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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$0.92 - $1.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.24K
Average Volume (3M)32.92K
Market Cap
$10.72M
Enterprise Value$14.65M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.11M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.95M
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.4
Beta0.44
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 Cap1.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.58
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.97
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.57
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
Stronger Balance Sheet After Large Debt ReductionA major deleveraging materially lowers default and covenant risk and increases strategic optionality. With low leverage and sizable equity, management has more flexibility to fund inventory, invest in product relaunches, and absorb operating volatility without immediate refinancing pressure.
High Gross Margins (~60%+)Sustained 60%+ gross margins provide structural buffer versus cost shocks and support margin recovery if sales stabilize. High product margins mean the business can regain profitability through modest SG&A control and improved sell-through, making margin recovery a feasible pathway.
New Product Line Aimed At Higher-margin Fundraising (Gathered Goods)Introducing an owned, digital-enabled fundraising product creates a structural revenue and margin diversification opportunity. If scaled, it could expand addressable market, improve recurring digital sales mix, and lift overall margin profile independent of legacy paper-based channels.
Bears Say
Material And Persistent Revenue DeclinesA multiyear top-line contraction reduces fixed-cost absorption and erodes unit economics. Sustained revenue declines constrain reinvestment, make inventory less liquid, and force dependency on promotions or financing to maintain operations, raising execution risk for any recovery plan.
Sharp Loss Of Active Brand Partners (sales Base Shrinkage)The business model depends on a broad, active seller base; a >50% drop halves distribution reach and recurring revenue potential. Recovery requires sustained re-recruitment and reactivation, a slow and uncertain process that materially raises the odds of protracted top-line underperformance.
Inconsistent Cash Generation And Sharply Lower FCFVolatile cash conversion undermines the company’s ability to self-fund inventory and growth, increasing reliance on credit lines. A ~51% drop in FCF year-over-year signals weaker cash reliability, making sustained investment in new titles and programs riskier without stable operating cash.
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EDUC FAQ
What was Educational Development Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Educational Development Corp. lowest stock price was $0.92 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 $10.72M.
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 65 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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
19.73% Mutual Funds
0.47% Other Institutional Investors
67.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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