Brokers Issue Forecasts for Franklin Covey Q2 Earnings

Franklin Covey Company (NYSE:FC) – Analysts at Northland Capmk raised their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Franklin Covey in a report issued on Thursday, January 8th. Northland Capmk analyst N. Chokshi now expects that the business services provider will post earnings per share of $0.14 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.11. The consensus estimate for Franklin Covey’s current full-year earnings is $0.97 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Franklin Covey’s Q4 2026 earnings at $0.50 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on FC. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Franklin Covey in a report on Friday, October 31st. Barrington Research restated an “outperform” rating and set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Franklin Covey in a report on Thursday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Franklin Covey currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $24.50.

Franklin Covey Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:FC opened at $17.87 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $214.26 million, a PE ratio of -148.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 0.66. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $16.18 and a 200-day moving average of $18.43. Franklin Covey has a one year low of $14.03 and a one year high of $39.22.

Franklin Covey (NYSE:FC) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, January 7th. The business services provider reported ($0.27) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by ($0.30). The business had revenue of $64.05 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $64.77 million. Franklin Covey had a negative net margin of 0.54% and a positive return on equity of 9.45%. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.20 earnings per share.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Michael Sean Merrill Covey sold 7,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.68, for a total value of $102,760.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 218,636 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,209,576.48. This represents a 3.10% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 15.20% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Franklin Covey

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in FC. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Franklin Covey by 122.7% in the third quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 174,324 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $3,384,000 after purchasing an additional 96,054 shares in the last quarter. Wiser Advisor Group LLC acquired a new position in Franklin Covey in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $35,000. PharVision Advisers LLC purchased a new stake in Franklin Covey in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $411,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of Franklin Covey during the 3rd quarter valued at $74,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Franklin Covey during the 3rd quarter valued at $290,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.88% of the company’s stock.

Key Franklin Covey News

Here are the key news stories impacting Franklin Covey this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barrington Research reiterated an Outperform/Buy rating and kept a $22 price target (roughly ~23% upside vs. current price), signaling analyst confidence in recovery and valuation support. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Company issued FY2026 revenue guidance of $265M–$275M, which overlaps consensus (~$266.3M) — guidance reduces uncertainty about full‑year sales expectations. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors can review the full Q1 earnings call transcript and management commentary for color on demand trends and margin plans; useful for gauging whether margin expansion plans for FY26 are achievable. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 results missed estimates: EPS of -$0.27 vs. consensus ~$0.03 and revenue down ~7% YoY (~$64.0M), signaling near‑term softness in top‑line trends. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Liquidity and cash flow deteriorated: operating cash flow collapsed to roughly $98k and cash on hand fell to ~$17.5M (down ~67% YoY), raising short‑term financing and runway concerns. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction was sharp: shares plunged nearly 12% on the print as investors digested the miss; insider selling was also reported (a 7,000‑share sale), which may add to near‑term selling pressure. Read More.

About Franklin Covey

Franklin Covey Co (NYSE:FC) is a global consulting and training firm specializing in performance improvement solutions for individuals and organizations. The company offers a range of services, including leadership development, productivity tools, execution frameworks and assessments designed to foster personal effectiveness and drive business results. Its flagship offerings integrate training workshops, digital resources and coaching to support clients in areas such as strategic planning, team productivity and change management.

The origins of Franklin Covey trace back to the merger in 1997 of Franklin Quest Co, founded in 1983 by Hyrum W.