NASDAQ:EDUC Educational Development (EDUC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → SHOCKING Crypto Leak… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free EDUC Stock Alerts $1.98 +0.06 (+3.13%) (As of 04/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$1.82▼$2.0550-Day Range$1.68▼$2.8852-Week Range$0.80▼$2.95Volume27,586 shsAverage Volume36,316 shsMarket Capitalization$16.97 millionP/E Ratio99.05Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Educational Development alerts: Email Address Educational Development MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.40% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.09Based on 94 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.39 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector119th out of 139 stocksMiscellaneous Nondurable Goods Industry4th out of 5 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Educational Development. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.40% of the float of Educational Development has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEducational Development has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Educational Development has recently decreased by 24.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEducational Development does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEducational Development does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Educational Development is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EDUC. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEducational Development has a news sentiment score of 0.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 94 news articles for Educational Development this week, compared to 69 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for EDUC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Educational Development to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Educational Development insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders26.20% of the stock of Educational Development is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 19.60% of the stock of Educational Development is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Educational Development is 99.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.47.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Educational Development is 99.05, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 21.70.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEducational Development has a P/B Ratio of 0.38. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad AltimetrySecret Bull Market Starts in This Unusual Sector"We're only at the very beginning of a new wave that could deliver 500%-plus gains in the years to come." In fact, 50 small companies related to this sector have already soared 100% or more in a recent 90-day stretch. Click for my No. 1 investment, all free of charge, click here. About Educational Development Stock (NASDAQ:EDUC)Educational Development Corporation, a publishing company, operates as a publisher of educational children's books in the United States. It operates through two segments, PaperPie and Publishing. The company offers various books, including touchy-feely board books, activity books and flashcards, adventure and search books, art books, sticker books, and foreign language books, as well as internet-linked books comprising science and math titles, and chapter books and novels. It markets its products to retail accounts, which include book, school supply, toy and gift stores and museums, through commissioned sales representatives, trade and specialty wholesalers, and its internal tele-sales group; and through a network of independent sales consultants through internet sales, direct sales, home shows, and book fairs. Educational Development Corporation was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Read More EDUC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EDUC Stock News HeadlinesApril 19, 2024 | msn.comSpecial education teacher at Marlboro Memorial Middle School charged with harassmentApril 19, 2024 | cbsnews.comDetroit Wing Company, Rising Stars Academy provide job opportunities for young adults receiving special educationApril 19, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. 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April 19, 2024 | msn.comPennsylvania board’s cancellation of gay actor’s school visit ill-advised, education leaders sayApril 19, 2024 | msn.comNYC to restore $500 million to save 3-K, other education programs on the chopping blockApril 19, 2024 | msn.comCuts could cost thousands of US soldiers their education benefitsApril 19, 2024 | msn.comMinister silent on next step in battle with education councilApril 19, 2024 | yahoo.com'Higher education has lost a dedicated leader:' Massasoit president succumbs to cancerApril 19, 2024 | news.yahoo.comEducation Department boosts legal defenses for transgender studentsApril 19, 2024 | msn.comJudge’s order could send Braintree special education student back to public schoolApril 18, 2024 | msn.comFrederick County Public Schools teacher receives national award in educationApril 18, 2024 | msn.comEducation Department admits ‘challenging year’ for FAFSA: ‘We’re not at the point we would like to be’April 18, 2024 | msn.comMissouri lawmakers pass massive education bill targeting 4-day weeks, boosting private schoolsApril 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan StudentsApril 18, 2024 | msn.comRescue education sector from total collapse – Group tells TinubuApril 18, 2024 | apnews.com250,000 Afghan children need education, food and homes after returning from Pakistan, says NGOApril 18, 2024 | yahoo.comCity officials may return a $75,000 grant for vaccine education. Here's why.April 18, 2024 | nj.comExactly why an education task force would be helpful; Payroll tax is enforceable | LettersApril 18, 2024 | yahoo.comMO lawmakers pass massive education bill targeting 4-day weeks, boosting private schoolsApril 18, 2024 | msn.comBiden's education secretary vows to shut down the largest Christian university in the USApril 18, 2024 | msn.comGovernment allocates NIS 1.7 billion for education in the southSee More Headlines Receive EDUC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Educational Development and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/11/2024Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/09/2024Fiscal Year End2/28/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Miscellaneous nondurable goods Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:EDUC CUSIPN/A CIK31667 Webwww.edcpub.com Phone(918) 622-4522Fax918-665-7919Employees138Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.02 Trailing P/E Ratio97.05 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-2,510,000.00 Net Margins0.42% Pretax Margin0.60% Return on Equity0.53% Return on Assets0.25% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.57 Current Ratio3.64 Quick Ratio1.24 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$57.04 million Price / Sales0.29 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$5.19 per share Price / Book0.37Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,571,000Free Float6,325,000Market Cap$16.63 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.19 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Randall W. White (Age 82)Executive Chairman & Treasurer Mr. Craig M. White (Age 55)President, CEO & Director Comp: $284kMr. Daniel E. O'Keefe CPA (Age 55)Corporate Secretary & CFO Comp: $241.1kMs. Heather N. Cobb (Age 48)Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Comp: $230.8kKey CompetitorsNatural Health TrendsNASDAQ:NHTCLee EnterprisesNYSE:LEEPhoenix New MediaNYSE:FENGDigital AllyNASDAQ:DGLYReading InternationalNASDAQ:RDIView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipRidgewood Investments LLCBought 23,600 shares on 4/10/2024Ownership: 0.275%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 47,502 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 0.756%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 47,502 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.756%Dimensional Fund Advisors LPSold 65,647 shares on 2/7/2024Ownership: 0.366%View All Institutional Transactions EDUC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EDUC shares performed in 2024? Educational Development's stock was trading at $1.16 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, EDUC shares have increased by 70.7% and is now trading at $1.98. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Educational Development? Educational Development saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 25,000 shares, a decrease of 24.9% from the March 15th total of 33,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 38,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days. Approximately 0.4% of the company's shares are sold short. View Educational Development's Short Interest. When is Educational Development's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024. View our EDUC earnings forecast. How were Educational Development's earnings last quarter? Educational Development Co. (NASDAQ:EDUC) posted its earnings results on Thursday, January, 11th. The company reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.07. The company earned $16.94 million during the quarter. Educational Development had a net margin of 0.42% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.53%. Is Educational Development a good dividend stock? Educational Development (NASDAQ:EDUC) pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for EDUC. When did Educational Development's stock split? Educational Development shares split on Thursday, August 23rd 2018. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, August 22nd 2018. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, August 22nd 2018. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. What is Randall W. White's approval rating as Educational Development's CEO? 9 employees have rated Educational Development Chief Executive Officer Randall W. White on Glassdoor.com. Randall W. White has an approval rating of 46% among the company's employees. This puts Randall W. White in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Educational Development own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Educational Development investors own include Block (SQ), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Mesoblast (MESO), AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Brinker International (EAT), Enbridge (ENB), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Energy Transfer (ET). Who are Educational Development's major shareholders? Educational Development's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ridgewood Investments LLC (0.28%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Educational Development? Shares of EDUC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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