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About Scholastic
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
Ticker
$SCHL
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
Employees
5,815
Headquarters
Website
Scholastic Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$683M
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-$0.07
1.09
$0.80
2.94%
Price and volume
Market cap
$683M
Beta
1.09
52-week high
$31.66
52-week low
$15.77
Average daily volume
243K
Dividend rate
$0.80
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.158
Quick ratio
0.682
Long term debt to equity
36.598
Total debt to equity
42.198
Interest coverage (TTM)
1.10%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
94.667
Gross margin (TTM)
55.78%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-0.12%
Operating margin (TTM)
1.08%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-46.15%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$280,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
1.01%
Return on equity (TTM)
-0.19%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.463
Price to book
0.77
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.03
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.431
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.59%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.609
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.94%
Forward dividend yield
2.94%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.25%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-117.50%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.35%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.06%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-68.64%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-38.34%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.06%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.92%
What the Analysts think about Scholastic
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Scholastic stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Bringing Book Fairs, Clubs, and Trade Publishing together under one division simplifies Scholastic's structure, which should make operations more efficient, cut costs, and lift profit margins. (WSJ)
By selling and then leasing back its Manhattan headquarters and Missouri distribution centers, the company has unlocked significant real estate value, improving liquidity and strengthening its financial position for new investments. (WSJ)
Buying 9 Story Media Group lets Scholastic bring its intellectual property to digital platforms like YouTube, expanding its reach for high-margin content and increasing revenue streams beyond just traditional publishing. (WSJ)
The Education Solutions segment is still underperforming due to continued challenges in supplemental curriculum markets, which is dragging down both revenue and profitability. (WSJ)
Scholastic's share price has dropped 40% as investors worry about falling cash reserves and weak growth in the core business, highlighting reduced confidence in the company's outlook. (WSJ)
Growing financial strain has led to a depletion of cash, casting doubt on whether the company can sustain its current share buyback and dividend programs, potentially limiting future returns to shareholders. (WSJ)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Sept 2025.
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Oct31
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DividendEx-dividend
Dec15
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DividendPayment
$0.20Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Scholastic stock?
Scholastic (SCHL) has a market cap of $683M as of September 19, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Scholastic stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Scholastic (SCHL) stock is 0 as of September 19, 2025.
Does Scholastic stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Scholastic (SCHL) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 19, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.8 and the yield is 2.94%. Scholastic has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Scholastic dividend payment date?
The next Scholastic (SCHL) dividend payment is scheduled for December 15, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Scholastic?
Scholastic (SCHL) has a beta rating of 1.09. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.