SCHL
Scholastic Corporation · Communication Services · Publishing
Last
$39.82
+$0.06 (+0.15%) 12:14 PM ET
Prev close $39.76
Open $39.68
Day high $39.85
Day low $39.64
Volume 228,435
Avg vol 669,118
Mkt cap
$846.42M
P/E ratio
16.39
FY Revenue
$1.61B
EPS
2.43
Gross Margin
56.22%
Sector
Communication Services
AI report sections
SCHL
Scholastic Corporation
Scholastic Corp combines strong recent price appreciation and a breakout to 52-week highs with very thin profitability and slightly negative net income. Valuation multiples such as P/S, P/B, and EV/EBITDA appear moderate, while free cash flow margins and yield remain low. Short interest is elevated but not extreme, and recent news has been generally constructive, including ongoing dividends and new digital initiatives.
AI summarized at 3:40 PM ET, 2026-01-30
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 52
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+9% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.09×
RSI
68.53 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
-0.05 (Weak)
MACD: 1.13 Signal: 1.19
Long-Term
+0.10 (Strong)
MACD: 1.68 Signal: 1.58
Intraday trend score 81.88

Latest news

SCHL 12 articles Positive: 6 Neutral: 2 Negative: 3
Positive The Motley Fool • Joe Tenebruso
Why Scholastic Stock Climbed This Week

Scholastic's stock rose over 10% after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results. Despite a 2% revenue decline to $329.1 million, the company beat analyst expectations with an adjusted loss per share of $0.15 versus forecasted $0.37. Scholastic raised over $400 million from real estate sales, which it used to pay down debt, boost cash reserves, and fund a $300 million share repurchase program supported by projected $430 million in annual free cash flow.

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Sentiment note

Stock climbed 8.82% following better-than-expected earnings results (loss of $0.15 vs. forecasted $0.37). Company generated significant cash from real estate sales and is returning capital to shareholders through dividends and a $300 million share repurchase program, demonstrating strong capital allocation and shareholder focus.

Positive Benzinga • Rishabh Mishra
Stock Market Today: Futures Drop Ahead Of 'Triple Witching' Session As Iran Threatens 'Zero Restraint'— FedEx, Super Micro In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures declined on Friday with major indices down slightly ahead of 'triple witching' expiration. FedEx surged 10.43% on better-than-expected earnings and raised guidance, while Super Micro Computer plunged 23.61% after its co-founder was charged in an alleged AI technology export scheme to China. Planet Labs soared 17.25% and Scholastic gained 10.54% on strong earnings. Geopolitical tensions with Iran and energy market disruptions added to market uncertainty.

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Sentiment note

Gained 10.54% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 earnings and announcing $200 million buyback. Strong trend across all timeframes.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Scholastic Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend

Scholastic Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on Class A and Common Stock for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 30, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The announcement of a quarterly dividend demonstrates the company's financial health and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Dividend declarations are generally viewed positively as they indicate management confidence in the company's cash flow and profitability.

Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
Scholastic Corporation Announces Third Quarter Dividend

Scholastic Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2026.

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Sentiment note

Standard dividend announcement with no significant positive or negative financial implications; routine corporate financial communication

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Scholastic Corporation Announces Second Quarter Dividend

Scholastic Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Company announced a consistent dividend payment, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholders. The press release also highlights the company's long-standing success in children's publishing and global reach.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Not Specified
Scholastic Launches First Branded Streaming App Featuring Clifford, Goosebumps, and More

9 Story Media Group and Future Today have launched a new Scholastic-branded streaming app offering over 400 hours of children's content for ages 2-12, available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

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Sentiment note

Executing 360-degree strategy to reach children, expanding digital content distribution through strategic partnerships

Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
Scholastic Corporation Announces First Quarter Dividend

Scholastic Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, payable on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Standard dividend announcement with no significant positive or negative implications; routine financial communication indicating stable corporate operations

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Scholastic Corporation Announces Third Quarter Dividend

Scholastic Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the Company's Class A and Common Stock for the third quarter of fiscal 2025.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a quarterly cash dividend, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.

Negative The Motley Fool • Lou Whiteman
Why Scholastic Stock Is Failing to Impress Today - The Motley Fool

Scholastic, a publisher of education textbooks and children's books, reported weaker-than-expected Q4 results, with revenue and earnings falling short of Wall Street estimates. The company is facing spending headwinds in its school-based business, leading to a 19% drop in its stock price.

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Sentiment note

Scholastic reported weaker-than-expected Q4 results, with revenue and earnings falling short of expectations, leading to a 19% drop in its stock price.

Negative Benzinga • Avi Kapoor
Scholastic Posts Downbeat Results, Joins Beyond Meat And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Friday Pre-Market Session - Benzinga

Scholastic reported weaker-than-expected Q4 results, leading to a 11.9% drop in its stock price in pre-market trading. Other companies like CrowdStrike, SunPower, and Plug Power also saw significant declines in their stock prices.

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Sentiment note

Scholastic reported weaker-than-expected Q4 results, leading to an 11.9% drop in its stock price in pre-market trading.

Negative Investing.com • Rachael Rajan
Scholastic shares drop 8% on disappointing fourth quarter - Investing.com

Scholastic Corporation reported a disappointing fourth quarter, missing analyst expectations for earnings per share and revenue. The company cited a slowdown in supplemental curriculum purchases by schools and increased pressure on consumer spending as key factors impacting its sales.

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Sentiment note

The company reported weaker-than-expected financial results, leading to an 8% drop in its share price.

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Scholastic (SCHL) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Scholastic (SCHL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0% and 1.67%, respectively, for the quarter ended February 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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