Scholastic (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$19.59 - $44.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume110.37K
Average Volume (3M)317.56K
Market Cap
$931.23M
Enterprise Value$1.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$104.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$284.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.4
Beta0.84
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. Volume378,987
30 Day Avg. Volume317,564
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 Cap1.35
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.70
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.69B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet / LiquidityThe sale‑leaseback generated over $400M of net proceeds, allowed repayment of the revolver and produced a net cash position. This materially boosts liquidity and financial flexibility, enabling capital returns and providing a multi‑month buffer against operational volatility.
Franchise Strength & BacklistHigh‑profile franchises and a deep backlist deliver recurring sales and durable demand across channels. Bestsellers and sustained backlist performance support steady royalty, licensing and trade revenues, underpinning structural revenue resilience beyond single‑release cycles.
School Distribution ChannelsSchool partnerships (book fairs/clubs) provide repeatable, calendarized revenue with strong consumer engagement and rising digital adoption (eWallets). Stable fair counts and higher revenue per fair indicate a durable, hard‑to‑replicate distribution advantage in the education market.
Bears Say
Top‑line WeaknessA large TTM revenue decline signals weak demand and creates a harder base for margin recovery. Sustained top‑line pressure reduces operating leverage, constrains reinvestment, and increases reliance on backlist or non‑recurring balance‑sheet actions to meet cash and earnings targets.
Weakening Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow have stepped down meaningfully, cutting internal funding for growth and buybacks absent one‑time proceeds. Persistently lower cash conversion narrows strategic optionality and raises vulnerability to timing shocks or higher working capital needs.
Sale‑leaseback Profitability DragWhile improving liquidity, the sale‑leaseback raises recurring rent and removed rental income, reducing adjusted EBITDA and raising unallocated overhead. That structural shift compresses margins and makes future profitability more sensitive to operating performance.
Scholastic News
SCHL FAQ
What was Scholastic’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scholastic lowest stock price was $19.59 and its highest was $44.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Scholastic’s market cap?
Scholastic’s market cap is $931.23M.
When is Scholastic’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scholastic’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 23 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 Overvalued.
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 2.19.
How many shares outstanding does Scholastic have?
Scholastic has 20,914,276 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
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Scholastic Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SCHL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 39.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $394.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
128.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation, a company founded in 1920 and headquartered in New York, New York, specializes in the global creation and distribution of literary and educational materials for young people. Its operations are structured into three key business divisions: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution unit is responsible for developing and supplying books, e-books, various media, and interactive products for children. These are made available through school-based book clubs and book fairs, as well as conventional retail channels. Notable proprietary series within its catalog include Harry Potter, The 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. The division also features popular licensed properties such as Peppa Pig and Pokémon. Moreover, this segment produces activity kits and novelty items for children, offering titles like Pastel Studio, Mini Clay World Candy Cart, LEGO Gear Bots, and the Never Touch series, under its Klutz and Make Believe Ideas imprints. Additionally, it publishes non-fiction works through its Children's Press and Franklin Watts lines. The Education Solutions segment provides classroom magazines, including Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic. It also develops and delivers supplementary educational resources, curriculum programs, and related support services, alongside print and digital reference and non-fiction materials, and specialized consulting. Internationally, the International segment develops its own trade and educational publishing programs. It facilitates the distribution of children's books, digital educational tools, and other materials via school-based book clubs, school-hosted book fairs, and broader trade outlets. This division further produces and circulates magazines and offers online subscription services. The company's diverse range of products and services reaches its audience directly through schools and libraries, as well as through retail stores and online platforms.
SCHL Company Deck
SCHL Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.38% Insiders
23.47% Mutual Funds
13.58% Other Institutional Investors
25.71% Public Companies and
Individual Investors