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Franklin Covey (FC)


Market Price (12/29/2025): $17.15 | Market Cap: $216.5 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Education Services

Franklin Covey (FC)


Market Price (12/29/2025): $17.15
Market Cap: $216.5 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Education Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -105%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -145%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 33x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 70x
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.0%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.7%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -15%
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.6%
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.7%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 50%
  Key risks
FC key risks include execution risks associated with its strategic initiatives, Show more.
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work & Human Capital. Themes include Leadership Development, Workforce Productivity Solutions, and Organizational Effectiveness Consulting.
  
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.6%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 50%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work & Human Capital. Themes include Leadership Development, Workforce Productivity Solutions, and Organizational Effectiveness Consulting.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -105%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -145%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 33x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 70x
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.0%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.7%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -15%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.7%
9 Key risks
FC key risks include execution risks associated with its strategic initiatives, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

FC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Between August 31, 2025, and December 29, 2025, Franklin Covey (FC) experienced a stock price decline of 12.7%. Several key factors likely contributed to this movement:

1. Significant Decline in Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings. Franklin Covey reported a substantial decrease in its full fiscal year 2025 net income, falling to $3.1 million ($0.24 diluted) from $23.4 million ($1.74 diluted) in fiscal year 2024.

2. Q4 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Miss. The company's reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.34 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43 per share.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -15.4% change in FC stock from 9/28/2025 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -69.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
928202512282025Change
Stock Price ($)20.1917.08-15.40%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)279.94267.07-4.60%
Net Income Margin (%)3.81%1.15%-69.81%
P/E Multiple24.4370.28187.63%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)12.8912.622.07%
Cumulative Contribution-15.44%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/28/2025 to 12/28/2025
ReturnCorrelation
FC-15.4% 
Market (SPY)4.3%30.2%
Sector (XLY)1.8%37.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -26.9% change in FC stock from 6/29/2025 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -81.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
629202512282025Change
Stock Price ($)23.3817.08-26.95%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)286.19267.07-6.68%
Net Income Margin (%)6.21%1.15%-81.51%
P/E Multiple17.2370.28307.97%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)13.1012.623.65%
Cumulative Contribution-27.04%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/29/2025 to 12/28/2025
ReturnCorrelation
FC-26.9% 
Market (SPY)12.6%38.0%
Sector (XLY)11.9%45.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -53.8% change in FC stock from 12/28/2024 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -85.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1228202412282025Change
Stock Price ($)37.0017.08-53.84%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)287.23267.07-7.02%
Net Income Margin (%)8.15%1.15%-85.90%
P/E Multiple20.5870.28241.46%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)13.0212.623.03%
Cumulative Contribution-53.88%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2024 to 12/28/2025
ReturnCorrelation
FC-53.8% 
Market (SPY)17.0%50.9%
Sector (XLY)7.0%54.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -64.0% change in FC stock from 12/29/2022 to 12/28/2025 was primarily driven by a -83.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1229202212282025Change
Stock Price ($)47.4717.08-64.02%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)262.84267.071.61%
Net Income Margin (%)7.01%1.15%-83.62%
P/E Multiple35.6970.2896.92%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)13.8612.628.89%
Cumulative Contribution-64.30%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/29/2023 to 12/28/2025
ReturnCorrelation
FC-60.8% 
Market (SPY)48.4%45.8%
Sector (XLY)38.6%47.5%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
FC Return-31%108%1%-7%-14%-55%-47%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
FC Win Rate50%92%42%50%42%25% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
FC Max Drawdown-59%0%-25%-25%-22%-62% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See FC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventFCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-35.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven54.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-63.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven170.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven465 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-32.3%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven47.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven155 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-63.5%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven173.7%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven604 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Franklin Covey's stock fell -35.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 8/15/2022. A -35.1% loss requires a 54.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Franklin Covey (FC)

Franklin Covey Co. provides training and consulting services in the areas of execution, sales performance, productivity, customer loyalty, and educational improvement for organizations and individuals worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Direct Offices, International Licensees, and Education Practice. It also provides a suite of individual-effectiveness and leadership-development training and products. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Analogy 1: Like Dale Carnegie Training, but with highly recognized proprietary methodologies (e.g., 'The 7 Habits') at the core of its leadership and productivity solutions for businesses.

Analogy 2: Imagine Harvard Business Publishing if it also delivered hands-on corporate training and personal productivity systems based on its principles.

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  • Leadership & Productivity Training: Provides workshops, coaching, and consulting engagements to organizations and individuals focusing on leadership development, personal productivity, and cultural transformation.
  • All Access Pass: Offers a comprehensive subscription service providing unlimited access to FranklinCovey's full range of digital content, courses, tools, and learning experiences.
  • Planners & Productivity Tools: Develops and sells physical and digital planners, journals, and other organizational accessories designed to help individuals manage their time and tasks effectively.
  • Assessments: Delivers diagnostic tools and surveys to measure leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, trust levels, and individual productivity within organizations.

