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Scholastic

(NASDAQ) SCHL

Current Price$46.89
Market Cap$1.02BMarket 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)+362%
5 Year+56%
1 Year+125%
1 Month+10%
Scholastic last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 46.962026-07-17
Scholastic stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.14%USD 45.532026-07-10
1 month+9.85%USD 42.752026-06-17
3 month+18.67%USD 39.572026-04-17
Year to date+60.18%USD 29.322025-12-31
1 year+125.06%USD 20.872025-07-17
3 year+23.1%USD 38.152023-07-18
5 year+56.22%USD 30.062021-07-16
Since inception+361.91%USD 10.171992-02-25

Scholastic Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.02BMarket 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)

$1.61B

Net Income (TTM)

$62.70M

EPS (TTM)

$2.48

P/E Ratio

18.91

Dividend

$0.80

Beta (Volatility)

0.56 (Low)

Price

$46.89

Volume

337,647.834

Open

$46.37

Previous Close

$46.96

Daily Range

$45.43 - $46.96

52-Week Range

$21.34 - $48.07

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 23, 2026

SCHL News

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Why Scholastic Stock Climbed This Week

Joe TenebrusoMar 21, 2026
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Why Scholastic Stock Was Flopping on Friday

Eric VolkmanSep 19, 2025
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Why Scholastic Stock Is Failing to Impress Today

Lou WhitemanJul 19, 2024
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Why Scholastic Stock Dropped on Friday

John BallardSep 22, 2023
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Why Scholastic Stock Soared Today

Jon QuastJul 21, 2023
two school kids reading a book.

Why Scholastic Stock Was Tanking on Friday

Dave KovaleskiMar 24, 2023
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Why Scholastic Stock Shot Nearly 6% Higher Today

Eric VolkmanDec 16, 2022
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Why Scholastic Corporation Stock Just Crashed 13%

Rich SmithDec 18, 2020
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About Scholastic

Scholastic helps children find books they enjoy through school events. It provides teachers with magazines and materials for their classrooms. The company also creates television shows based on popular book series.

Books, Magazines, and Media

  • Book Publishing and Distribution: Sells children’s novels and graphic novels through school-based clubs, fairs, and retail shops.
  • Education Solutions: Supplies schools with classroom magazines and digital teaching tools for grades pre-kindergarten through 12.
  • Entertainment: Produces and licenses family films and television programs based on popular company-owned book brands.
  • International Publishing: Manages book distribution and educational programs in markets such as Canada, Australia, and Asia.

Strategic Deals and Asset Sales

  • Completed the acquisition of 9 Story on June 20, 2024, to expand into television production.
  • Finalized the sale of its New York headquarters and a Missouri distribution facility on December 17, 2025.
  • Used proceeds from asset sales to repay $350 million in debt during the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • Entered a new credit agreement on November 26, 2024, providing a $400 million revolving credit facility.

A Unique Connection to Schools

Scholastic operates a seasonal business model tied to the academic calendar. It uses a proprietary network of school-based clubs and fairs to reach students directly.

Recent Performance by the Numbers

  • Revenue was $329.1 million in Q3 2026, down 1.9% from $335.4 million in Q3 2025.
  • Net income reached $62.5 million in Q3 2026, an improvement from a loss of $3.6 million in Q3 2025.
  • Operating loss deepened to $26.9 million in Q3 2026 from a loss of $23.3 million in Q3 2025.
  • Free cash flow was negative $43.9 million in Q3 2026, worsening from negative $21 million in Q3 2025.

The Big Picture

Scholastic is shifting from a traditional publisher to a multi-media content creator. Recent asset sales and the 9 Story acquisition show a focus on media expansion and reducing debt.

AI Generated • May 3, 2026

Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

7,090

CEO

Peter Warwick, PhD

Website

www.scholastic.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10012, US

SCHL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

56.22%

Operating Margin

1.81%

Net Income Margin

3.88%

Return on Equity

6.91%

Return on Capital

1.42%

Return on Assets

3.52%

Earnings Yield

5.29%

Dividend Yield

1.70%

Payout Ratio

33.49%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.02BMarket 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

21.74M

Volume

337.65K

Avg. Volume

396.39K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$907.40M

Operating Income

$29.20M

EBITDA

$219.90M

Operating Cash Flow

$67.80M

Capital Expenditure

-$45.70M

Free Cash Flow

$22.10M

Cash & ST Invst.

$104.60M

Total Debt

$284.60M

Scholastic Performance Analysis

Scholastic annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-05-31USD 1,642,900,000N/A
20232023-05-31USD 1,704,000,0003.7%
20242024-05-31USD 1,589,700,000-6.7%
20252025-05-31USD 1,625,500,0002.3%
Scholastic sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-05-3151.6%
Q12025-08-31-55.6%
Q22025-11-30144.3%
Q32026-02-28-40.3%
Scholastic annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-05-31USD 2.27N/A
20232023-05-31USD 2.499.4%
20242024-05-31USD 0.40-84.0%
20252025-05-31USD -0.07N/A
Scholastic sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-05-31553.8%
Q12025-08-31-579.7%
Q22025-11-30176.7%
Q32026-02-2817.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$329.10M

-1.9%

Gross Profit

$178.80M

-1.1%

Gross Margin

54.33%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.02BMarket 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

$144.01K

N/A

Employees

7,090

N/A

Net Income

$62.50M

+1836.1%

EBITDA

$115.80M

+2795.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$104.60M

+10.5%

Total Debt

$284.60M

-27.2%

Accounts Receivable

$290.60M

-11.2%

Inventory

$282.50M

+4.3%

Long Term Debt

$502.60M

+39.8%

Short Term Debt

$33.30M

+6.4%

Return on Assets

3.52%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

2.52%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$43.90M

-109.0%

Operating Cash Flow

-$30.50M

-154.2%

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Questions About SCHL

What is the current price of Scholastic?

Scholastic is trading at $46.96 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Scholastic?

Over the past 52 weeks, Scholastic has traded between $21.34 and $48.07.

How much debt does Scholastic have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Scholastic reported total debt of $302.00M.

How much cash does Scholastic have on hand?

Scholastic reported $104.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Scholastic’s dividend yield?

Scholastic currently has a dividend yield of 1.70%.

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