NYSE$FC
Franklin Covey Co · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong results with revenue growth and improved profitability.
Franklin Covey reported a strong second quarter of fiscal 2020, with a 7% increase in net sales to $53.7 million and a 321% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $4.1 million. The company saw growth in both the Enterprise and Education Divisions, driven by increased sales of subscription services and All Access Pass offerings. However, the company withdrew its full-year guidance due to the uncertainty and fluidity of the ongoing business and educational institution disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Net sales increased 7% to $53.7 million, with growth in both the Enterprise and Education Divisions.
- All Access Pass and Pass-Related sales increased 28% over the prior year.
- Gross profit increased 9% to $38.7 million compared to $35.4 million in fiscal 2019.
- Adjusted EBITDA improved 321% to $4.1 million compared to $1.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
FranklinCovey · Revenue · Quarterly
$53.7M
Revenue by segment
FranklinCovey · $53.7M total across 3 segments · Q2 2020
- Enterprise Division$40.7M+3.4%75.7%
- Education Division$10.9M+12.3%20.3%
- Corporate and other$2.19M—4.1%
Forward guidance
Due to the uncertainty and fluidity of the ongoing business and educational institution disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, investors should no longer rely on the Company’s previously released guidance and assumptions for fiscal 2020.
Tailwinds
- Company remains confident that once the global economy begins to return to normalcy, the same factors that have driven its growth trajectory this year-to-date, and in recent years, will help the Company to begin to resume accelerated growth.
- Operationally Strong – with continued broad-based momentum from the second quarter and for fiscal 2020, especially in our subscription business
- Strategically Strong – our subscription model provides clients with the ability to access our best-in-class content and solutions across a wide variety of delivery modalities, including digital, live on-line, and in weekly micro-learning bursts.
- Investments in technology are allowing the company to work with clients who have the need to convert previously-booked onsite services to live-on-line or digital to accommodate employees working remotely
- Financially Strong – the company entered this period with significant cash balances and a strong balance sheet
Headwinds
- Meaningful COVID-19 impact experienced to date
- Uncertainty and fluidity of the ongoing business
- Educational institution disruptions resulting from the current situation
- Investors should no longer rely on the Company’s previously released guidance
- The coming months will be full of uncertainty and challenges
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 Q2 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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