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Aug 31, 2024

FranklinCovey Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Franklin Covey reported strong fourth-quarter financial results, with consolidated revenue increasing by 8% and net income increasing by 76% compared to the prior year.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Covey reported strong Q4 results, with revenue up 8% to $84.1 million and net income up 76% to $12.0 million. The company's performance reflects the successful transition to a technology-enabled content and services subscription business model.

Consolidated fourth-quarter revenue increased 8% to $84.1 million.

Fourth-quarter net income increased 76% to $12.0 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 39% to $22.9 million in the fourth quarter.

The company purchased 127,252 shares of its common stock for $4.9 million during the fourth quarter.

Total Revenue
$84.1M
Previous year: $78M
+7.9%
EPS
$0.89
Previous year: $0.49
+81.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$22.9M
Gross Profit
$65.7M
Previous year: $59.3M
+10.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$48.7M
Previous year: $38.2M
+27.3%
Free Cash Flow
$48.9M
Previous year: $8.82M
+454.9%
Total Assets
$262M
Previous year: $246M
+6.4%

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Forward Guidance

Franklin Covey expects fiscal 2025 revenue to be in the range of $295 million to $305 million and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $40 million to $44 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Investments in sales and marketing are expected to drive revenue growth.
  • Strategic investments are expected to result in long-term revenue growth and value creation.
  • Revenue growth is expected to accelerate in fiscal 2026 and beyond.
  • The company anticipates solid double-digit revenue growth.
  • The company expects to expand its presence within existing clients.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to decrease in fiscal 2025 due to investments in sales, sales support, and marketing personnel.
  • A significant amount of invoiced sales will be recorded as deferred subscription revenue and recognized over the lives of the underlying contracts.
  • The company is making approximately $16 million of incremental investments.
  • Future results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical conflicts.
  • The company is unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP measures.

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