Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Stock Price & Analysis
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) closed at USD 39.01 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.88% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 38.67; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 38.7–39.52 on volume of 237,640 shares. Market capitalization is $718.15M, with a 52-week range of USD 26.38–48.07 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
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Key facts (SCHL)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 31, 2026): revenue $1.57B, net income $56.6M (3.6% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 12.7x (avg 54.2x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 13.5x, net debt $78.0M.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 38.5 (range 35–42).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +38.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +24.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-17, EPS estimate USD 3.52, revenue estimate $560M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (SCHL)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.64B | $1.70B | $1.59B | $1.63B | $1.58B | $1.57B |
| Gross profit | $877M | $918M | $885M | $907M | $892M | — |
| Operating income | $97.4M | $106M | $14.5M | $15.8M | $15.2M | $15.2M |
| Net income | $80.9M | $86.3M | $12.1M | -$1.9M | $56.7M | $56.6M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.27 | $2.49 | $0.40 | -$0.07 | $2.34 | — |
| Gross margin | 53.4% | 53.8% | 55.6% | 55.8% | 56.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Net margin | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Revenue growth | +26.3% | +3.7% | -6.7% | +2.3% | -2.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $317M | $225M | $114M | $124M | $135M | — |
| Total debt | $6.5M | $6.0M | $6.0M | $256M | $80.5M | — |
Fiscal years end May. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 31, 2026) (SCHL)
P/E 12.7x · P/S 0.5x · EV/EBITDA 13.5x · EV/Sales 0.5x · P/B 1.1x · Earnings yield 7.88% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.59% · Buyback yield (TTM) 40.55% · Net debt $78.0M · EV $796M
P/E at fiscal year-ends: May 2026 17.3x, May 2024 91.1x.
Analysts (SCHL)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 38.5 (low 35, high 42).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | B. Riley Securities | Target lowered | Neutral | $42 → $35 |
| 2026-07-08 | B. Riley Securities | Target raised | Neutral | $40 → $42 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SCHL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +38.5% | +24.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +38.6% | +4.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.2% | 43.7% |
| Max drawdown | -31.2% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -63.5% (Aug 2022→Apr 2025) |
SCHL revenue by business segment (quarter ended Aug 31, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Children's Book Publishing and Distribution | $105.8M | 48.8% | -3.3% |
| Total International | $60.5M | 27.9% | +1.9% |
| Total Education | $30.4M | 14.0% | -24.2% |
| Total Entertainment | $20.1M | 9.3% | +47.8% |
| Total revenue | $216.8M | 100% | — |
SCHL revenue by region (quarter ended Aug 31, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $131.9M | 60.8% | -6.9% |
| International | $84.9M | 39.2% | +1.2% |
| Total revenue | $216.8M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
SCHL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Nov 2026) | $3.52 | $3.65 | -3.6% | $560.1M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Feb 2027) | $-0.84 | $-0.54 | +57.0% | $342.3M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends May 2027) | $1.41 | $2.67 | -47.2% | $1.62B | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends May 2028) | $2.16 | $2.95 | -26.8% | $1.67B | 1 |
SCHL options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±15.1% (±$5.90) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Dec 17, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±7.9%. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±11.6% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 40.2% | ±9.4% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 47.1% | ±15.1% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 47.3% | ±18.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 46.1% | ±23.5% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 46.0% | ±29.2% |
30-day implied volatility 40.7% vs 35.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC)
| Price | USD 39.01 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.88% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 38.67 |
| Open | USD 38.76 |
| Day Range | USD 38.7 – 39.52 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 26.38 – 48.07 |
| Volume | 237,640 shares |
| Market Cap | $718.15M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (SCHL)
Nexqual's technical model rates SCHL "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.15 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 37.6) |
| MACD | 0.58 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SCHL)
Wall Street analysts rate SCHL "Hold" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 38.5 (range USD 35–42), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 38.5 |
| High Target | USD 42 |
| Low Target | USD 35 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (SCHL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-17 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.52 |
| Revenue Estimate | $560.06M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD -3.63 vs est -3.42 ▼ miss |
| 2026-05-31 | USD 2.19 vs est 2.16 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD -0.15 vs est -0.37 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 2.57 vs est 2.07 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SCHL)
| Total Revenue | $1.57B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -3.90% |
| Gross Margin | +56.49% |
| Operating Margin | -39.58% |
| Profit Margin | +3.60% |
| ROE | +7.38% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.78 |
| Current Ratio | 1.25 |
| Total Cash | $106.80M |
| Total Debt | $509.70M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SCHL)
Nexqual rates Scholastic Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -3% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 56%, operating -40% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $107M cash and investments vs $185M debt (Aug 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $51M (FY ended May 2026, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 1.6% |
Ownership (SCHL)
| Insider Ownership | +29.78% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +102.26% |
| Shares Outstanding | 17.58M |
| Float | 14.37M |
| Short % of Float | +19.35% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
Leadership (SCHL)
Scholastic Corporation is led by Peter Warwick, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Peter Warwick |
|---|---|
| Chairman of Board, EVP, President of Scholastic Entertainment & Chief Strategy Officer | Iole Lucchese |
| CFO & Executive Vice President | Haji L. Glover |
| Executive VP, Chief Growth Officer & President of Scholastic Education | Jeffrey Mathews |
| Executive VP & President of Scholastic Children's Book Group | Sasha Quinton |
Major Backers & Investors (SCHL)
Notable institutional backers of Scholastic Corporation include American Century Companies Inc, Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc., BRAGG CAPITAL TRUST-FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.63% |
| Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. | 3.71% |
| BRAGG CAPITAL TRUST-FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund | 3.48% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 3.46% |
| Invesco | 3.25% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 14.47% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 9.55% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.17% |
| State Street | 3.74% |
| Geode Capital | 3.17% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:34 UTC.
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