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Scholastic Corp. (SCHL)
NASDAQ:SCHL
SCHL Stock Chart & Stats
$34.29
-$0.60(-2.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$34.29
-$0.60(-2.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.77 - $35.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume110.37K
Average Volume (3M)385.62K
Market Cap
$872.40M
Enterprise Value$1.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$99.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$386.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Mar 19, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.57
Shares Outstanding24,613,592
10 Day Avg. Volume460,737
30 Day Avg. Volume385,622
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 Cap1.30
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$37.00Price Target Upside7.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue Growth And Healthy Gross MarginScholastic's 40.3% TTM revenue growth paired with a 51.99% gross margin supports durable top-line expansion and pricing flexibility. Healthy gross margins provide structural cushion to absorb marketing or product investment while sustaining contribution margins across book cycles and backlist sales.
Durable School-based Distribution NetworkScholastic's large installed school relationships and event-driven book fairs create recurring, calendar-driven demand and unique access to young readers. This entrenched channel reduces customer acquisition friction, supports repeat revenue each school year and strengthens long-term market positioning.
Material Liquidity And Capital Allocation Flexibility From Sale-leasebacksMonetizing real estate unlocked ~$401M net proceeds, materially improving liquidity and funding buybacks and strategic priorities. Converting non-core assets into cash enhances short-to-medium term financial flexibility and enables proactive capital allocation without relying solely on operating cash flow.
Bears Say
Weak Net Profitability And Low Operating MarginsNegative net margin and thin operating margins indicate persistent profitability pressures; even with strong revenues, low EBIT/EBITDA margins limit internal capacity to fund growth and return capital. Sustained margin improvement is required for durable shareholder returns and reinvestment.
Weak Cash Conversion Relative To Reported EarningsLow operating cash-to-net income and FCF-to-net income ratios show earnings do not fully convert to cash, raising concerns about earnings quality. Over time this mismatch can strain liquidity unless improved, increasing reliance on asset monetization or external financing for capital needs.
Education Segment Revenue Vulnerability To Funding/timingEducation sales depend on school budget timing and federal disbursements; delays and slower district decision cycles cause multi-quarter variability. Structural dependence on institutional procurement timelines increases revenue volatility and complicates predictable program adoption and growth in this segment.
Scholastic News
SCHL FAQ
What was Scholastic Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scholastic Corp. lowest stock price was $15.77 and its highest was $35.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Scholastic Corp.’s market cap?
Scholastic Corp.’s market cap is $872.40M.
When is Scholastic Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scholastic Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 19, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Scholastic Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Scholastic Corp. released its earnings results on Dec 18, 2025. The company reported $2.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.065 by $0.505.
Is Scholastic Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Scholastic Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Scholastic Corp. pay dividends?
Scholastic Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.78%. See more information on Scholastic Corp. dividends here
What is Scholastic Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Scholastic Corp.’s EPS estimate is -0.6.
How many shares outstanding does Scholastic Corp. have?
Scholastic Corp. has 24,613,592 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scholastic Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scholastic Corp. reported an EPS of $2.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.065. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.152%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Scholastic Corp.?
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$37.00 (7.90% Upside)
$37.00 (7.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SCHL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 322.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
64.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Scholastic Corp.
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
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strong performance in the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment and successful financial maneuvers like the sale leasebacks. However, challenges in the Education and Entertainment segments indicate areas requiring attention. Overall, the company remains optimistic about future growth and shareholder returns.View all SCHL earnings summariesSCHL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$37.00
▲(7.90% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.47% Insiders
19.70% Mutual Funds
8.49% Other Institutional Investors
40.52% Public Companies and
Individual Investors