FranklinCovey Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Franklin Covey reported a strong second quarter of fiscal 2020, with a 7% increase in net sales to $53.7 million and a 321% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $4.1 million. The company saw growth in both the Enterprise and Education Divisions, driven by increased sales of subscription services and All Access Pass offerings. However, the company withdrew its full-year guidance due to the uncertainty and fluidity of the ongoing business and educational institution disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net sales increased 7% to $53.7 million, with growth in both the Enterprise and Education Divisions.
All Access Pass and Pass-Related sales increased 28% over the prior year.
Gross profit increased 9% to $38.7 million compared to $35.4 million in fiscal 2019.
Adjusted EBITDA improved 321% to $4.1 million compared to $1.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019.
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Forward Guidance
Due to the uncertainty and fluidity of the ongoing business and educational institution disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, investors should no longer rely on the Company’s previously released guidance and assumptions for fiscal 2020.
Positive Outlook
- Company remains confident that once the global economy begins to return to normalcy, the same factors that have driven its growth trajectory this year-to-date, and in recent years, will help the Company to begin to resume accelerated growth.
- Operationally Strong – with continued broad-based momentum from the second quarter and for fiscal 2020, especially in our subscription business
- Strategically Strong – our subscription model provides clients with the ability to access our best-in-class content and solutions across a wide variety of delivery modalities, including digital, live on-line, and in weekly micro-learning bursts.
- Investments in technology are allowing the company to work with clients who have the need to convert previously-booked onsite services to live-on-line or digital to accommodate employees working remotely
- Financially Strong – the company entered this period with significant cash balances and a strong balance sheet
Challenges Ahead
- Meaningful COVID-19 impact experienced to date
- Uncertainty and fluidity of the ongoing business
- Educational institution disruptions resulting from the current situation
- Investors should no longer rely on the Company’s previously released guidance
- The coming months will be full of uncertainty and challenges
Revenue & Expenses
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