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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$26.38 - $48.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume193.56K
Average Volume (3M)489.15K
Market Cap
$726.80M
Enterprise Value$1.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$106.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$509.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.6
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Dec 10, 2026EPS Estimate
3.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.51
Shares Outstanding17,581,345
10 Day Avg. Volume459,331
30 Day Avg. Volume489,147
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 Cap1.55
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.00Price Target Upside-12.39% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Book Fairs Competitive PositionBook Fairs benefit from Scholastic’s scale, brand, curated content and established school relationships. Ahead-of-year bookings and broader participation support recurring demand, while higher fair counts and modest revenue per fair growth could improve operating leverage over the next several quarters.
Entertainment Growth And PipelineRapid Entertainment revenue growth, improving profitability and a larger contracted production pipeline provide a meaningful growth engine beyond traditional publishing. More greenlit projects and increased production activity can support recurring revenue expansion and better segment economics.
Reaffirmed Fiscal 2027 OutlookReaffirmed full-year guidance indicates management still sees a path from current pressure to renewed growth and positive cash generation. Expected improvement across Book Fairs, Trade, Entertainment, Education and International provides a diversified recovery plan rather than reliance on one activity.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue ContractionThe steep TTM revenue contraction weakens visibility into the company’s underlying earnings base and raises the risk that recent profitability is not durable. A modest net margin and history of losses leave less buffer if publishing demand or school-channel sales remain pressured.
Weak Cash GenerationNegative TTM free cash flow and operating cash flow equal to only about 6.5% of net income show that reported earnings are not currently translating efficiently into cash. Persistent working-capital or investment demands could constrain funding flexibility and capital allocation.
Education Segment PressureEducation faces a structural demand challenge as school and district budgets absorb higher staffing costs, unfunded mandates and the end of ESSER funding. Revenue decline and a wider segment loss make the planned transformation important but leave near-term earnings recovery dependent on execution.
Scholastic News
SCHL FAQ
What was Scholastic Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scholastic Corp. lowest stock price was $26.38 and its highest was $48.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Scholastic Corp.’s market cap?
Scholastic Corp.’s market cap is $726.80M.
When is Scholastic Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Scholastic Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 10, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Scholastic Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Scholastic Corp. released its earnings results on Sep 24, 2026. The company reported -$3.63 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$3.42 by -$0.21.
Is Scholastic Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Scholastic Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Scholastic Corp. pay dividends?
Scholastic Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.2%. See more information on Scholastic Corp. dividends here
What is Scholastic Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Scholastic Corp.’s EPS estimate is 3.52.
How many shares outstanding does Scholastic Corp. have?
Scholastic Corp. has 17,581,345 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scholastic Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scholastic Corp. reported an EPS of -$3.63 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$3.42. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.12%.
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$35.00 (-12.39% Downside)
$35.00 (-12.39% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SCHL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
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
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.73%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Management expressed confidence in the fiscal 2027 plan and reaffirmed full-year guidance, supported by strong Book Fairs indicators, a major franchise-led publishing slate, significant Entertainment growth, improved International operating performance and lower net debt. These positives were partially offset by first-quarter revenue declines, higher adjusted losses, Education market pressure, increased overhead and cash use, and expected International operating-income pressure from inflation and fuel and freight costs. Overall, the call was positive.View all SCHL earnings summariesSCHL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$35.00
▼(-12.39% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.36% Insiders
28.04% Mutual Funds
0.37% Other Institutional Investors
31.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors