Scholastic Corp. (SCHL)
NASDAQ:SCHL
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SCHL Stock Chart & Stats
$39.77
-$0.60(-2.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$39.77
-$0.60(-2.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.78 - $43.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume110.37K
Average Volume (3M)660.93K
Market Cap
$867.52M
Enterprise Value$1.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$104.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$284.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.5
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
2.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.58
Shares Outstanding20,914,276
10 Day Avg. Volume866,303
30 Day Avg. Volume660,933
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/Revenue0.73
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.00Price Target Upside0.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet LiquidityThe >$400M sale‑leaseback proceeds and revolver repayment materially improved liquidity and financial flexibility. This strengthens the company's ability to fund strategic investments, absorb seasonality in school sales, execute buybacks, and pursue a disciplined path to the stated 2.0–2.5× net‑leverage target.
Franchise Content StrengthDeep, proven franchises and a strong backlist create durable revenue streams through repeat publishing, licensing and entertainment monetization. Reliable bestseller performance reduces release timing risk, supports cross‑media opportunities, and underpins long‑term margin resilience versus one‑off titles.
School-channel DurabilityScholastic's embedded relationships with schools via book fairs and clubs provide recurring, event‑driven demand that is hard for competitors to replicate. Growing per‑fair spend and digital eWallet adoption enhance monetization and make the school channel a steady, predictable revenue base over multiple academic cycles.
Bears Say
Weak Revenue TrendA near‑40% TTM revenue decline materially reduces operating scale and operating leverage. Persistent top‑line weakness can depress margins, constrain marketing and content investment, and makes future profitability dependent on sustained recovery in Trade, International and Education sales.
Deteriorating Cash GenerationSharply weaker cash conversion limits the firm's ability to self‑fund content development, digital initiatives and working‑capital needs. Sustained lower FCF increases reliance on non‑recurring asset sales or external financing for capital returns, reducing strategic optionality during downturns.
Sale‑leaseback Operating DragThe sale‑leaseback improved liquidity but introduced a recurring rent expense and a structural EBITDA headwind (~$14M partial‑year impact). Coupled with tariff headwinds and softness in Trade/International, this raises the baseline cost structure and complicates sustainable margin recovery absent stronger top‑line growth.
Scholastic News
SCHL FAQ
What was Scholastic Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scholastic Corp. lowest stock price was $16.78 and its highest was $43.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Scholastic Corp.’s market cap?
Scholastic Corp.’s market cap is $867.52M.
When is Scholastic Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scholastic Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Scholastic Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Scholastic Corp. 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 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 2.19.
How many shares outstanding does Scholastic Corp. have?
Scholastic Corp. has 20,914,276 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scholastic Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scholastic Corp. 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 Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SCHL
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Scholastic Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$40.00 (0.58% Upside)
$40.00 (0.58% 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.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $394.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
151.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.20%
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
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
▲(0.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.25% Insiders
23.04% Mutual Funds
0.78% Other Institutional Investors
37.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors