FranklinCovey Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Franklin Covey reported strong third-quarter results for fiscal year 2021, with record sales of $58.7 million, a 43% increase in All Access Pass subscription and subscription services sales, and a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA to $8.6 million.
Consolidated sales for the quarter reached a record $58.7 million, surpassing both fiscal year 2020 and pre-pandemic levels of fiscal year 2019.
Gross profit increased to $45.9 million, driven by increased sales and a 587 basis points improvement in gross margin percentage.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $8.6 million, a significant improvement compared to a loss of $(3.6) million in fiscal year 2020.
Cash flows from operating activities for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2021 increased by 65% to $30.9 million.
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Forward Guidance
Franklin Covey increased its fiscal year 2021 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $24.5 million to $26.5 million, anticipating continued strength in All Access Pass and Leader in Me membership, while also planning investments for long-term growth.
Positive Outlook
- Continued strength in All Access Pass and Leader in Me membership is expected during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.
- Investments are planned for long-term growth, including costs associated with the acquisition of Strive Talent.
- A significant number of new client partners are being hired to position the Company for growth in future periods.
- Other growth investments are planned to support future expansion.
- The middle of the Adjusted EBITDA range reflects over 75% growth compared with the $14.3 million achieved in fiscal year 2020.
Challenges Ahead
- Investments in Strive Talent acquisition will impact the fourth quarter.
- Hiring a significant number of new client partners will increase costs in the fourth quarter.
- Other growth investments will also contribute to higher expenses in the fourth quarter.
- The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking estimate of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP measures.
- The reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.
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