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SCHL Stock Chart & Stats
$39.95
-$2.25(-5.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$39.95
-$2.25(-5.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.69 - $48.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume193.56K
Average Volume (3M)355.12K
Market Cap
$729.01M
Enterprise Value$1.13K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$134.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$387.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Sep 24, 2026EPS Estimate
-3.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.45
Shares Outstanding18,136,663
10 Day Avg. Volume282,134
30 Day Avg. Volume355,120
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.00Price Target Upside5.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.69B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Book Fairs Growth And School ReachBook Fairs provide a scalable, school-embedded distribution channel with broad reach and recurring participation. Growth in fairs, revenue per fair, and eWallet adoption supports durable access to students while reinforcing Scholastic’s position in school-based literacy.
Entertainment And Digital Engagement ExpansionExpansion in Entertainment and digital audiences gives Scholastic additional ways to monetize intellectual property beyond traditional books. Strong viewing and app engagement can improve franchise visibility, support cross-channel demand, and diversify the revenue mix over time.
Improving Profitability And Cost DisciplineThe rebound in adjusted profitability, combined with lower overhead, indicates that cost controls are offsetting some revenue pressure. If maintained, these actions can improve operating leverage and provide a more resilient earnings base despite uneven publishing demand.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage And Reduced Equity CushionThe sharp increase in leverage and shrinking equity cushion reduce financial flexibility and increase sensitivity to earnings volatility. Additional lease obligations from sale-leasebacks may further constrain the company if operating recovery or cash generation falls short.
Weak Recurring Cash GenerationCore cash generation is materially weaker than reported free cash flow suggests because the latest result relied on a one-time asset transaction. Low recurring cash conversion limits funding for investment, debt reduction, dividends, and buybacks.
Education Weakness And Funding ExposureEducation weakness affects both revenue and segment profitability, while dependence on volatile school funding makes recovery uncertain. A delayed rebound could leave Scholastic reliant on lower-margin or more cyclical channels and weaken consolidated growth.
Scholastic News
SCHL FAQ
What was Scholastic Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scholastic Corp. lowest stock price was $22.68 and its highest was $48.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Scholastic Corp.’s market cap?
Scholastic Corp.’s market cap is $729.01M.
When is Scholastic Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scholastic Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 24, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were Scholastic Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Scholastic Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported $2.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.16 by $0.03.
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 $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.21%. See more information on Scholastic Corp. dividends here
What is Scholastic Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Scholastic Corp.’s EPS estimate is -3.4.
How many shares outstanding does Scholastic Corp. have?
Scholastic Corp. has 18,136,663 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scholastic Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scholastic Corp. reported an EPS of $2.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.085%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$42.00 (5.13% Upside)
$42.00 (5.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SCHL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 137.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $11.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
55.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.31%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Scholastic Corp.
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 SCHL earnings summariesSCHL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.00
▲(5.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.43% Insiders
27.18% Mutual Funds
14.13% Other Institutional Investors
20.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors