Scholastic (SCHL)
NASDAQ:SCHL
SCHL Stock Chart & Stats
$39.09
-$0.60(-2.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$39.09
-$0.60(-2.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.77 - $39.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume110.37K
Average Volume (3M)485.67K
Market Cap
$849.91M
Enterprise Value$1.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$104.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$302.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.5
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
2.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.15
Shares Outstanding24,613,592
10 Day Avg. Volume678,646
30 Day Avg. Volume485,671
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.15
Price to Book (P/B)0.50
Price to Sales (P/S)0.29
P/FCF Ratio6.63
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.36
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.91
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.00Price Target Upside2.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
School-based Distribution (Book Fairs/Clubs)Scholastic’s school-channel network is a durable distribution moat: recurring, institutionally anchored Book Fairs/Clubs generate repeat seasonal revenue, concentrate demand, and promote discovery of new titles. This entrenched access to students and educators supports stable sales and customer stickiness over multiple years.
Strong Franchise IP And Backlist DemandHigh-quality, multi-title franchises and deep backlist give Scholastic recurring, high-margin revenue streams and cross-platform monetization (books, entertainment, licensing). Franchise durability reduces reliance on single release timing and supports long-term royalties, reprints and ancillary opportunities.
Balance-sheet Optimization And LiquidityThe sale‑leaseback materially strengthened liquidity and lowered gross leverage, providing structural flexibility to fund buybacks, repay debt, or invest in growth. Improved cash reserves and explicit net‑leverage targets enhance financial resilience and enable strategic capital allocation over the medium term.
Bears Say
Material Top-line ContractionA very large TTM revenue decline undermines scale economics and limits operating leverage, making margin recovery harder. Sustained top‑line weakness reduces pricing power, compresses fixed-cost absorption, and raises the bar for returning to consistent multi‑year growth without new product or channel expansion.
Weakening Free Cash Flow GenerationMarked FCF deterioration limits organic reinvestment and increases reliance on one‑time asset transactions for liquidity. Lower sustainable cash conversion constrains funding for content development, education product rollouts, or absorbing cyclical shocks without re-leveraging or further asset disposals.
Sale‑leaseback And Tariff Pressure On MarginsConverting owned real estate to leased capacity raises ongoing rent and reduces adjusted EBITDA, creating a persistent operating cost step-up. Combined with an expected ~$10M tariff headwind, these structural expense pressures can compress margins and limit the pace at which operating profitability rebounds absent offsetting revenue gains or efficiency actions.
Scholastic News
SCHL FAQ
What was Scholastic’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scholastic lowest stock price was $15.77 and its highest was $39.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Scholastic’s market cap?
Scholastic’s market cap is $849.91M.
When is Scholastic’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scholastic’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 111 days.
How were Scholastic’s earnings last quarter?
Scholastic released its earnings results on Mar 19, 2026. The company reported -$0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.365 by $0.215.
Is Scholastic overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Scholastic’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Scholastic pay dividends?
Scholastic pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.78%. See more information on Scholastic dividends here
What is Scholastic’s EPS estimate?
Scholastic’s EPS estimate is 2.45.
How many shares outstanding does Scholastic have?
Scholastic has 24,613,592 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scholastic’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scholastic reported an EPS of -$0.15 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.365. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.791%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Scholastic?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SCHL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Scholastic Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$40.00 (2.33% Upside)
$40.00 (2.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SCHL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 322.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
113.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. It operates in three segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment publishes and distributes children's books, e-books, media, and interactive products through its school book club and fair channels, as well as trade channels. Its original publications include the Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Bad Guys, Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels, Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Goosebumps, and Clifford The Big Red Dog; and licensed properties comprise the Peppa Pig and Pokemon. In addition, this segment publishes and creates books plus and novelty products for children, including titles, such as the Pastel Studio, Mini Clay World Candy Cart, LEGO Gear Bots, Never Touch series, and other titles under the Klutz and the Make Believe Ideas names; and non-fiction books under the Children's Press and Franklin Watts names. 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; and print and on-line reference, and non-fiction products, as well as consulting services. The International segment offers original trade and educational publishing programs; distributes children's books, digital educational resources, and other materials through school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and trade channels; produces and distributes magazines; and provides online subscription services. The company distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the Internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
SCHL Company Deck
SCHL Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reflected meaningful balance sheet and shareholder‑friendly achievements (>$400M sale‑leaseback proceeds, aggressive buybacks, net cash position, reaffirmed FCF and adjusted EBITDA guidance) alongside operational and seasonal headwinds (modest revenue decline, adjusted EBITDA pressured by sale‑leaseback, Trade and International softness, and tariff costs). Franchise strength (Hunger Games, Dog Man, Wings of Fire), Book Fairs momentum, digital/audience growth, and improving Education profitability are substantial positives that largely offset the near‑term quarter‑specific challenges. Management reiterated confidence in Q4 seasonality, cost mitigation, and longer‑term stabilization and growth actions.View all SCHL earnings summariesSCHL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.00
▲(2.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.47% Insiders
19.52% Mutual Funds
20.21% Other Institutional Investors
28.30% Public Companies and
Individual Investors