Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) Stock: An Overview and Forecast
Educational Development Corporation (EDUC), traded on NASDAQ, is a publisher and distributor of educational children's books. This article provides an overview of EDUC stock, examining its performance, key statistics, and potential future prospects as of early 2026.
Company Overview
Educational Development Corp. operates through two segments: PaperPie and Publishing. The PaperPie segment utilizes a network of independent Brand Partners for sales via the internet, direct sales, home shows, and book fairs. The Publishing segment markets its products to retail accounts, including bookstores, school supply stores, toy and gift shops, and museums, through commissioned sales representatives, trade and specialty wholesalers, and an internal telesales group. The company is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Current Stock Price and Key Statistics
As of February 27, 2026, EDUC stock closed at $1.36, down 4.15% during the day. In extended trading (as of 04:10 PM Eastern), the price remained at $1.36, showing minimal change. Key statistics for EDUC include:
- Market Capitalization: $11.58 million
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 2.85
- 52-Week Range: $0.92 - $1.84
- Average Daily Volume: 28.98K
- Revenue (TTM): $25.37M
- EBITDA (TTM): -$4.84M
- Debt / Equity: 0.15x
- 5-Year Debt / Equity: 0.27x
- Beta (LTM): 0.26x
- Interest Coverage: -3.1x
- Current Ratio: 3.4x
- Dividend & Yield: $0.00 (0.00%)
EDUC's stock has fluctuated between $1.31 and $1.41 recently. Trading volume on a recent day was 18.32K shares, compared to the average daily volume of 7.99K.
Financial Performance
Educational Development Corporation posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 8th. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter and revenue of $7.01 million for the quarter. Educational Development had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.61% and a net margin of 16.10%.
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Earnings Surprises
In Q3 2024, Educational Development (EDUC) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.24, beating estimates of $0.18 by 33.33%.
Valuation Ratios
The P/E ratio of Educational Development is 2.90, which is less expensive than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.05 and the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 29.37. Educational Development has a Price/Book Value per Share Ratio of 0.29.
Ownership
Approximately 25% of Educational Development's stock is held by insiders. Top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.29%), State Street Corp (0.37%), and Bridgeway Capital Management LLC (0.26%). Insiders that own company stock include Kara Gae Neal, Bradely Von Stoots, Amy Emerson, and Steven G Hooser.
Stock Split
Educational Development's stock split on Thursday, August 23rd 2018. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, August 22nd 2018. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, August 22nd 2018.
Market Sentiment and Analyst Ratings
Currently, Educational Development has a consensus rating of "Sell." This may be due to the company not being under analyst coverage compared to peer companies that do receive analyst-driven ratings.
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Buying and Selling EDUC Stock
Shares of EDUC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account such as Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, Vanguard Brokerage Services, and Robinhood.
Potential Future Outlook
Based on the data available, several factors could influence the future performance of EDUC stock:
- Market Conditions: General market trends and economic conditions can impact stock prices.
- Company Performance: Continued revenue growth and profitability will be essential for driving the stock price higher.
- Strategic Initiatives: How effectively Educational Development executes its business strategy, particularly in its PaperPie and Publishing segments, will be critical.
- Investor Sentiment: Changes in investor sentiment and analyst ratings can lead to fluctuations in the stock price.
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