Educational Development Corp. (EDUC)
NASDAQ:EDUC
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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
$12.34M
Enterprise Value$17.80M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.7
Beta0.27
Next Earnings
Jul 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.38
Shares Outstanding8,511,364
10 Day Avg. Volume25,652
30 Day Avg. Volume32,925
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.53
P/FCF Ratio7.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.26
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
High Gross MarginsHistorical gross margins in the low-60s to low-70s percent provide a durable profitability cushion for a publisher: they support unit-level cash conversion and give pricing flexibility versus peers. This margin profile helps the company generate cash on incremental sales and can accelerate recovery when volume returns.
Dual-channel Distribution ModelHaving both an independent-consultant home-sales channel and a traditional publishing channel diversifies revenue sources and reduces single-channel dependency. The consultant network creates recurring direct-customer relationships while retail/library sales provide institutional reach, improving resilience and multiple routes to scale over months.
Debt Elimination And Available RevolverEliminating bank debt materially lowers financial risk and interest burden, improving flexibility to fund conservative replenishment and platform investments. The unused $2M revolver provides near-term liquidity optionality to execute the turnaround without increasing structural leverage, supporting operational stability during repositioning.
Bears Say
Steep Multi-year Revenue DeclineA more-than-90% reduction in top-line scale destroys economies of scale, reduces bargaining power with suppliers, and raises fixed-cost absorption risk. Rebuilding a shrunken revenue base will take sustained partner growth and inventory velocity; otherwise, operating leverage and long-term competitiveness remain impaired.
Profitability Driven By One-time ItemsReported net income in 2026 was materially aided by an asset-sale gain, while underlying operating profit (EBIT) remained negative. Dependence on non-operating items masks true operating health, reducing earnings quality and making future profitability contingent on sustained core margin and volume improvements rather than repeatable gains.
Rapid Decline In Active Brand PartnersA halving of the independent-sales partner base materially weakens the company’s primary go-to-market engine and recurring revenue potential. Reversing this structural loss requires successful recruitment, retention, and platform investment execution; failure to restore partner counts will limit durable revenue recovery.
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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 $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 $12.34M.
When is Educational Development Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Educational Development Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 09, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Educational Development Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Educational Development Corp. released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported -$0.365 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.365.
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 -$0.365 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.356%.
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
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: clear operational progress (inventory reduction cash flow, one-time building sale resulting in full-year net earnings, new product arrivals, recruitment momentum and a $2M undrawn credit line) but also significant ongoing challenges (sharp year-over-year revenue declines of ~33–36%, active brand partner counts down ~52%, low cash balance, and one-time accounting adjustments that masked underlying operating weakness). Management articulated a credible turnaround plan and early execution steps, but material execution risk remains before top-line recovery is sustained.View all EDUC earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.42% Insiders
19.98% Mutual Funds
9.66% Other Institutional Investors
58.38% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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