NYSE$FC
Franklin Covey Co · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Franklin Covey had a strong start to fiscal year 2020 with net sales increasing and strong growth in both the Enterprise and Education Divisions.
Franklin Covey reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2020, with a 9% increase in net sales to $58.6 million and a 57% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $5.0 million. The company saw growth in both the Enterprise and Education Divisions and reaffirmed its fiscal year 2020 Adjusted EBITDA guidance.
- Net sales increased by 9% to $58.6 million, driven by growth in both Enterprise and Education Divisions.
- Subscription and subscription-related sales grew by 21% compared to the prior year.
- Gross profit increased by 14% to $42.0 million, with gross margin improving to 71.7%.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 57% to $5.0 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
FranklinCovey · Revenue · Quarterly
$58.6M
Revenue by segment
FranklinCovey · $78M total across 3 segments · Q4 2023
- Enterprise Division$52.4M+0.5%67.2%
- Education Division$24.1M-2.2%30.9%
- Corporate and other$1.43M—1.8%
Forward guidance
The Company reaffirms its previously announced Adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal 2020, which is expected to be in the range of $27 million to $32 million, excluding the impact of foreign exchange, which represents growth of 31% to 55% over fiscal 2019.
Tailwinds
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $27 million to $32 million.
- Guidance excludes the impact of foreign exchange.
- Represents growth of 31% to 55% over fiscal 2019.
- Company reaffirms its previously announced Adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal 2020.
- Strong growth in sales and gross profit.
Headwinds
- Guidance excludes the impact of foreign exchange.
- General economic conditions.
- Renewals of subscription contracts.
- The impact of new sales personnel.
- Market acceptance of new products or services, including new AAP portal upgrades.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+3.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.4%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+44.5%
Q2 2026
Best reaction
-26.5%
Q2 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2026 | +44.5% | +1.2% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | +1.0% | +11.1% | +3.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -10.7% | -13.0% | -10.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.0% | +0.1% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -26.5% | -29.3% | -24.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -11.3% | -13.8% | +7.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -8.3% | -4.3% | -11.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.5% | +6.9% | +24.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.7% | -3.6% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.9% | -1.8% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -11.0% | -11.3% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +28.7% | +26.2% | +32.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -17.7% | -12.3% | -16.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | -8.4% | -7.7% | +1.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.6% | -5.8% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +19.0% | +21.4% | +34.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -6.8% | -3.8% | -17.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +10.9% | +12.1% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.6% | +13.3% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +11.6% | +6.3% | +13.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +6.6% | +7.1% | +8.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.8% | +3.1% | +15.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | +16.4% | +36.7% | +26.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -8.3% | -7.1% | -0.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +15.4% | +29.6% | +35.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.6% | -2.3% | -3.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.5% | +1.0% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +8.2% | +8.8% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +8.4% | +5.0% | +13.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.7% | +4.3% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.5% | +0.6% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | -6.8% | -8.9% | -11.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +9.0% | -1.9% | -4.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +14.5% | +36.5% | +26.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +11.0% | +2.9% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -7.9% | -6.2% | -12.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +26.6% | +29.2% | +33.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -6.4% | -6.9% | -13.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.6% | +4.4% | +14.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.3% | -1.7% | +13.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | -9.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -13.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -13.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.9% | — | — |
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