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$17.48 - $43.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume110.37K
Average Volume (3M)435.33K
Market Cap
$929.49M
Enterprise Value$1.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$104.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$284.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.1
Beta0.88
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. Volume267,357
30 Day Avg. Volume435,335
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 Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.00Price Target Upside0.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.69B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Enduring IP FranchisesLarge, proven franchises (Hunger Games, Dog Man, Wings of Fire) provide durable revenue through new releases, backlist sales, and licensing. This recurring IP power supports stable cash generation, cross‑media monetization, and pricing leverage that buffer against single‑year publishing timing swings.
Balance Sheet Liquidity BoostThe >$400M sale‑leaseback materially strengthened liquidity, enabling revolver repayment and a net cash position. This enhances financial flexibility to fund buybacks, meet leverage targets, and invest in growth initiatives without needing immediate operating cash improvements.
School Channel DurabilityScholastic's school‑based distribution (Book Fairs, clubs) is a structurally sticky channel with recurring institutional relationships and high engagement. Growth in fair counts, per‑fair revenue, and digital eWallet adoption indicates resilient unit economics and a scalable path to sustain school revenue over multiple years.
Bears Say
Top-Line WeaknessA large TTM revenue decline signals persistent demand or timing issues that erode operating scale and leverage. Sustained top‑line pressure makes it harder to restore historical margins, limits reinvestment capacity, and increases reliance on non‑operating actions to meet cash flow and shareholder returns.
Weakened Cash GenerationA sharp decline in free cash flow reduces organic funding for working capital, content investment, and capex. Even with sale proceeds temporarily inflating reported FCF, underlying operating cash weakness constrains long‑term capital allocation, increases sensitivity to revenue swings, and limits financial resilience.
Sale‑Leaseback Profitability DragWhile liquidity improved, the transaction raises recurring rent and removed rental income, reducing adjusted EBITDA and operating margin durability. Higher fixed occupancy costs and lower operating income quality can persistently compress profitability and raise breakeven revenue requirements.
Scholastic News
SCHL FAQ
What was Scholastic’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scholastic lowest stock price was $17.48 and its highest was $43.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Scholastic’s market cap?
Scholastic’s market cap is $929.49M.
When is Scholastic’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scholastic’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 42 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 2.19.
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
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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 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
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 14.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 14.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
144.36%
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
▲(0.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.38% Insiders
23.47% Mutual Funds
13.58% Other Institutional Investors
26.10% Public Companies and
Individual Investors