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Franklin Covey (symbol: FC) primarily sells its offerings to other companies and organizations globally (Business-to-Business, or B2B).

The company serves a highly diversified client base, and as such, does not publicly disclose specific names of individual "major customers" as no single client accounts for 10% or more of its total consolidated net sales (as stated in its SEC filings, such as the latest 10-K). Therefore, a list of specific customer company names with their symbols cannot be provided.

However, Franklin Covey broadly categorizes its primary customers by the types of organizations it serves:

  • Large Corporations: This segment includes a significant portion of the Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies across various industries, utilizing Franklin Covey for leadership development, training, and performance improvement.
  • Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMBs): Thousands of smaller and growing organizations also leverage Franklin Covey's content and solutions to enhance employee effectiveness and productivity.
  • Government Entities: Various federal, state, and local government agencies are clients, seeking to improve leadership and operational efficiency within public sector organizations.
  • Educational Institutions: Colleges, universities, and other educational organizations partner with Franklin Covey for leadership development programs, student success initiatives, and faculty training.

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Paul Walker, Chief Executive Officer

Paul Walker's career at FranklinCovey began in 2000 as a sales development associate. He quickly advanced through various roles, including client partner, area director, and general manager of the North America Central Region. In 2014, he took on responsibility for FranklinCovey's United Kingdom business. Walker relocated to the company's Utah headquarters in 2016, where he served as executive vice president of global sales and delivery, president of the Enterprise division, and then president and chief operating officer. He has been closely involved with three major acquisitions and has led numerous digital transformation projects, including the transition to the FranklinCovey All Access Pass. He has been the CEO of FranklinCovey since 2018.

Jessica G. Betjemann, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jessica G. Betjemann was appointed as FranklinCovey's Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2025. She brings over 30 years of financial leadership experience. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Gogo, Inc., a provider of inflight connectivity services. During her tenure at Gogo, Betjemann played a key role in the acquisition of Satcom Direct in 2024 and led the sale of Gogo's Commercial Aviation division in 2020. Prior to Gogo, she held senior leadership roles in strategy and business operations at Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, Lucent Technologies, and AT&T.

Jennifer Colosimo, President, Enterprise Division

Jennifer Colosimo serves as president of FranklinCovey's enterprise division, overseeing global profitable growth. She previously held positions as senior vice president of sales and operations in the United States and Canada. Her career also includes leadership roles in IT, learning and development, and corporate social responsibility at Accenture, DaVita, FranklinCovey, and several private equity-backed organizations. Colosimo co-authored the book "Great Work, Great Career" with Dr. Stephen R. Covey.

Adam Merrill, Executive Vice President, Market & Customer Intelligence

Adam Merrill has over 30 years of experience in the learning industry and serves as FranklinCovey's executive vice president, market & customer intelligence. He has guided innovative product development teams and created award-winning solutions, playing a leading role in developing many of FranklinCovey's products, which have received over 150 awards. Merrill has also been deeply involved in the digital transformation of FranklinCovey's business. He is co-author of "The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity".

Stephen M. R. Covey, Global Practice Leader

Stephen M. R. Covey is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which, under his leadership, became the largest leadership development company globally. He nearly doubled revenues and increased profits by 12 times at Covey Leadership Center, expanding the company into over 40 countries. He orchestrated a merger with Franklin Quest to form FranklinCovey, growing shareholder value to $160 million. Stephen also co-founded CoveyLink, a consulting practice, which recently merged with FranklinCovey to form the Global Speed of Trust Practice, where he now serves as Global Practice Leader.

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The key risks to Franklin Covey's business are:

1. Macroeconomic Sensitivity and Client Spending Fluctuation

Franklin Covey's financial performance is significantly impacted by general macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical circumstances, and the resulting caution in client spending. The company has experienced sluggish revenue growth and volatile margins due to factors such as macroeconomic turbulence, geopolitical trade tensions, delayed federal government contracts, and conservative client expenditure. This sensitivity has led to revised revenue guidance and highlights a challenge in achieving consistent financial performance. A prolonged economic downturn could further delay the company's recovery.

2. Intense Competition and the Need for Continuous Innovation

Franklin Covey operates in a highly competitive market that includes traditional leadership development and business consulting firms, as well as emerging tech-focused platforms and online learning providers. Maintaining a competitive edge requires continuous adaptation and innovation, particularly in response to rapidly changing technology. The company's differentiation relies on proprietary content, specialized expertise, and measurable outcomes.

