The earnings call reflects a challenging fiscal quarter and year with significant revenue decline and partner reduction. However, new initiatives like 'The Pass' and successful promotions, along with the progress in selling the Hilti complex, provide some positive outlooks. The company's strategic decisions to reduce debt and expenses show resilience, but the overall financial performance remains under pressure.

Company Guidance

During the conference call discussing the Educational Development Corporation's fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results, several key metrics were highlighted. The company reported a decrease in net revenues to $6.6 million for the fourth quarter, compared to $9 million in the prior year. The average active PaperPie Brand Partners declined to 9,400 from 15,500. Despite a reduction in sales, the loss before taxes improved to $1.5 million from $2.2 million the previous year. For the full fiscal year 2025, net revenues totaled $34.2 million, down from $51 million, with a net loss of $5.3 million in stark contrast to the previous year's income of $500,000. The company focused on strategic discounting to bolster sales, impacting the gross margin, and aimed to reduce excess inventory to pay down bank debt. Additionally, a sale leaseback agreement for the Hilti Complex was announced, expected to eliminate debt and improve financial flexibility, while retaining ownership of 17 acres of excess land. The call also discussed the company's initiatives to re-engage brand partners and customers through promotions such as Book Friday and the introduction of a new shipping subscription program, The Pass.

Successful Launch of 'The Pass' Shipping Subscription

The Pass offers members discounted or free shipping and special promotions, driving customer loyalty and engagement. Early adoption has been successful, creating new opportunities for brand partners.

Book Friday Promotion Success

The Book Friday event led to increased customer activity, allowed movement of excess inventory, generated cash flow, and created community energy.

Hilti Complex Building Sale Agreement

A purchase sale agreement for the Hilti Complex was executed with a new buyer, expected to fully pay off bank debts and leave the company with no debt.

Reduction in Loss Before Taxes

Loss before taxes declined from $2.2 million in the previous year to $1.5 million, reflecting a focus on reducing expenses.

Decrease in Net Inventories

Net inventories decreased by $10.9 million from $55.6 million to $44.7 million, aiding in better cash flow management.

Educational Development (EDUC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

Daily Earnings Calendar >

EDUC Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 09, 2025	2026 (Q2)	- / -	-0.218	―	―	―
Jul 07, 2025	2026 (Q1)	- / -0.13	-0.155	19.35% (+0.03)	―
May 19, 2025	2025 (Q4)	- / -0.16	-0.195	19.49% (+0.04)	―
Jan 13, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / -0.10	0.24	-142.08% (-0.34)	―
Oct 10, 2024	2025 (Q2)	- / -0.22	0.13	-267.69% (-0.35)	―
Jul 11, 2024	2025 (Q1)	- / -0.15	-0.11	-40.91% (-0.04)	―
May 21, 2024	2024 (Q4)	- / -0.20	-0.24	18.75% (+0.04)	―
Jan 11, 2024	2024 (Q3)	- / 0.24	0	―	―
Oct 12, 2023	2024 (Q2)	- / 0.13	-0.1	230.00% (+0.23)	―
Jul 13, 2023	2024 (Q1)	- / -0.11	0.03	-466.67% (-0.14)	―

The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.

Beat

Missed

EDUC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 07, 2025	$1.35	$1.30	-3.70%
May 19, 2025	$1.34	$1.30	-2.99%
Jan 13, 2025	$1.65	$1.67	+1.21%
Oct 10, 2024	$2.20	$2.06	-6.36%

Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

FAQ

When does Educational Development Corp. (EDUC) report earnings?

Educational Development Corp. (EDUC) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 09, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

What is Educational Development Corp. (EDUC) earnings time?

Educational Development Corp. (EDUC) earnings time is at Oct 09, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

Where can I see when companies are reporting earnings?

You can see which companies are reporting today on our designated earnings calendar.

What companies are reporting earnings today?

You can see a list of the companies which are reporting today on TipRanks earnings calendar.

What is EDUC EPS forecast?

Currently, no data Available

Become an Expert with TipRanks Premium

What am I Missing?

Make informed decisions based on Top Analysts' activity

Know what industry insiders are buying

Get actionable alerts from top Wall Street Analysts

Find out before anyone else which stock is going to shoot up

Get powerful stock screeners & detailed portfolio analysis

Subscribe Now See Plans & Pricing