Franklin Covey Reports Q3 Results, Lowers 2026 Guidance
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Franklin Covey Company ( (FC) ) has issued an announcement.
Franklin Covey Co. reported its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, for the period ended May 31, 2026, with consolidated revenue edging up 1% year over year to $67.8 million, driven by growth in both the Enterprise and Education divisions and a 4% rise in Enterprise North America invoiced amounts. The company swung to net income of $3.1 million from a prior-year loss, expanded adjusted EBITDA by 14% to $8.3 million, and grew consolidated deferred revenue 7% to $96 million, but lowered full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $260 million–$267 million due to service timing shifts, budget-driven Education delays, and international headwinds while maintaining its adjusted EBITDA outlook on the back of cost discipline and highlighting strong liquidity of over $74 million as a base for anticipated growth in fiscal 2027 and beyond.
Management noted that Enterprise North America delivered its third consecutive quarter of invoiced growth and saw particularly strong gains in deferred revenue and service bookings, positioning the business for meaningful revenue acceleration next year. At the same time, the Education division faced an unexpected setback from a late state budget cut that removed funding for a large contract, and although cash flow weakened versus the prior-year quarter, executives emphasized that the combination of a rising subscription and deferred revenue base, multi-year contract mix, and a fully available $62.5 million credit facility underpins confidence in the company’s long-term growth trajectory and resilience despite the narrowed 2026 outlook.
On June 17, 2026, Franklin Covey announced plans to host a discussion for shareholders and the financial community to review these third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, scheduled for July 1, 2026. The discussion will be accessible via webcast and telephone, with an archived replay available on the company’s website for at least 30 days, underscoring continued engagement with investors around its evolving guidance and operational performance.
The most recent analyst rating on (FC) stock is a Buy
with a $30.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Franklin Covey Company stock,
see the FC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on FC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FC is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance—strong balance sheet and positive cash flow but recently weakened profitability—alongside supportive technical momentum. Reaffirmed guidance and improving invoicing/deferred revenue on the earnings call add confidence, while the negative P/E and overextended momentum indicators temper the overall rating.
To see Spark’s full report on FC stock,
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More about Franklin Covey Company
Franklin Covey Co., listed on the NYSE under ticker FC, is a global leadership and organizational performance partner focused on helping enterprises and educational institutions execute strategy through training, coaching, and subscription-based services. The company operates primarily through its Enterprise and Education divisions, with a strong presence in North America and an expanding base of multi-year, subscription-driven client relationships.
Average Trading Volume: 134,379
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $276.5M
Find detailed analytics on FC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
