Franklin Covey (FC) Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Franklin Covey reported a quarterly loss of $0.08 per share, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.11, indicating a 27.27% earnings surprise [1] - The company has shown mixed performance in revenue and earnings estimates over the past four quarters, with a notable decline in stock price compared to the S&P 500 [3][4] Financial Performance - For the quarter ended February 2025, Franklin Covey posted revenues of $59.61 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.96%, and down from $61.34 million a year ago [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.29 on revenues of $77.19 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.97 on revenues of $296.7 million [7] Stock Performance and Outlook - Franklin Covey shares have declined approximately 25.5% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 4.2% [3] - The company's Zacks Rank is currently 3 (Hold), suggesting that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Consulting Services industry, to which Franklin Covey belongs, is currently ranked in the top 34% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]