Franklin Covey stock reports Q3 growth as guidance narrows

Published on 10/04/2026 at 12:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Franklin Covey stock posted Q3 revenue of USD 67.8 million on July 1, 2026, with adjusted EBITDA up 14 percent. The shares last stood at USD 17.33 on October 2, 2026.

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Franklin Covey (ISIN US3534691098) stock was last at USD 17.33 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 0.63 percent from the prior close. The company also tightened its leadership structure and reported Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of USD 67.8 million, up 1 percent from USD 67.1 million a year earlier, while revising full-year revenue guidance to USD 260 million-267 million.

Leadership changes support expansion

Business Wire reported on September 29, 2026, that John Buchanan became executive vice president of Education effective September 1, 2026, while Sean Covey became chief product officer. The move combines the Enterprise and Education product teams as Franklin Covey seeks broader distribution for its leadership programs.

The operating backdrop is mixed. The revised revenue outlook reflects a USD 2 million timing shift for contracted Enterprise services, a USD 2 million education contract affected by state budget reductions, and USD 2 million tied to international conditions, according to the company call transcript.

EBITDA growth offsets softer revenue

Yahoo Finance reported that adjusted EBITDA reached USD 8.3 million in Q3 fiscal 2026, an increase of 14 percent from the prior year. Net income was USD 3.1 million, compared with a net loss of USD 1.4 million in Q3 fiscal 2025, while the operating margin was 6 percent.

Management kept adjusted EBITDA guidance at USD 28 million-31 million despite the lower revenue range. The distinction matters because the company is relying on cost reductions and contracted services to convert invoiced growth into fiscal 2027 revenue.

Consensus target stands above the stock

ToAlpha listed a Buy consensus from three analysts, with three Buy ratings, zero Hold ratings and zero Sell ratings, an average target of USD 31.00, a low of USD 25.00 and a high of USD 38.00. The average target lies 78.7 percent above the USD 17.33 reference price, a wide gap that leaves execution and guidance delivery as the central checkpoints.

FC stock remains below its yearly high

FC stock had a market capitalization of USD 195.7 million and volume of 45,035 shares on October 2, 2026. Its USD 17.33 reference price was 35.4 percent below the 52-week high of USD 26.81 and above the 52-week low of USD 11.16.