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Scholastic(NASDAQ) SCHL

Market Cap$726.80MMarket 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)+291%
5 Year+23%
1 Year+37%
1 Month+11%
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$38.65
-2.12%
-0.84Today
After hours$38.66+$0.02 (+0.04%)
Scholastic last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 38.712026-10-20
Scholastic stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.4%USD 39.262026-10-13
1 month+11.4%USD 34.752026-09-18
3 month-15.96%USD 46.062026-07-22
Year to date+32.89%USD 29.132025-12-31
1 year+37.01%USD 28.252025-10-20
3 year+13.27%USD 34.172023-10-20
5 year+23.45%USD 31.362021-10-21
Since inception+290.84%USD 10.101992-02-25

Scholastic Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$726.80MMarket 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)

$1.57B

Net Income (TTM)

$56.60M

EPS (TTM)

$1.40

P/E Ratio

28.23

Dividend

$0.85

Beta (Volatility)

0.56 (Low)

Price

$38.65

Volume

336,449

Open

$39.80

Previous Close

$38.71

Daily Range

$38.18 - $39.80

52-Week Range

$26.38 - $48.07

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 17, 2026

SCHL News

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Why Scholastic Stock Climbed This Week

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Why Scholastic Stock Was Flopping on Friday

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Why Scholastic Stock Is Failing to Impress Today

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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
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Why Scholastic Stock Was Tanking on Friday

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

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Why Scholastic Corporation Stock Just Crashed 13%

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About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation NASDAQ:SCHL helps children learn through books and media. It sells literature through school book fairs and classrooms. The company also creates educational tools for teachers.

Where the Stories Begin

  • Children's Book Publishing and Distribution: Sells books through school clubs and fairs; earned $105.8 million for the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026.
  • Education Solutions: Supplies curriculum resources and classroom magazines; generated $30.4 million for the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026.
  • International: Manages book publishing and distribution in global markets; earned $60.5 million for the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026.
  • Entertainment: Produces television shows and digital media; earned $20.1 million for the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026.

Strategic Moves and Media Expansion

  • Expanded entertainment production activity to drive higher segment revenues and improve profitability.
  • Completed the sale-leaseback of the New York headquarters and primary distribution center during fiscal 2026.
  • Acquired new point-of-sale equipment for the book fairs channel during the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026.
  • Introduced the paperback edition of Sunrise on the Reaping in Aug. 2026.

The Distribution Advantage

The company reaches students directly through a network of school-based book fairs and clubs. Ownership of popular franchises like Dog Man and Goosebumps supports sales across both print and media platforms.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Revenue was $216.8 million for the first quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026, down 4% year over year.
  • Net loss was $71.2 million for the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of $71.1 million in the prior year period.
  • Net loss per diluted share was $3.77 for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, compared to a net loss of $2.83 in the prior fiscal year quarter.
  • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $106.8 million as of Aug. 31, 2026.
  • The company repurchased $25.3 million of common stock during the three-month period ended Aug. 31, 2026.

Bottom Line

Scholastic has evolved from a traditional publisher into a diversified education and media business. Its focus on established literary brands and classroom integration supports its global reach.

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Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

6,905

CEO

Peter Warwick, PhD

Website

www.scholastic.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10012, US

SCHL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

54.86%

Operating Margin

1.61%

Net Income Margin

3.60%

Return on Equity

7.05%

Return on Capital

2.29%

Return on Assets

3.28%

Earnings Yield

3.54%

Dividend Yield

2.15%

Payout Ratio

32.86%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$726.80MMarket 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

18.41M

Volume

336.45K

Avg. Volume

419.30K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$863.00M

Operating Income

$25.30M

EBITDA

$296.70M

Operating Cash Flow

$38.10M

Capital Expenditure

-$52.50M

Free Cash Flow

-$14.40M

Cash & ST Invst.

$106.80M

Total Debt

$509.70M

Scholastic Performance Analysis

Scholastic annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
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%
20262026-05-31USD 1,581,900,000-2.7%
Scholastic sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-11-30144.3%
Q32026-02-28-40.3%
Q42026-05-3144.7%
Q12026-08-31-54.5%
Scholastic annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-05-31USD 2.499.4%
20242024-05-31USD 0.40-84.0%
20252025-05-31USD -0.07N/A
20262026-05-31USD 2.34N/A
Scholastic sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-11-30176.7%
Q32026-02-2817.5%
Q42026-05-31-82.4%
Q12026-08-31-937.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Revenue

$216.80M

-3.9%

Gross Profit

$86.10M

-15.7%

Gross Margin

39.71%

N/A

Market Cap

$726.80MMarket 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

$124.28K

N/A

Employees

5,848

N/A

Net Income

-$71.20M

-0.1%

EBITDA

-$67.20M

+8.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Total Cash

$106.80M

+13.3%

Total Debt

$509.70M

+15.0%

Accounts Receivable

$254.80M

+5.6%

Inventory

$315.30M

-2.1%

Long Term Debt

$451.10M

+9.9%

Short Term Debt

$58.60M

+78.1%

Return on Assets

3.28%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

2.21%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$108.70M

-18.4%

Operating Cash Flow

-$94.60M

-15.6%

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Questions About SCHL

What is the current price of Scholastic?

Scholastic is trading at $38.71 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Scholastic?

Over the past 52 weeks, Scholastic has traded between $26.38 and $48.07.

How much debt does Scholastic have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Scholastic reported total debt of $509.70M.

How much cash does Scholastic have on hand?

Scholastic reported $106.80M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Scholastic’s dividend yield?

Scholastic currently has a dividend yield of 2.15%.

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