Educational Development Corp. (EDUC)
NASDAQ:EDUC
EDUC Stock Chart & Stats
$1.44
-$0.01(-0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.44
-$0.01(-0.84%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.01 - $1.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.24K
Average Volume (3M)32.92K
Market Cap
$11.41M
Enterprise Value$15.42M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.11M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.95M
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.4
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.91
Shares Outstanding8,511,364
10 Day Avg. Volume25,652
30 Day Avg. Volume32,925
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.30
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
P/FCF Ratio4.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.35
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.65
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet DeleveragingCompany materially reduced debt to $6.9M TTM and lowered debt-to-equity to ~0.15, restoring capital cushion and creditor flexibility. This durable balance-sheet repair reduces interest burden and bankruptcy risk, giving management time to execute turnarounds and support working capital needs.
Positive Free Cash FlowTrailing twelve-month operating cash flow and positive free cash flow show the business can generate internal liquidity. Despite historical volatility, persistent positive FCF improves funding flexibility for inventory, new titles, and initiatives without immediate capital raises, supporting multi-quarter operational resilience.
New Higher-margin Product ChannelThe Gathered Goods launch creates an in-house, higher-margin fundraising channel with embedded digital capabilities. Structurally this diversifies revenue mix, can improve gross margin scalability versus third-party product flows, and offers a repeatable sales product that, if adopted, supports sustainable margin recovery.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue CollapseRevenue has undergone a structural decline from $204.6M in 2021 to $34.2M in 2025, with TTM down 13.7%. Such persistent top-line erosion weakens operating leverage, limits fixed-cost absorption, and raises the bar for any recovery plan which must restore meaningful scale to improve margins and cash generation.
Collapse In Distribution PartnersAverage active brand partners declined roughly 59% YoY, indicating severe attrition of the company’s primary distribution and sales network. For a direct-selling publishing model, rebuilding partner density and productivity is essential; failure to recover the field force constrains durable revenue growth and customer reach.
Operating Losses Excluding One-time GainReported profitability was materially aided by a $12.2M asset-sale gain; excluding that, the company recorded pre-tax losses. Reliance on one-time asset monetizations masks fragile core operating economics, leaving sustained profit and cash generation dependent on successful execution of product and partner reactivation strategies.
Educational Development News
EDUC FAQ
What was Educational Development Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Educational Development Corp. lowest stock price was $1.00 and its highest was $1.84 in the past 12 months.
What is Educational Development Corp.’s market cap?
Educational Development Corp.’s market cap is $11.41M.
When is Educational Development Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Educational Development Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Educational Development Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Educational Development Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 08, 2026. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.91.
Is Educational Development Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Educational Development Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Educational Development Corp. pay dividends?
Educational Development Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Educational Development Corp. dividends here
What is Educational Development Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Educational Development Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Educational Development Corp. have?
Educational Development Corp. has 8,511,364 shares outstanding.
What happened to Educational Development Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Educational Development Corp. reported an EPS of $0.91 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.699%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Educational Development Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EDUC
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Company Description
Educational Development Corp.
Educational Development Corporation, a publishing company, operates as a trade co-publisher of educational children's books in the United States. It operates through two segments, Publishing and Usborne Books & More (UBAM). The company offers various books, including touchy-feely board books, activity books and flashcards, adventure and search books, art books, sticker books, and foreign language books, as well as internet-linked books comprising science and math titles, and chapter books and novels. Educational Development Corporation markets its products to retail accounts, which include book, school supply, toy and gift stores and museums, through commissioned sales representatives, trade and specialty wholesalers, and its internal tele-sales group; and through a network of independent sales consultants through internet sales, direct sales, home shows, and book fairs. Educational Development Corporation was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
EDUC Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call presented a mix of one-time financial positives and concerning underlying operating trends. A material one-time gain from the Hilti Complex sale materially improved reported earnings, eliminated bank debt, and provided annual cash-flow relief. Management launched strategic initiatives (Gathered Goods, restocks/new titles, AI task force) and highlighted improved productivity among remaining sellers and leader stability. However, core operating metrics are weak: revenue declined ~32-37% year-over-year, active brand partner counts fell over 50%, and excluding the one-time gain the company is operating at a loss. Cash on hand is modest and a new banking relationship is not yet finalized. Overall, while there are credible plans and catalysts for recovery, the severity of the top-line and partner-count declines and ongoing operational losses outweigh the positives.View all EDUC earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.42% Insiders
19.98% Mutual Funds
0.47% Other Institutional Investors
67.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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