Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)

Currency in USD
43.15
-3.29(-7.08%)
Closed·
42.63-0.52(-1.21%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
41.1045.24
52 wk Range
22.6948.07
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
46.44
Open
42.38
Day's Range
41.1-45.24
52 wk Range
22.69-48.07
Volume
731.41K
Average Volume (3m)
336.57K
1-Year Change
61.6105%
Book Value / Share
47.25
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Price Target
42.00
Downside
-2.67%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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Scholastic Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
1 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 42.00
(-2.67% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
B.Riley
Hold42.00-2.67%40.00MaintainJul 08, 2026
B.Riley
Hold40.00-7.30%37.00MaintainMar 20, 2026
B.Riley
Hold37.00-14.25%-DowngradeMar 09, 2026
B.Riley
Buy37.00-14.25%-New CoverageSep 03, 2025

Scholastic Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • Scholastic Q4 EPS of $2.19 met estimates, but revenue of $476.1M missed forecasts by 7.9%, sending shares down 5.25% after-hours to $44.
  • Full-year revenue fell 3% to $1.6B, while adjusted EPS surged to $1.87 from $0.48, driven by cost cuts and $436M free cash flow from sale-leasebacks.
  • Book Fairs revenue rose 5% to $186.6M; Education segment declined 13% amid weak school spending; company raised quarterly dividend 25% to $0.25/share.
  • FY2027 guidance projects 2-4% revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA of $135-145M, and free cash flow of $35-40M with Education recovery expected in H2.
  • CEO Warwick highlighted franchise opportunities including Harry Potter and Dog Man titles, while noting uneven school funding and tariff risks remain challenges.
Last Updated: 07/24/2026, 05:44 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.19 / 2.19
Revenue / Forecast
476.1M / 517.06M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.45%
Dividend Yield
1.72%
Industry Median 2.33%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.92%
Growth Streak

SCHL Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
14.0x13.5x6.9x
PEG Ratio
0.000.040.01
Price/Book
0.9x4.1x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x4.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−4.4%28.0%35.6%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock12.7%19.6%Unlock

Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children’s books in the United States and internationally. The Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children’s print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates school-based book clubs and book fairs. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; supplemental and classroom materials and programs, and related support services; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of kids' and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children’s books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.

Employees
5815

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
10.24M48.10%474.67M
Other Institutional Investors
12.29M51.90%569.71M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
22.53M100.00%1.04B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.99%3,404,180157,818
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP8.15%1,734,30180,402

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FAQ

What Is the Scholastic (SCHL) Stock Price Today?

The Scholastic stock price today is 43.15 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Scholastic Trade On?

Scholastic is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Scholastic?

The stock symbol for Scholastic is "SCHL."

Does Scholastic Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Scholastic dividend yield is 1.85%.

What Is the Scholastic Market Cap?

As of today, Scholastic market cap is 857.01M USD.

What Is Scholastic's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Scholastic EPS (TTM) is 2.45.

When Is the Next Scholastic Earnings Date?

Scholastic will release its next earnings report on Sep 17, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SCHL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Scholastic Stock Split?

Scholastic has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Scholastic Have?

Scholastic has 5815 employees.

What is the current trading status of Scholastic (SCHL)?

As of Jul 25, 2026, Scholastic (SCHL) is trading at a price of 43.15 USD, with a previous close of 46.44 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 41.10 USD to 45.24 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 22.69 USD to 48.07 USD.

What Is Scholastic (SCHL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Scholastic is 42.00 USD, with a high estimate of 42 USD and a low estimate of 42 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -2.67% Downside potential.

What Is the SCHL Premarket Price?

SCHL's last pre-market stock price is 43.82 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,740.00, and the stock has decreased by -2.62, or -5.64%.

What Is the SCHL After Hours Price?

SCHL's last after hours stock price is 42.63 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.52, or -1.21%.
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