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Educational Development Corp. (EDUC)
NASDAQ:EDUC
US Market
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Educational Development (EDUC) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jul 09, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
-0.13
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 19, 2026|
% Change Since:
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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.
Company Guidance
The company’s guidance for fiscal 2027 centers on a measured turnaround to grow and retain PaperPie brand partners and sell new/replenishment inventory, with numerous metrics highlighted: Q4 net revenues were $4.2M (prior $6.6M) with average active partners 4,500 (prior 9,400), Q4 loss before taxes $2.1M and net loss $3.1M (loss/share $0.37); fiscal year revenues $22.9M (prior $34.2M) with avg. partners 5,800 (prior 12,300), FY loss before taxes $6.9M (or $5.3M earnings before taxes excluding a $12.2M building-sale gain), income tax $3.0M (56.5% effective rate) reflecting a $1.5M one‑time valuation allowance, and FY net earnings $2.3M (EPS $0.27 vs a prior-year loss/share $0.63). Inventory fell from $44.7M to $37.7M generating $7.0M of cash, with $3.6M reclassified to long‑term inventory and roughly $0.5M of slow items; cash on hand was ~$1.3M and the company has an unused $2.0M line of credit. Operational and go‑to‑market metrics include average book price ~$10 and landed cost $2.50 (company realizes about $5 per sale), replenishment lead times of 4–6 months, a conservative Phase 1/Phase 2 purchase plan of $0.5M each, the March joint special added ~1,400 new brand partners, expected targeted discounting in the 10–15% range (vs prior deep discounts), and ongoing IT/AI and platform investments to attract Gen Z and improve partner retention.
Inventory Reduction Generated Cash
Inventory decreased from $44.7M to $37.7M during fiscal 2026, a reduction of $7.0M (≈15.7%), which generated $7.0M of cash flow from inventory reductions.
Full-Year Net Earnings Driven by Building Sale
Fiscal year net earnings totaled $2.3M and EPS was $0.27, driven largely by a one-time $12.2M gain on the sale of a building that turned a prior-year loss into full-year profitability (prior year EPS: -$0.63).
Conservative Replenishment Purchases and New Titles
Company executed a conservative purchasing plan (Phase 1: $0.5M; Phase 2: additional $0.5M) to replenish best-selling out-of-stock items and acquire new titles; some replenishment inventory has arrived and more titles expected shortly, generating sales team excitement.
Brand Partner Recruitment Momentum
March joint special added almost 1,400 new PaperPie brand partners, and management expects improved retention initiatives and platform enhancements to support partner growth and engagement going into FY2027.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet Actions
Company executed a new $2.0M revolving line of credit with no covenants (currently unused) and ended the fiscal year with approximately $1.3M cash on hand to support growth initiatives.
Operational Restructuring and Technology Investments
Management implemented executive pay reductions, a small reduction in force and other expense cuts, while investing in IT and marketing platform enhancements (product discovery, partner tools, AI pilot use) to improve partner recruitment and efficiency.

Educational Development (EDUC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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EDUC Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Jul 09, 2026
2027 (Q1)
- / -
-0.125
May 19, 2026
2026 (Q4)
- / -0.36
-0.157-132.48% (-0.21)
Jan 08, 2026
2026 (Q3)
- / 0.91
-0.1011000.99% (+1.01)
Oct 09, 2025
2026 (Q2)
- / -0.15
-0.21830.73% (+0.07)
Jul 07, 2025
2026 (Q1)
- / -0.13
-0.15519.35% (+0.03)
May 19, 2025
2025 (Q4)
- / -0.16
-0.19519.49% (+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
-0.2418.75% (+0.04)
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EDUC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 19, 2026
$1.49$1.44-3.36%
Jan 08, 2026
$1.43$1.42-0.70%
Oct 09, 2025
$1.61$1.45-9.94%
Jul 07, 2025
$1.35$1.30-3.70%
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