Barrington Research Reaffirms “Outperform” Rating for Franklin Covey (NYSE:FC)

Franklin Covey (NYSE:FC)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Barrington Research in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $25.00 target price on the business services provider’s stock. Barrington Research’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 25.94% from the stock’s current price.

Franklin Covey Price Performance

Shares of NYSE FC traded up $3.70 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $19.85. 112,955 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 160,020. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $15.82 and its 200-day moving average price is $16.90. The firm has a market cap of $229.34 million, a P/E ratio of -165.86, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 0.74. Franklin Covey has a twelve month low of $11.16 and a twelve month high of $24.70.

Franklin Covey (NYSE:FC) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 1st. The business services provider reported ($0.17) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by ($0.20). The business had revenue of $59.65 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $58.71 million. Franklin Covey had a negative net margin of 0.54% and a positive return on equity of 9.98%. On average, analysts expect that Franklin Covey will post 0.97 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Franklin Covey

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Wiser Advisor Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Franklin Covey in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in Franklin Covey during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. CWM LLC boosted its holdings in Franklin Covey by 81.8% during the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 1,983 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 892 shares in the last quarter. Amundi bought a new stake in Franklin Covey during the first quarter worth approximately $58,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its position in Franklin Covey by 98.9% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 2,236 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $43,000 after buying an additional 1,112 shares during the last quarter. 69.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Franklin Covey

Here are the key news stories impacting Franklin Covey this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Education division showed strong growth and management highlighted demand for training and curriculum as a driver of revenue gains on the call. Franklin Covey Co (FC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue came in roughly in line with or slightly above some estimates (~$59.6M), which several writeups flagged as a modest beat and contributed to the stock strength. Franklin Covey rises on revenue beat, strong cash flow
• Positive Sentiment: Company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook following the quarter, which reduces near‑term guidance risk. Franklin Covey Reports Q2 Results, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: At least one sell‑side analyst (Barrington) has an Outperform/positive view on the name, supporting investor interest. Franklin Covey Company (FC) Stock Rises on Q2 2026 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue was essentially flat year‑over‑year (~+0.06% YoY); that stability helps, but it’s not high growth. Franklin Covey Company (FC) Stock Rises on Q2 2026 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Cash‑flow commentary is mixed across reports: management touted operational improvements, but reported operating cash was weak in the quarter — an item to watch for sustainability. Franklin Covey rises on revenue beat, strong cash flow
• Negative Sentiment: Reported EPS missed consensus materially (reported -$0.17 vs. consensus near +$0.03), and the company still posted a net loss — a clear headwind for sentiment. Franklin Covey Q2 results and transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Liquidity and balance‑sheet items are concerning: reported cash fell sharply YoY and total liabilities rose, which raises longer‑term funding/operating risk. Franklin Covey Company (FC) Stock Rises on Q2 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling by an executive in the education division was reported, which may concern some investors about near‑term insider conviction. Insider activity summary

Franklin Covey Company Profile

Franklin Covey Co (NYSE:FC) is a global consulting and training firm specializing in performance improvement solutions for individuals and organizations. The company offers a range of services, including leadership development, productivity tools, execution frameworks and assessments designed to foster personal effectiveness and drive business results. Its flagship offerings integrate training workshops, digital resources and coaching to support clients in areas such as strategic planning, team productivity and change management.

The origins of Franklin Covey trace back to the merger in 1997 of Franklin Quest Co, founded in 1983 by Hyrum W.