CreditRiskMonitor Swings to Q2 Loss, Discloses Material Weakness in Tax Controls
CRMZ is trading near its 52-week low of $1.98 (3.5% above the low) on elevated volume (2.1× avg).
Summary
CreditRiskMonitor swung to a Q2 net loss of $474,789 and disclosed a material weakness in tax-related internal controls, adding operational concerns to the previously announced restatement.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CRMZ
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Q2 Net Loss of $474,789
For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the company reported a net loss of $474,789, compared to net income of $135,441 in Q2 2025. Revenue grew only 2% to $5.17 million while operating expenses rose 15%.
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Six-Month Loss of $527,112
For the first half of 2026, net loss was $527,112 versus net income of $127,632 in the prior-year period. Data and product costs increased 17% and professional fees more than tripled.
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Material Weakness in Tax Controls
Management concluded that internal control over financial reporting was ineffective due to a material weakness in identifying, monitoring, and evaluating state and local tax nexus requirements. The company is pursuing Voluntary Disclosure Agreements and has engaged an automated sales tax solution provider.
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Cash Position Strengthens
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $9.3 million as of June 30, 2026, from $6.2 million at December 31, 2025, driven by proceeds from held-to-maturity securities. The company has no debt.
Analysis · CRMZ · Trade & Services
CreditRiskMonitor reported a net loss of $474,789 for Q2 2026, reversing a $135,441 profit a year earlier, as higher data and product costs and professional fees outpaced modest revenue growth. The company also formally disclosed a material weakness in internal controls over state and local tax compliance, stemming from the same nexus issues that triggered the restatement. While cash reserves remain healthy at $9.3 million, the operational losses and control deficiencies raise concerns about near-term profitability and financial reporting reliability.
At the time of this filing, CRMZ was trading at $2.05 on OTC in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $22.1M. The 52-week trading range was $1.98 to $2.99. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.