VALUE LINE INC (VALU) SEC Filings & Earnings Calls
EquiReason read 5 VALUE LINE INC SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 10-Q on 2026-09-14 — Value Line reported Q1 FY2027 results with publishing revenue down 6.4%, operating income down 31.4%, and net income down 27.9% year-over-year..
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · figures as of 2026-07-31 · read by EquiReason
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14 Sep 202610-QValue Line reported Q1 FY2027 results with publishing revenue down 6.4%, operating income down 31.4%, and net income down 27.9% year-over-year.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total publishing revenues · Publishing · Q1-2027 | $8M | -6% y/y |
| Net income · Q1-2027 | $5M | -28% y/y |
| Income per share · Q1-2027 | $0.50 | -28% y/y |
| Non-voting revenues interest from EAM · EAM · Q1-2027 | $3M | -25% y/y |
| Investment gains · Q1-2027 | $1M | -27% y/y |
| EAM total assets under management · EAM · 2026-07-31 | $3.40B | -32% y/y |
| Operating cash flow · Q1-2027 | $5M | -15% y/y |
| Free cash flow · Q1-2027 | $-5M |
Risks flagged
Concentration risk on single customer
“During the three months ended July 31, 2026, 28.3% of total publishing revenues of $8,051,000 were derived from a single customer.” · word for word
Declining AUM at EAM
“Total assets in the Value Line Funds managed and/or distributed by EAM at July 31, 2026, were $3.40 billion, 32.2% below total assets of $5.01 billion at July 31, 2025.”
Parent company control
“As of July 31, 2026, the Parent owned 92.01% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.” · word for word
18 Aug 2026DEF 14AAnnual proxy statement for Value Line, Inc. disclosing executive compensation, director elections, and governance structure.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net Income · FY2026 | $22M | +5% y/y |
| Total Shareholder Return (TSR) · FY2026 | $134.02 | -10% y/y |
| CEO Total Compensation · FY2026 | $873425.00 | -2% y/y |
| VP Total Compensation · FY2026 | $837419.00 | -3% y/y |
| Median Employee Compensation · FY2026 | $87675.00 | |
| CEO Pay Ratio · FY2026 | $9.96 | |
| Number of Employees · FY2026 | 106 | |
| Outstanding Shares · FY2026 | 9,382,273 | |
| AB&Co. Ownership · FY2026 | 92.0% |
Risks flagged
Controlled Company Governance Risk
“Because AB&Co., Inc. owns 91.98% of the outstanding voting stock of the Company as of August 11, 2026, the Company is a 'controlled company' and is not subject to this requirement.” · word for word
Related Party Transaction Risk
“The Company was reimbursed $348,000 for payments it made on behalf of and services it provided to AB&Co. ... For fiscal 2026, the Company made payments to AB&Co. for federal income taxes amounting to $5,200,000.” · word for word
29 Jul 202610-KValue Line reported FY2026 results: net income increased 4.6% to $21.6M, but operating income declined 32.6% and publishing revenue fell 4.7%.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · FY2026 | $33M | -5% y/y |
| Net Income · FY2026 | $22M | +5% y/y |
| Earnings Per Share (Diluted) · FY2026 | $2.30 | +5% y/y |
| Income from Operations · FY2026 | $4M | -33% y/y |
| Non-voting revenues and non-voting profits interests from EAM Trust · FY2026 | $19M | +4% y/y |
| Investment Gains · FY2026 | $6M | +99% y/y |
| Total Expenses · FY2026 | $29M | +1% y/y |
| Advertising and Promotion Expenses · FY2026 | $4M | -2% y/y |
| Salaries and Employee Benefits · FY2026 | $14M | -1% y/y |
| Production and Distribution Expenses · FY2026 | $6M | +1% y/y |
Risks flagged
Declining Subscription Revenue
“The Company has experienced a negative trend in retail print subscription revenue. While circulation of some print publications has increased, others have experienced a decline in circulation or in average yearly price realized. It is expected that print revenues overall will continue to decline long-term, while the Company emphasizes digital offerings.” · word for word
Customer Concentration
“During the twelve months ended April 30, 2026, 28.7% of total publishing revenues of $33,447,000 were derived from a single customer.” · word for word
EAM AUM Decline
“Total assets in the Value Line Funds managed and/or distributed by EAM at April 30, 2026, were $3.72 billion, which is $0.96 billion, or 20.4%, below total assets of $4.68 billion in the Value Line Funds managed and/or distributed by EAM at April 30, 2025.” · word for word
Controlling Shareholder Risk
“As of April 30, 2026, AB&Co., Inc. beneficially owned 91.98% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s voting stock.” · word for word
Dependence on Key Personnel
“The Company’s executive officers do not have employment agreements with the Company and the Company does not maintain “key man” insurance policies on any of its executive officers.” · word for word
17 Mar 202610-QQ3 FY2026 results: publishing revenue declined, operating income fell sharply, but net income grew due to higher investment gains and EAM income.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total publishing revenues · Publishing · Q3-2026 | $8M | -8% y/y |
| Net income · Q3-2026 | $6M | +15% y/y |
| Income from operations · Q3-2026 | $1M | -36% y/y |
| Revenues and profits interests in EAM Trust · EAM · Q3-2026 | $5M | -3% y/y |
| Investment gains/(losses) · Q3-2026 | $2M | +229% y/y |
| EAM investment management fees · EAM · Q3-2026 | $8M | -8% y/y |
| EAM 12b-1 fees and other fees · EAM · Q3-2026 | $1M | -30% y/y |
| Total assets in Value Line Funds · EAM · 2026-01-31 | $4.20B | -16% y/y |
| Dividends declared per common share · 9M-2026 | $0.97 | +8% y/y |
| Operating cash flow · 9M-2026 | $14M | -6% y/y |
Risks flagged
Declining AUM in Value Line Funds
“Total assets in the Value Line Funds managed and/or distributed by EAM at January 31, 2026, were $4.20 billion, or 15.5% below total assets of $4.97 billion in the Value Line Funds managed and/or distributed by EAM at January 31, 2025.” · word for word
Declining publishing revenue
“Total publishing revenues 8,276 8,967 25,438 26,692” · word for word
Concentration risk from parent ownership
“As of January 31, 2026, the Parent owned 91.97% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.” · word for word
15 Dec 202510-QValue Line reported Q2 FY2026 results with stable net income and slightly lower publishing revenue.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · publishing · Q2-2026 | $9M | -3% y/y |
| Net income · Q2-2026 | $6M | -0% y/y |
| Operating cash flow · H1-2026 | $9M | +9% y/y |
| Free cash flow · H1-2026 | $9M | +9% y/y |
VALUE LINE INC — questions
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- 5 SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 10-Q on 2026-09-14 — Value Line reported Q1 FY2027 results with publishing revenue down 6.4%, operating income down 31.4%, and net income down 27.9% year-over-year.
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