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Educational Development(NASDAQ) EDUC

Current Price$1.46
Market Cap$12.36MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+1,036%
5 Year-87%
1 Year+8%
1 Month-5%
Educational Development last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 1.452026-07-23
Educational Development stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.61%USD 1.522026-07-16
1 month-5.23%USD 1.532026-06-23
3 month+2.11%USD 1.422026-04-24
Year to date+9.85%USD 1.322025-12-31
1 year+7.6%USD 1.352025-07-23
3 year-17.14%USD 1.752023-07-24
5 year-87.23%USD 11.362021-07-23
Since inception+1,036.34%USD 0.131992-05-01

Educational Development Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$12.36MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$19.25M

Net Income (TTM)

$3.02M

EPS (TTM)

$0.23

P/E Ratio

6.31

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.38 (Low)

Price

$1.46

Volume

800

Open

$1.46

Previous Close

$1.46

Daily Range

$1.46 - $1.46

52-Week Range

$1.01 - $1.84

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 8, 2026

EDUC News

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About Educational Development

Educational Development Corporation creates and sells children’s books and educational toys. Its products help parents and teachers support early learning and reading. The company’s books and games are used in homes, schools, and libraries.

Books, Toys, and More: What’s on Offer?

  • PaperPie (Direct Sales): Sells children’s books and educational products through independent consultants; 83.5% of total net revenues, net of discounts and allowances (six months ended August 31, 2025).
  • Publishing (Retail/Wholesale): Distributes books to bookstores, schools, and museums; 16.5% of total revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2025.
  • Usborne Books: Exclusive U.S. distributor for Usborne children’s books; 45.8% of PaperPie product revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2025.
  • Kane Miller Books: Publishes and sells children’s books with diverse stories and themes.
  • Learning Wrap-Ups & SmartLab Toys: Offers educational tools and science-based toys for hands-on learning.

Plot Twists: Growth and Expansion Moves

  • Rebranded direct sales division as PaperPie in 2023 to align with the Usborne agreement.
  • Expanded product lines to include STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) toys and educational manipulatives in recent years.
  • Entered new lease agreements for the Hilti Complex in 2025 to generate rental income.
  • Initiated sale of the Hilti Complex in 2025 to pay down debt and improve liquidity.

What Makes Educational Development Corporation Stand Out?

The company combines traditional retail with a direct sales network of independent consultants. It holds exclusive U.S. rights to distribute Usborne books, a major children’s brand. Its business model blends wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels for broad market reach.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Revenue was $7 million in QQ3 2026, down 36.6% year-over-year.
  • PaperPie segment made up 83.5% of net revenue (six months ended August 31, 2025).
  • Gross margin was 58.2% for the six months ended August 31, 2025.
  • Active PaperPie Brand Partners fell 58.3% year-over-year in Q2 FY26.
  • Company defaulted on its credit agreement in September 2025.

Bottom Line

Educational Development Corporation has shifted between retail and direct sales to reach families and schools. Recent financial and operational challenges have tested its adaptability and business model.

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Distributors

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

64

CEO

Craig M. White

Website

www.edcpub.com

Headquarters

Tulsa, OK 74146, US

EDUC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

63.85%

Operating Margin

4.43%

Net Income Margin

15.67%

Return on Equity

7.17%

Return on Capital

-1.59%

Return on Assets

5.70%

Earnings Yield

15.85%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$12.36MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

8.53M

Volume

800

Avg. Volume

150.08K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$12.29M

Operating Income

$852.20K

EBITDA

$8.87M

Operating Cash Flow

$1.17M

Capital Expenditure

-$431.40K

Free Cash Flow

$741.70K

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.66M

Total Debt

$6.74M

Educational Development Performance Analysis

Educational Development annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-02-28USD 87,829,000-38.2%
20242024-02-29USD 51,030,300-41.9%
20252025-02-28USD 34,191,000-33.0%
20262026-02-28USD 22,913,600-33.0%
Educational Development sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-08-31-35.0%
Q32025-11-3051.6%
Q42026-02-28-56.1%
Q12026-05-3147.4%
Educational Development annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-02-28USD -0.31N/A
20242024-02-29USD 0.07N/A
20252025-02-28USD -0.63N/A
20262026-02-28USD 0.27N/A
Educational Development sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-08-31-15.4%
Q32025-11-30706.7%
Q42026-02-28-127.5%
Q12026-05-3136.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Revenue

$4.54M

-36.2%

Gross Profit

$2.82M

-31.8%

Gross Margin

62.18%

N/A

Market Cap

$12.36MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$193.14K

N/A

Employees

64

N/A

Net Income

-$1.40M

-29.8%

EBITDA

$73.90K

+112.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.66M

+59.8%

Total Debt

$6.74M

-78.5%

Accounts Receivable

$570.50K

-71.5%

Inventory

$16.06M

-36.3%

Long Term Debt

$5.43M

+2039.6%

Short Term Debt

$1.32M

-95.8%

Return on Assets

5.70%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

1.82%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$468.30K

-60.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$564.30K

-59.6%

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Questions About EDUC

What is the current price of Educational Development?

Educational Development is trading at $1.46 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Educational Development?

Over the past 52 weeks, Educational Development has traded between $1.01 and $1.84.

How much debt does Educational Development have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Educational Development reported total debt of $6.74M.

How much cash does Educational Development have on hand?

Educational Development reported $1.81M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Educational Development’s dividend yield?

Educational Development does not currently have a dividend yield.

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