3. Execution Risks of Strategic Initiatives

The company is implementing strategic projects, including restructuring its North American sales force and expanding its AI-driven product offerings. There are inherent execution risks associated with these transformative initiatives. The successful delivery of tangible results from these go-to-market transformations and technology investments is critical for improving profitability and achieving long-term growth. Failure to effectively execute these strategies could impact future operational and financial performance.

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  • The rapid advancement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in personalized learning, coaching, and skill development platforms, offering scalable and potentially more cost-effective alternatives to traditional human-led training and consulting.
  • The continued proliferation of specialized, on-demand, and often lower-cost learning content and platforms within the "creator economy" and corporate e-learning space, enabling individuals and organizations to access targeted development programs outside of traditional training providers.

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Franklin Covey (FC) operates in several significant addressable markets related to professional development, leadership training, and educational services. The market sizes for their main products and services are identified as follows:

Addressable Markets for Franklin Covey's Products and Services:

* Corporate Training: The global corporate training market was valued at approximately $361.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $805.6 billion by 2035. Another estimate places the global market at $383.14 billion in 2023, expected to grow to $511.97 billion in 2028 and $713.47 billion in 2033. North America was the highest revenue contributor to the corporate training market in 2023 and dominated the market with over a 37% share in 2020. * Professional Development: The global professional development market is projected to reach $862.73 billion by 2032, with another estimate of $478.4 billion in 2024 growing to $1,090.7 billion by 2035. North America commanded 38% of the professional development market in 2024. * Leadership Development and Executive Coaching: The global leadership development program market is anticipated to expand from $83.2 billion in 2024 to $218.9 billion by 2034. Another source estimates the global leadership development market to grow from $117.46 billion in 2025 to $310.82 billion by 2035. The Executive Coaching and Leadership Development market size is estimated at $103.56 billion globally in 2025 and is projected to reach $161.10 billion by 2030. North America leads this market, accounting for approximately 45% of the global share. * Coaching Industry (Overall): The global coaching industry market size was approximately $6.25 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach about $7.30 billion in 2025. The broader coaching ecosystem, including technology platforms and training programs, was estimated at $22 billion globally in 2023 and is projected to surpass $25 billion by the end of 2025. North America holds the largest absolute revenue in the global coaching market. * Education Market (including Higher Education and K-12 programs like "Leader in Me"): The global education and training market is expected to reach $7.3 trillion in total expenditure by 2025. The global higher education market was valued at $28.36 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach $116.71 billion by 2033. North America dominates the higher education market, accounting for a share exceeding 30.0% in 2024.

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Franklin Covey (FC) is anticipating several key drivers to fuel its revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, as outlined in recent earnings reports and conference calls:

  1. Go-to-Market Transformation and Sales Force Realignment in Enterprise North America: The company is undergoing a significant transformation of its sales structure in Enterprise North America, which is expected to accelerate sales growth in future periods. This initiative aims for a more focused approach that has already shown strong momentum in invoiced amounts and new logo sales.
  2. Continued Expansion and Performance of the Education Division: The Education Division, particularly the "Leader in Me" program, has demonstrated strong growth in subscription revenue and an increased number of contracted schools. This division's growing deferred revenue balance indicates a robust foundation for sustained revenue expansion.
  3. Strategic Investments in Technology and AI Integration: Franklin Covey is leveraging strategic investments, including the integration of artificial intelligence, to enhance its product offerings, improve client engagement, and drive operational efficiencies. These technological advancements are expected to contribute to better client outcomes and overall revenue growth.
  4. Growth in All Access Pass (AAP) Subscriptions and Multi-Year Contracts: The company's All Access Pass (AAP) subscription model, characterized by a high percentage of multi-year contracts, provides a stable and recurring revenue stream. The strategy of increasing contract renewal rates and expanding content investments is leading to higher average revenue per client and strengthening future margins.
  5. Increased Services Bookings and New Client Acquisition in Enterprise North America: Beyond sales force realignment, specific growth in services bookings and the acquisition of new logos within the Enterprise North America segment are expected to be significant contributors to revenue. Double-digit increases in services bookings compared to the previous year highlight a positive trajectory for this segment.

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Share Repurchases

  • Franklin Covey's Board of Directors approved replenishing its authorization to repurchase up to $50 million of outstanding common stock on August 13, 2025. This new authorization includes any amounts remaining under the prior program.
  • As of May 31, 2025, the company had repurchased approximately $17 million of common stock in fiscal year 2025, with about $28 million remaining under the prior $50 million authorization.
  • Since 2021, Franklin Covey has invested approximately $96 million in stock repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • On January 24, 2025, shareholders approved an amendment to the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares available for issuance by 575,000, bringing the total authorized to 1,575,000 shares of common stock.

