Franklin Covey Co (FC) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Franklin Covey Co (FC) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, FC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
Franklin Covey Co is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $203M. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 5 Services-Management Services issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For FC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 30.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 34.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How FC ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Franklin Covey Co (FC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Management Services peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | FC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $203M | 5/5 |
| P/E Ratio | 28.96x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 3.03x | – |
| EPS | $0.62 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $5.92 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $23.26 | – |
| FCF/Share | $1.71 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | FC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 75.2% | – |
| Operating Margin | 2.3% | – |
| EBT Margin | 2.3% | – |
| Tax Rate | 66.0% | – |
The effective tax rate is outside the normal band, which points to a large non-recurring tax item in the trailing twelve months; headline net income, net margin and P/E are affected by it.
Financial Health
| Metric | FC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66x | 4/6 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.61x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 2.63x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 77.7x | 1/5 |
| Working Capital | -$48M | 5/6 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | FC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $27M | 3/5 |
| Free Cash Flow | $19M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$8M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -33.0% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | -46.1% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 7.3% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.1% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | FC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 5.2x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 11.2x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 20.9x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 70 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 32 days | – |
| Payables Period | 36 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 66 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | FC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $263M | – |
| Operating Income | $6M | 2/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $177M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $65M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | FC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 11M | – |
| EPS Growth | -48.3% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $92M | 37.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $12M | 4.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $50M | 20.7% of assets |
| Inventory | $6M | 2.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $176M | 72.5% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $134M | 55.0% of assets |
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Franklin Covey Co (FC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Franklin Covey Co (Services-Management Services): 6 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Franklin Covey Co (FC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Franklin Covey Co (FC) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, FC is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Franklin Covey Co stock predictions?
For FC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 30.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 34.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Franklin Covey Co forecasts updated?
Franklin Covey Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Franklin Covey Co's industry peers?
6 issuers in our coverage, FC included, share the SEC industry code Services-Management Services. The largest are: Bryn Inc. (BRRN), Gartner Inc (IT), Rentokil Initial Plc /Fi (RTO), Evolent Health, Inc. (EVH), Sky Century Investment, Inc. (SKYI).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.