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May 31, 2022

FranklinCovey Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Franklin Covey reported strong financial results, marked by a 13% increase in third-quarter sales, driven by growth in subscription services and the Education Division.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Covey reported a strong third quarter with a 13% increase in sales to $66.2 million. The growth was fueled by a 32% increase in All Access Pass subscription and subscription services sales, and a 21% increase in Education Division revenues. Operating income increased by 91% to $5.9 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 27% to $10.9 million. The company's liquidity remained strong with $52.1 million in cash and $15 million available on its revolving line of credit.

Consolidated sales increased 13% to $66.2 million compared to fiscal year 2021.

All Access Pass subscription and subscription services sales grew 32% to $39.1 million.

Education Division revenues grew 21% due to increased consulting, coaching, and training days.

Operating income increased 91% to $5.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased 27% to $10.9 million.

Total Revenue
$66.2M
Previous year: $58.7M
+12.7%
EPS
$0.51
Previous year: $0.21
+142.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
$10.9M
Gross Profit
$51.1M
Previous year: $45.9M
+11.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$52.1M
Previous year: $35.8M
+45.5%
Free Cash Flow
$15.5M
Previous year: $8.63M
+79.4%
Total Assets
$228M
Previous year: $213M
+7.4%

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Forward Guidance

Franklin Covey increased its guidance for fiscal year 2022 and now expects Adjusted EBITDA to total between $40 million and $41.5 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Strength of the All Access Pass subscription.
  • Strength of the Leader in Me membership subscriptions.
  • The subscriptions have driven Franklin Covey’s growth trajectory across recent years.
  • Subscriptions have remained strong during the pandemic and ongoing recovery.
  • The subscriptions will drive continued growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and subsequent years.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing business disruptions in China and Japan resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic conditions in those countries.
  • The timing of Education coaching days, which were concentrated in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 as pandemic restrictions loosened, but were recognized more evenly during fiscal 2022.
  • Investments in new personnel.
  • Investments in sales positions.
  • Investments in sales support positions.

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