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SCHOLASTIC CORP

SCHLNASDAQ
πŸ† #2669 by market capEarnings Dec 16US Equity
$35.16β–² $0.36 (+1.03%)
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14dβ–² 0.5%
30dβ–Ό 8.5%
ytdβ–² 18.6%
1yβ–² 24.1%
🏦Market Cap
$663M
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
-2.7%
Declining
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
54.9%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
-0.9%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
0.4x
Cheap
Otter Score
68
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$34.93 – $35.42
52-Week Range
$26.38 – $48.07
Volume
$2.47B
Avg Volume
$3.06B
Shares Outstanding
18.9M
Next Earnings
Oct 26, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.58B
Last Q Revenue
$476M
P/E Ratio
23.3
P/S Ratio
0.4x
EPS (TTM)
$3.00
Dividend Yield
2.42%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’18.6%

Why Investors Own SCHL

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up -5.3% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 76% gross margin and 7% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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SCHOLASTIC CORP

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.6Bβ–Ό βˆ’2.7% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
52.7%β–Ό βˆ’5.6% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$26Mβ–² +39.6% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$3Mβ–Ό βˆ’96.5% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
21.0Mβ–Ό βˆ’18.6% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$253Mβ–² +$34M YoY
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About 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 PokΓ©mon. 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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Fair
68/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Sell
6 analysts
Strong Buy0
Buy0
Hold3
Sell1
Strong Sell2
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

PRNewsWireΒ·1d ago

Scholastic to Acquire Cottage Door Press, a Leading, Fast-Growing Innovator in Early Childhood Publishing

Transaction Strengthens Scholastic's Position in Early Childhood Publishing and Expands Opportunities for Growth Across Formats and Channels NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ― Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL)

Seeking AlphaΒ·4d ago

Scholastic: Multi-Year Publishing Cycle Could Start With New Harry Potter HBO Series

Scholastic has a decent outlook, targeting 2–4% revenue growth and $135–$145M adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2027 - adjusted for the leaseback effects. Key catalysts include the upcoming Hunger Games movie and the Harry Pott

BenzingaΒ·5d ago

Scholastic Posts Downbeat Q1 Results, Joins Legacy Education, Zscaler And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Friday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 100 points on Friday.

BenzingaΒ·6d ago

Costco Wholesale, Scholastic and 3 Stocks to Watch Heading Into Friday

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

Seeking AlphaΒ·6d ago

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·6d ago

Scholastic (SCHL) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Although the revenue and EPS for Scholastic (SCHL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended August 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and th