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Franklin Covey Company (FC) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$18.10 -1.95% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $18.00

Franklin Covey Company (FC) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 53/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 53/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $208.5M

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As of 2026-11-02, Franklin Covey Company (NYSE: FC) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 53/100 at a spot price of $18.10 (-1.95% 1D, market cap $208.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, FC ranks #508 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), FC carries a Roarable D+ (53/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 68.0x, gross margin of 76.2%, and ROIC of 12.4%. By comparison, TPVG (TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp.) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E 3.8x, ROIC 13.9%, cap $185.2M) and KLC (KinderCare Learning Companies Inc.) posts a E grade (24/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -1.0%, cap $243.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TPVG leads on earnings multiple (3.8x) while WW leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FC?

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Per FC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0000886206), Franklin Covey Company generated $267.1M in revenue (-7.0% YoY), $3.1M in net income, and $20.7M in free cash flow against $221.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (76% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $18.00 (-0.54%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 7.8% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 53/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 50.6% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-2.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (53/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY FC SCORES 53/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 7.8% FCF Margin ($20.7M FCF) & 76.2% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+12/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 60% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (52.7) create a -13 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C$18.67-4% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$17.92+3.7% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$18.59-2.6% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$18.10-0.9% Hist 90D α

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While FC currently carries a cautious 53/100 (D+) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Strong cash generator (76% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($18.30) and Max Pain ($19.01) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $28.15.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “FC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Nov 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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FC Smart-Money Thermometer: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on FC. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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FC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -17.31%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-02O $18.39H $18.46L $18.10C $18.10VOL 30.5K

RES: $18.95SUP: $14.75SMA50: $18.30SMA200: $19.62

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

45.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -7.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #508 of 1011 ⚔️ TPVG vs FC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (FC vs. TPVG, KLC, EVI, WW)

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Franklin Covey Company (FC) ranks #508 by composite RQD confidence (53/100, grade D+) and #688 by equity capitalization ($208.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TPVG leads on earnings valuation at 3.8x trailing P/E, while WW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. EVI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 59/100 (C-) compared with FC at 53/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
FC ACTIVE Franklin Covey Company	D+	53/100	68.0x	76.2%	12.4%	-1.95%	$208.5M	Benchmark Subject
TPVG TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp.	D-	41/100	3.8x	—	13.9%	-0.44%	$185.2M	/tpvg-vs-fc →
KLC KinderCare Learning Companies Inc.	E	24/100	—	—	-1.0%	-0.98%	$243.0M	/klc-vs-fc →
EVI EVI Industries Inc.	C-	59/100	37.3x	30.4%	5.4%	-2.16%	$279.7M	/evi-vs-fc →
WW WW International Inc.	D	45/100	—	—	85.0%	-1.00%	$150.5M	/ww-vs-fc →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-31 • CIK 0000886206

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31), Franklin Covey Company (FC) reported GAAP revenue of $267.1M (-7.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $287.2M , and -4.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $3.1M, operating cash flow of $29.0M, and free cash flow of $20.7M (-63.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, FC closed FY2025 with $221.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.60, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-08-31	$267.1M	$3.1M	$29.0M	$20.7M	$221.3M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-08-31	$287.2M	$23.4M	$60.3M	$56.6M	$239.9M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-08-31	$280.5M	$17.8M	$35.7M	$35.7M	—	—

3. FC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does FC compare to TPVG and KLC in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FC?

Where is FC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FC last traded at $18.10 (-1.95% on volume of 42,332 shares), positioning the stock -1.09% below its 50-day simple moving average ($18.30) and -7.75% below its 200-day simple moving average ($19.62). Across its 52-week range of $11.16 to $26.81, FC sits at the 44.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.0% ($16.65 to $19.55).

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Are FC insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies FC leadership and institutional positioning as: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING.

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FC Core Snapshot

Market Cap $208.5M

Trailing / Fwd P/E 68.0x / 63.2x

Gross Profit Margin 76.2%

Return on Capital (ROIC) 12.4%

Free Cash Flow Yield 9.94%

12M Base Price Target $17.69

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Franklin Covey (FC) Slips to $18.68 as Shares Test Lower Support Zone - Double Bottom

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FC — Franklin Covey Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:40:57Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, FC scores 53 out of 100 with a letter grade of D+, labeled "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." Across the five pillars, the fundamental cash engine scores 15 of 20 (ROIC 12.4%; FCF yield 9.94%), which is the strongest component and signals that the business generates meaningful cash relative to its market value. Whale/13F flow scores 8 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), indicating limited institutional conviction in the source data. Insider conviction scores 12 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow). Macro regime fit scores 7 of 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), suggesting the stock tracks broad market moves without a clear defensive or thematic tailwind. Forensic balance sheet scores 11 of 20 (Altman Z 2.6; Piotroski F 5/9; Debt/Equity 0.5), a middling profile.

For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the cash-generation metrics: a 9.94% FCF yield and 12.4% ROIC are the core supports for the rating's fundamental pillar. The valuation tradeoff is substantial, however. Per the market data, trailing P/E is 68 and forward P/E is 63.2, while operating margin is only 2.1% and net margin is 1.1%. The gap between high earnings multiples and thin reported margins means the valuation depends heavily on cash conversion holding up. Per the RQD rating, the blended composite lands in the sell zone, so the framework views the risk/reward as unfavorable at present.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
18.46	$208.5M	68	63.2	15	0.27	0%	1.0	$11.16 - $26.81	12.4%

Business

Franklin Covey Company (FC) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Other Consumer Services industry, per the profile section. Not available in source data for detailed product lines, customer segments, or revenue model descriptions. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 76.2%, which indicates a high-margin revenue base before operating expenses. Per the SEC financials, FY 2025 revenue was $267.1M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news section, the wire contains six items, all tagged to FC with yellow light signals. Catalysts include: (1) an expected release of fiscal 2026 results after market close on Nov. 4; (2) a TradingView revenue estimate for the next quarter of 72.24M USD; (3) a Form 4 filing by Holly Procter, President of the Enterprise Division, dated October 18; (4) technical commentary noting shares testing a lower support zone and a double-bottom pattern; and (5) macro strategy coverage. Risk watch items include the upcoming earnings release and the stock's position near its lower support zone. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals are present.

Open Questions

What are the specific drivers of the revenue decline from $287.2M to $267.1M and the sharp operating income drop from $33.0M to $5.7M?
Is the 68x trailing P/E sustainable given thin 2.1% operating margins, and what cash-conversion trajectory underpins the 9.94% FCF yield?
What is the total debt balance and debt maturity profile, given that debt is unreported in the source data?
What do the fiscal 2026 results due Nov. 4 show relative to the 72.24M USD quarterly revenue estimate?
What institutional or insider holdings and analyst coverage exist, since these sections are unpopulated?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is FC (D+ • RQD 53/100) a Buy at $18.46?

Welcome to the FC (Franklin Covey Company) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 53/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Other Consumer Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (12.4% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (68.0x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $18.46

Pump the brakes on FC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on FC, but look at what you are paying: 68.0x trailing P/E with 76.2% gross margins. Unless Franklin Covey Company expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $18.46

FC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on FC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $18.46 (52-wk range $11.16 - $26.81), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.