Educational Development Corporation(EDUC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

EDUC•NASDAQ

$1.57

4.1× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026

SectorCommunication Services IndustryPublishing Sub-IndustryTrade book publishers

AboutEducational 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.Show more

Revenue$22M-36.2%
EBITDA$300K+105.9%
Net Income$3M+163.4%
EPS (Diluted)0.38+159.4%
Gross Margin62.36%+1.4%
EBITDA Margin1.37%+109.3%
Operating Margin-3.6%+81.8%
Net Margin15.29%+199.3%
ROE8%+165.4%

EDUC Price & Volume

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Persistent Revenue Contraction Threatens Operational Viability

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q4

VerdictNegative

Growth:Contracting

Profitability:Negative

Financial:Vulnerable

Cash Flow:Deteriorating

Primary Risk:Consultant base attrition risk

Key Thesis Takeaways

Educational Development Corporation faces a precarious outlook as its direct-sales model struggles with a 53.6% year-over-year revenue decline in 2026Q4, suggesting a potential structural death spiral.
While the company has successfully reduced total debt from $35.7M in 2024Q3 to $6.7M in 2026Q4, this deleveraging appears driven by asset liquidation rather than sustainable core profitability.
Investors should remain cautious as the company's cash position has dwindled to $1.3M, leaving minimal buffer to cover fixed distribution costs amidst ongoing operational losses.

Verdict Logic

the company's precarious $1.3M cash position and persistent revenue contraction of 53.6% in 2026Q4 suggest significant risks to long-term business viability.

EDUC Growth Metrics

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years-10.15%

5 Years-36.09%

3 Years-37.14%

TTM-36.2%

Profit CAGR

10 Years4.64%

5 Years-23.37%

3 Years-

TTM163.37%

EPS CAGR

10 Years3.87%

5 Years-24.01%

3 Years-

TTM160.32%

Return on Capital

10 Years9.66%

5 Years-0.92%

3 Years-5.7%

Last Year-1.71%

EDUC Recent Earnings

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 1/12 qtrs (20%)●Beat Revenue 0/12 qtrs (0%)

Q1 2026Latest

Jan 13, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.22

—

Rev

$7M

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Q4 2025

Oct 9, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.15

—

Rev

$5M

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Q3 2025

Jul 7, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.13

—

Rev

$7M

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Q2 2025

May 19, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.16

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Rev

$7M

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Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q1 2026Latest	Jan 13, 2026	$0.22	$7M
Q4 2025	Oct 9, 2025	$0.15	$5M
Q3 2025	Jul 7, 2025	$0.13	$7M
Q2 2025	May 19, 2025	$0.16	$7M

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Latest EDUC News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)

Newsfile Corp·Jun 16, 2026

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Earnings Call

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - June 16, 2026) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announces the time and date of their fiscal year 2027 first quarter earnings call. EDC will host its Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Earnings Call, including a live Q&A webcast, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 3:30 PM CT (4:30 PM ET).

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
EDUCEducational Development CorporationCurrent	$1.57	$13.36M	4.13	-36.2%	15.29%	8%	—
SCHLScholastic Corporation	$45.26	$1.1B	-657.85	2.25%	3.88%	6.91%	—
SSPThe E.W. Scripps Company	$3.15	$371.78M	-1.68	-14.31%	-4.63%	-7.87%	—
WHWyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.	$81.60	$6.13B	33.04	1.49%	13.4%	37.33%	—
PRTSCarParts.com, Inc.	$6.14	$49.47M	-0.75	-7.02%	-6.97%	-61.91%	—
TLYSTilly's, Inc.	$4.25	$127.96M	-7.33	-2.79%	-0.57%	-3.98%	—

Compare EDUC vs Peers

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs SCHL

Most directly comparable listed peer for EDUC.

Scale Benchmark

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Peer Set

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EDUC SEC Filings & Documents

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

Material company update

Jun 16, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 19, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 21, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

FY 2026

May 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

May 19, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

May 21, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

FY 2026

Jan 13, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 9, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Jul 7, 2025·SEC

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EDUC Frequently Asked Questions

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is Educational Development Corporation's revenue?

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) reported $21.8M in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 3% increase from $21.2M in 1997.

How fast is Educational Development Corporation growing?

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) saw revenue decline by 36.2% over the past year.

Is EDUC profitable?

Yes, Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) is profitable, generating $3.3M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (15.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

What is EDUC's return on equity?

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Educational Development Corporation's free cash flow?

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) generated $1.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q1 2026Latest

Jan 13, 2026

$0.22

$7M

Q4 2025

Oct 9, 2025

$0.15

$5M

Q3 2025

Jul 7, 2025

$0.13

$7M

Q2 2025

May 19, 2025

$0.16

$7M

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

EDUCEducational Development CorporationCurrent

$1.57

$13.36M

4.13

-36.2%

15.29%

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SCHLScholastic Corporation

$45.26

$1.1B

-657.85

2.25%

3.88%

6.91%

—

SSPThe E.W. Scripps Company

$3.15

$371.78M

-1.68

-14.31%

-4.63%

-7.87%

—

WHWyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

$81.60

$6.13B

33.04

1.49%

13.4%

37.33%

—

PRTSCarParts.com, Inc.

$6.14

$49.47M

-0.75

-7.02%

-6.97%

-61.91%

—

TLYSTilly's, Inc.

$4.25

$127.96M

-7.33

-2.79%

-0.57%

-3.98%

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