Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)

Currency in USD
37.25
+3.01(+8.79%)
Closed·
37.50+0.25(+0.67%)
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Unusual trading volume
Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
36.9238.94
52 wk Range
15.7738.94
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
34.24
Open
37.76
Day's Range
36.92-38.94
52 wk Range
15.77-38.94
Volume
2.35M
Average Volume (3m)
440.43K
1-Year Change
75.5419%
Book Value / Share
36.6
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
41.00
Upside
+10.07%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Scholastic Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children’s books in the United States and internationally. The Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children’s print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates school-based book clubs and book fairs. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. 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; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of kids' and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children’s books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.

Employees
5815

Scholastic Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Q3 EPS of -$0.15 beat forecast of -$0.60 by 75%, but revenue of $329.1M missed estimates, falling 1.9% YoY; stock dropped 4.16% premarket.
  • New $300M share repurchase program announced as sale-leaseback transactions strengthened balance sheet despite reducing adjusted EBITDA to breakeven.
  • Book Fairs segment grew 2% while education sector softness and publishing timing issues pressured overall revenue performance in the quarter.
  • FY2026 guidance reaffirmed: flat revenue YoY, adjusted EBITDA of $146-156M, and free cash flow exceeding $430M including sale-leaseback proceeds.
  • Company faces headwinds from $14M sale-leaseback EBITDA impact, expected $10M tariff expenses, and continued education market challenges ahead.
Last Updated: 2026-03-19, 05:40 p/m
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SCHL
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P/E Ratio
12.9x−9.7x7.0x
PEG Ratio
0.050.030.01
Price/Book
0.9x0.5x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.7x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.1%50.1%36.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
1 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 41.00
(+10.07% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
B.Riley
Hold40.00+7.38%37.00MaintainMar 20, 2026
B.Riley
Hold37.00-0.67%-DowngradeMar 09, 2026
B.Riley
Buy37.00-0.67%-New CoverageSep 03, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.50%
Dividend Yield
2.34%
Industry Median 2.33%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.92%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 19, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.15 / -0.60
Revenue / Forecast
329.1M / 331.53M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SCHL Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Scholastic (SCHL) Stock Price Today?

The Scholastic stock price today is 37.25 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Scholastic Trade On?

Scholastic is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Scholastic?

The stock symbol for Scholastic is "SCHL."

Does Scholastic Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Scholastic dividend yield is 2.34%.

What Is the Scholastic Market Cap?

As of today, Scholastic market cap is 809.90M USD.

What Is Scholastic's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Scholastic EPS (TTM) is 2.50.

When Is the Next Scholastic Earnings Date?

Scholastic will release its next earnings report on Jul 16, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SCHL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Scholastic Stock Split?

Scholastic has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Scholastic Have?

Scholastic has 5815 employees.

What is the current trading status of Scholastic (SCHL)?

As of Mar 22, 2026, Scholastic (SCHL) is trading at a price of 37.25 USD, with a previous close of 34.24 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 36.92 USD to 38.94 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 15.77 USD to 38.94 USD.

What Is Scholastic (SCHL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Scholastic is 41.00 USD, with a high estimate of 42 USD and a low estimate of 40 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +10.07% Upside potential.

What Is the SCHL Premarket Price?

SCHL's last pre-market stock price is 37.61 USD. The pre-market share volume is 55,790.00, and the stock has decreased by 3.37, or 9.84%.

What Is the SCHL After Hours Price?

SCHL's last after hours stock price is 37.50 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.25, or 0.67%.
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