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Feb 28, 2022

FranklinCovey Q2 2022 Earnings Report

FranklinCovey's second quarter 2022 financial results were marked by sales growth and increased profitability.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Covey reported strong second-quarter results with an 18% increase in sales to $56.6 million, driven by subscription growth. Operating income rose to $3.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased by 57% to $8.0 million. The company also increased its earnings guidance for fiscal year 2022.

Consolidated sales increased by 18% to $56.6 million compared to fiscal year 2021.

All Access Pass subscription and subscription services sales grew by 29% to $32.0 million.

Education Division revenues grew by 31%.

Operating income increased to $3.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased 57% to $8.0 million.

Total Revenue
$56.6M
Previous year: $48.2M
+17.5%
EPS
$0.13
Previous year: -$0.01
-1400.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$8.04M
Previous year: $5.1M
+57.7%
Gross Profit
$44.1M
Previous year: $37.3M
+18.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$61.1M
Previous year: $40.3M
+51.6%
Free Cash Flow
$12.3M
Total Assets
$233M

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Forward Guidance

The Company increased its guidance for fiscal 2022 and now expects Adjusted EBITDA to total between $38.0 million and $39.0 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong performance in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2022.
  • Anticipated results for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
  • Strength of the All Access Pass and Leader in Me membership subscriptions.
  • Continued growth in the second half of fiscal 2022 and subsequent years.
  • Company expects Adjusted EBITDA to total between $38.0 million and $39.0 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Growth trajectory in the third and fourth quarters is expected to be impacted by comparisons to prior year periods which were less impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Planned investments in the second half of fiscal 2022 for long-term growth.
  • Costs associated with hiring new client partners to position the Company for sales growth in future periods.
  • Additional investments in content and delivery platform development.
  • Other growth investments, including sales support personnel.

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