Educational Development
EDUC
$1.300 -0.76%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Publishing
Q1 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $7.11M down 20.8% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-0.13 increased by 35% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 58.2%
  • Net income of -1.08M
  • ""We have to pivot quickly to accommodate this change in trends."" - Management Team
EDUC
Educational Development Corporation

Executive Summary

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) experienced a challenging Q1 2026, reporting a revenue decline of 20.76% year-over-year, alongside a 35.70% decrease compared to the previous quarter. With revenue totaling $7.1 million and a net loss of $1.1 million, the company's performance reflects their ongoing struggles in the competitive publishing industry. Despite seeing operational costs rise, management continues to emphasize a commitment to quality educational content and the potential for market recovery. This report delves into the key metrics and management commentary to assess the implications for future investor engagement.

The company's gross profit saw a significant drop of 25.59% year-over-year, indicating adverse effects on profitability margins. Management acknowledged that increased costs in marketing and sales, alongside a tight labor market, have impacted operational efficiency. As educational trends shift, there's a need for adaptive strategies to align production with market demand, which will be essential moving forward to drive shareholder value and avoid prolonged losses.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
7.11M
QoQ: -35.70% | YoY: -20.76%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
4.14M
58.22% margin
QoQ: -40.08% | YoY: -25.59%
Operating Income
Increasing
-1.56M
QoQ: -30.53% | YoY: 23.48%
Net Income
Increasing
-1.08M
QoQ: -28.66% | YoY: 33.41%
EPS
Increasing
-0.13
QoQ: -30.00% | YoY: 35.00%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2026 7.11 -0.13 -20.8% View
Q3 2025 11.05 -0.10 -34.8% View
Q2 2025 6.51 -0.22 -38.6% View
Q1 2025 9.99 -0.15 -31.2% View
Q4 2024 8.97 -0.20 -40.1% View