Franklin Covey Co. (FC) Stock Price & Analysis
Franklin Covey Co. (FC) closed at USD 18.16 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 1.04% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 18.35; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 18.09–18.59 on volume of 40,488 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 11.16–26.81 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
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Key facts (FC)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 31 (range 25–38).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.5% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -56.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.67, revenue estimate $72.2M.
Analysts (FC)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 31 (low 25, high 38).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Barrington Research | Maintained | Outperform | $30 |
| 2026-07-02 | Roth Capital | Target raised | Buy | $22 → $25 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.5% | -56.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +3.5% | -15.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 59.7% | 45.6% |
| Max drawdown | -45.2% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -78.5% (Aug 2022→Mar 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 18.16 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.04% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 18.35 |
| Open | USD 18.49 |
| Day Range | USD 18.09 – 18.59 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.16 – 26.81 |
| Volume | 40,488 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (FC)
Nexqual's technical model rates FC "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.25 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 18.82) |
| MACD | -0.08 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (FC)
Wall Street analysts rate FC "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 31 (range USD 25–38), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 31 |
| High Target | USD 38 |
| Low Target | USD 25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (FC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.67 |
| Revenue Estimate | $72.24M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.36 ▼ miss |
| 2026-02-28 | USD -0.04 vs est 0.07 ▼ miss |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.13 ▼ miss |
| 2025-08-31 | USD 0.41 vs est 0.63 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FC)
| Total Revenue | $262.75M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.00% |
| Gross Margin | +75.18% |
| Operating Margin | +7.43% |
| Profit Margin | +0.83% |
| ROE | +4.03% |
| Current Ratio | 0.66 |
| Total Cash | $11.97M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FC)
Nexqual rates Franklin Covey Co.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.0% YoY (latest Q), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 75%, operating 7% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $12M cash, no debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $27M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 4%, ROA 3.9% |
Ownership (FC)
| Insider Ownership | +18.57% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +74.83% |
| Float | 9.11M |
| Short % of Float | +8.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Leadership (FC)
Franklin Covey Co. is led by Paul S. Walker (age 49), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Paul S. Walker (age 49) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Jessica G. Betjemann (age 53) |
| Executive Vice President of Operations | Colleen Dom (age 63) |
| Chief Product Officer | Michael Sean Merrill Covey (age 61) |
| Global Director of Corporate Public Relations | Debra S. Lund |
Major Backers & Investors (FC)
Notable institutional backers of Franklin Covey Co. include Alliancebernstein L.P., Royce & Associates LP, Federated Hermes, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 9.37% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 7.8% |
| Federated Hermes, Inc. | 6.58% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Small-Cap Total Return Fund | 6% |
| Rice, Hall, James & Associates LLC | 4.39% |
| AB CAP FUND, INC.-AB Small Cap Value Portfolio | 2.08% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.88% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.08% |
| Geode Capital | 2.69% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.44% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
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