Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:FC) is a key player in the organizational performance improvement sector. The company specializes in providing subscription-based content, training, and tools designed to drive systemic changes in human behavior. FC operates within the Zacks Consulting Services industry, competing with other firms that offer similar consulting and training services.
On April 2, 2025, FC reported its earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.082, which was better than the estimated EPS of -$0.11. This result represents an earnings surprise of 27.27%, as highlighted by Zacks. However, it marks a decline from the $0.06 per share reported in the same quarter last year, indicating a challenging period for the company.
In terms of revenue, FC generated approximately $59.6 million, falling short of the estimated $62.65 million by 4.96%. This is a decrease from the $61.34 million reported in the same quarter the previous year. Despite this shortfall, FC has managed to surpass consensus revenue estimates twice in the last four quarters, demonstrating some resilience in its financial performance.
FC's financial metrics provide further insight into its current standing. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 20.55, indicating investor expectations of future earnings growth. Its price-to-sales ratio is about 1.29, while the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 1.15, suggesting a relatively balanced valuation in relation to its sales.
The company's financial health is underscored by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.023, indicating minimal reliance on debt financing. However, its current ratio of approximately 0.90 suggests potential liquidity challenges in meeting short-term obligations. Despite these challenges, FC maintains an earnings yield of about 4.87%, reflecting its ability to generate earnings relative to its share price.