Outbound Investments

  • In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, Franklin Covey invested $10.6 million related to the acquisition of Strive Talent, Inc.
  • The company plans to continue investing in strategic opportunities such as product innovation, business transformation initiatives, and opportunistic acquisitions.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures reported were approximately $1.72 million in fiscal year 2025, $1.43 million in fiscal year 2024, $0.95 million in fiscal year 2023, and $1.67 million in fiscal year 2022.
  • Fiscal year 2025 saw a $5 million increase in capital expenditures for building construction costs.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures includes continued spending in product innovation and business transformation initiatives.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
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13.7%13.7%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
6.0%6.0%-0.1%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.8%3.8%-4.4%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
19.7%19.7%0.0%
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Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.3%2.3%-1.6%

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Financials

FCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameFranklin.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price17.0823.2624.49305.0978.16273.4051.32
Mkt Cap0.221.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM26755,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM123,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM122,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg282,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM293,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg423,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

FCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameFranklin.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM-7.0%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.7%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q-15.3%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-4.6%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM4.7%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%12.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg9.0%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%12.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-3.4%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM10.9%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%15.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg14.9%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%18.1%
FCF/Rev LTM4.5%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg9.8%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%14.2%

Valuation

FCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameFranklin.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap0.221.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S0.80.41.04.45.410.02.7
P/EBIT32.56.819.925.122.531.323.8
P/E70.38.6572.736.029.941.038.5
P/CFO7.45.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield1.4%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%3.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.0%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%6.0%
D/E0.00.50.70.20.10.00.2
Net D/E-0.10.30.60.20.00.00.1

Returns

FCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameFranklin.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn8.7%-3.6%12.7%-1.1%1.6%-2.0%0.2%
3M Rtn-15.4%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-26.9%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn-53.8%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%11.8%
3Y Rtn-64.0%-3.7%67.3%141.3%79.6%114.1%73.5%
1M Excs Rtn8.0%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.1%
3M Excs Rtn-19.7%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-39.2%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-68.9%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-145.1%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Subscriptions148    
Services and Products119    
Royalties17    
Leases and Other4    
Corporate and eliminations 5777
Direct offices 194184160 
Education Division 70624943
International licensees 12119 
Enterprise    148
Total287281263224198


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$17.08 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.2 
First Trading Date06/03/1992 
Distance from 52W High-55.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$16.41$20.21
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA4.1%-15.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility47.3%50.3%
Downside Capture107.46181.40
Upside Capture5.2576.38
Correlation (SPY)30.6%50.4%
FC Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.371.341.491.781.291.06
Up Beta2.062.372.812.330.940.77
Down Beta1.101.761.621.721.601.32
Up Capture54%-4%23%69%80%46%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days9192960119358
Down Capture163%155%166%219%140%108%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days10223362125386

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of FC With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 FCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-53.1%7.5%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility49.8%24.3%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-1.340.240.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 54.1%50.7%-4.2%15.6%43.1%16.2%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of FC With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 FCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-6.2%9.6%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility40.7%23.8%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio-0.030.360.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 39.8%41.1%0.7%7.8%33.2%16.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of FC With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 FCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return0.5%13.2%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility42.3%21.9%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.160.550.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 44.6%47.1%-1.9%16.6%41.1%12.5%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLY, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,213,842
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-2.1%
Average Daily Volume124,579
Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.74
Basic Shares Quantity12,624,000
Short % of Basic Shares9.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/2025-10.1%-14.3%-10.0%
7/2/2025-12.0%-17.8%-23.3%
4/2/2025-26.5%-24.5%-24.0%
11/6/2024-14.8%-14.1%-17.9%
6/26/20245.2%11.7%22.4%
3/27/20242.5%-2.5%3.2%
11/1/2023-9.2%-6.0%1.7%
6/28/202326.3%21.6%30.0%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive10811
# Negative8107
Median Positive7.1%16.7%13.1%
Median Negative-11.0%-12.6%-17.9%
Max Positive26.3%29.4%37.6%
Max Negative-26.5%-24.5%-24.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
83120251112202510-K 8/31/2025
5312025708202510-Q 5/31/2025
2282025408202510-Q 2/28/2025
11302024110202510-Q 11/30/2024
83120241112202410-K 8/31/2024
5312024708202410-Q 5/31/2024
2292024405202410-Q 2/29/2024
11302023109202410-Q 11/30/2023
83120231113202310-K 8/31/2023
5312023707202310-Q 5/31/2023
2282023405202310-Q 2/28/2023
11302022109202310-Q 11/30/2022
83120221114202210-K 8/31/2022
5312022707202210-Q 5/31/2022
2282022406202210-Q 2/28/2022
11302021107202210-Q 11/30/2021