to $19.7M due to higher operating expenses and lower other income.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $192.1M+6% YoY
Driven by increased recurring revenue customers from Carbon6 acquisition and business growth, partially offset by 2% ARPU decrease due to addition of lower-ARPU 3P customers.
Within Recurring revenues
Set-up fees and miscellaneous one-time fees.
Largest Expense Items
Lower capitalization of deferred costs due to slowed hiring and expenses from all-company meeting held in current quarter.
$2.8M increase in compensation and personnel-related costs for enterprise system implementations, and $2.1M in stock-based compensation including $1.1M from executive retirement equity acceleration.
$1.8M increase in stock-based compensation related to leadership transitions.
Driven by acquired intangible assets from recent business combinations including Carbon6.
Margins: Gross profit margin remained flat at 69% YoY, but operating margin compressed from 14% to 13% due to higher operating expense ratio. Adjusted EBITDA margin held steady at 30% despite operating margin pressure.
Watch Items from the Filing
- Domestic revenue concentration at 83% of total Q1 2026 revenue (vs. 85% prior year); no single non-U.S. jurisdiction exceeds 10% of revenue.
- Net income declined 11% YoY to $19.7M despite 6% revenue growth, driven by $5.4M increase in G&A expenses and $1.8M increase in S&M stock-based compensation.
- Company implemented new enterprise systems for financial and human capital management in December 2025 and continued integration during Q1 2026, resulting in material changes to internal control over financial reporting.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$192.1M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$19.7M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$48.5M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
12.8%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+40.0% YoYNet Income
+41.8% YoYOperating Income
+53.1% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+39.8% YoYTotal Assets
+42.0% YoYOp. Cash Flow
+35.1% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 | FY 2017 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $751.5M +40.0% | $536.9M +39.4% | $385.3M +38.0% | $279.1M +26.5% | $220.6M +39.1% | $158.5M |
| Net Income | $93.3M +41.8% | $65.8M +47.6% | $44.6M +32.3% | $33.7M +9504.6% | $351.0K -92.4% | $4.6M |
| Operating Income | $118.3M +53.1% | $77.2M +40.2% | $55.1M +43.4% | $38.4M +284.8% | $10.0M +42.1% | $7.0M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.46 +39.8% | $1.76 +45.5% | $1.21 +28.7% | $0.94 +18700.0% | $0.01 -96.3% | $0.14 |
| Total Assets | $1.17B +42.0% | $823.8M +33.8% | $615.8M +37.6% | $447.4M +31.7% | $339.7M +29.8% | $261.7M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $178.8M +35.1% | $132.3M +17.2% | $112.9M +57.2% | $71.8M +131.2% | $31.1M | — |
AI Insight: SPSC Financial Trends
Revenue growth has stalled with Q1 2026 showing first quarterly decline in two years, dropping from $193M to $192M.
• Revenue growth decelerated from 21% YoY in Q2 2024 to 5% YoY in Q1 2026.
• Operating income declined from $35M in Q4 2025 to $25M in Q1 2026.
• Company maintains debt-free balance sheet with equity growing from $703M to $962M.
⚠ First quarterly revenue decline in the dataset signals potential growth inflection point.
⚠ Operating margin compressed from 18.1% in Q4 2025 to 13.0% in Q1 2026.
AI Insight: SPSC Ratio Trends
Operating margin volatility persists with Q1 2026 dropping to 12.8% after reaching 18.0% in Q4 2025, while ROIC declined to 10.2%.
• Operating margin fluctuated significantly, peaking at 18.0% in Q4 2025 before falling to 12.8% in Q1 2026.
• ROIC declined from 14.2% in Q4 2025 to 10.2% in Q1 2026, the lowest level in the dataset.
• ROE dropped from 10.6% in Q4 2025 to 8.2% in Q1 2026, matching Q4 2024 levels.
⚠ Sharp quarterly margin swings suggest potential execution challenges or lumpy business model dynamics.
⚠ Q1 seasonality appears pronounced given consistent weakness in Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 metrics.
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Top Institutional Holders of SPSC
BlackRock, Inc.
$324.5M5,828,636 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$164.7M2,958,839 shNeuberger Berman Group LLC
$99.7M1,790,298 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$94.5M1,698,123 shSTATE STREET CORP
$83.5M1,499,810 shGOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC
$59.5M1,069,216 shBANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
$55.6M998,622 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$55.6M997,959 shMORGAN STANLEY
$53.5M960,880 shCITADEL ADVISORS LLC
$50.8M913,240 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $324.5M | 5,828,636 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $164.7M | 2,958,839 |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | $99.7M | 1,790,298 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $94.5M | 1,698,123 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $83.5M | 1,499,810 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | $59.5M | 1,069,216 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | $55.6M | 998,622 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $55.6M | 997,959 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $53.5M | 960,880 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | $50.8M | 913,240 |
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