SL1 Stock Chart & Stats
€37.40
-€2.20(-5.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€37.40
-€2.20(-5.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€20.20 - €40.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€672.35M
Enterprise Value€1.13K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€134.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€387.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.6
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS Estimate
-2.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.45
Shares Outstanding18,034,475
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.35
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio405.43
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€36.80Price Target Upside-1.60% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Book Fairs Scale And GrowthScholastic's Book Fairs are a durable, school-embedded distribution channel with scale and recurring institutional relationships. Consistent fair volumes and modest revenue-per-fair gains plus eWallet adoption support predictable seasonal cashflow and customer lock-in versus one-off trade cycles.
Entertainment & Digital Engagement GrowthGrowing entertainment and digital audiences diversify revenue beyond print, create higher-margin licensing and recurring monetization, and expand franchise reach. Scaled digital engagement offers durable customer acquisition, cross-promotion of book launches, and long-term IP monetization opportunities.
Balance-sheet Optimization & Capital ReturnsThe sale-leaseback materially improved liquidity and enabled large buybacks and a dividend hike, showing disciplined capital allocation. Enhanced cash reserves and active returns provide strategic flexibility to invest in publishing, digital initiatives or reduce debt over the medium term.
Bears Say
Deteriorated Operating Cash Flow And Weak FCFCore cash generation has weakened materially, with operating cash and free cash flow far below prior years. Reliance on one-time sale-leaseback proceeds to boost reported FCF masks low recurring cash conversion, constraining reinvestment, prepublication funding and increasing sensitivity to earnings volatility.
Increased Leverage And Reduced Equity CushionLeverage climbed meaningfully, eroding the balance-sheet cushion and reducing financial flexibility. Higher debt levels increase interest and refinancing risk, limit capacity for opportunistic investment, and make results more sensitive to cyclical revenue swings in schools and trade publishing.
Education Segment Funding VolatilityThe education business faces structural uncertainty from volatile district funding and pressure on supplemental curriculum purchases. Given its reliance on institutional renewals, prolonged weakness here reduces revenue visibility and risks impairing Scholastic's most direct school channel over the medium term.
Scholastic News
SL1 FAQ
What was Scholastic’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scholastic lowest stock price was €20.20 and its highest was €40.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Scholastic’s market cap?
Scholastic’s market cap is €672.35M.
When is Scholastic’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scholastic’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Scholastic’s earnings last quarter?
Scholastic released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported €1.919 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.893 by €0.026.
Is Scholastic overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Scholastic’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Scholastic pay dividends?
Scholastic does not currently pay dividends.
What is Scholastic’s EPS estimate?
Scholastic’s EPS estimate is -2.98.
How many shares outstanding does Scholastic have?
Scholastic has 18,034,475 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scholastic’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scholastic reported an EPS of €1.919 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.893. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.556%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Scholastic?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:SL1
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Scholastic Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€36.80 (-1.60% Downside)
€36.80 (-1.60% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:SL1 Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
105.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.31%
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.
SL1 Company Deck
SL1 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: the company delivered meaningful gains in adjusted profitability, completed a major balance-sheet optimization that unlocked >$400M and materially increased shareholder returns, and showed product/channel momentum (Book Fairs, Entertainment and strong digital engagement). However, these positives were offset by a continued top-line decline (consolidated revenue down 3% YoY, Q4 down 6%), pronounced weakness in Education (FY revenue down 14%), a sharp Q4 trade publishing comparison, lower operating cash from core operations, and near-term headwinds from sale-leaseback lease expense and funding volatility in schools. Management provided modest FY27 guidance with recovery expected to build through the year, leaving the story balanced between operational improvement and lingering revenue/funding challenges.View all DE:SL1 earnings summariesSL1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€36.80
▼(-1.60% Downside)