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Scholastic Corporation

SCHL

Scholastic Corporation • NASDAQ
$29.54 ▼ -1.04% (-0.31)
Market Cap $718.14 M
52w High $30.47
52w Low $15.77
Dividend Yield 0.80%
P/E -42.81
Volume 85.28K
Outstanding Shares 24.31M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q1-2026 $225.6M ▼ $194.3M ▼ $-71.1M ▼ -31.516% ▼ $-2.83 ▼ $-81.1M ▼
Q4-2025 $508.3M ▲ $227.8M ▲ $15.4M ▲ 3.03% ▲ $0.59 ▲ $70.4M ▲
Q3-2025 $335.4M ▼ $204.7M ▼ $-3.6M ▼ -1.073% ▼ $-0.13 ▼ $4.5M ▼
Q2-2025 $544.6M ▲ $241.3M ▲ $48.8M ▲ 8.961% ▲ $1.73 ▲ $94.4M ▲
Q1-2025 $237.2M $197.4M $-62.5M -26.349% $-2.21 $-69M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q1-2026 $94.3M ▼ $1.955B ▼ $1.077B ▼ $878M ▼
Q4-2025 $124M ▲ $2.04B ▲ $1.094B ▲ $946.5M ▲
Q3-2025 $94.7M ▼ $1.961B ▼ $1.02B ▼ $941.3M ▼
Q2-2025 $139.6M ▲ $2.037B ▲ $1.051B ▲ $986M ▲
Q1-2025 $84.1M $1.96B $1.003B $957.3M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q1-2026 $-71.1M ▼ $-81.8M ▼ $-14.9M ▲ $66.8M ▲ $-29.7M ▼ $-91.8M ▼
Q4-2025 $15.4M ▲ $106.9M ▲ $-20.9M ▼ $-60.3M ▼ $29.3M ▲ $94.6M ▲
Q3-2025 $-3.6M ▼ $-12M ▼ $-14.8M ▲ $-16.9M ▼ $-44.9M ▼ $-21M ▼
Q2-2025 $48.8M ▲ $71.2M ▲ $-16.4M ▲ $2.6M ▼ $55.5M ▲ $60.3M ▲
Q1-2025 $-62.5M $-41.9M $-200.8M $211.9M $-29.6M $-61.9M

Revenue by Products

Product Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025Q1-2026
Childrens Book Publishing And Distribution
Childrens Book Publishing And Distribution
 $370.00M ▲$200.00M ▼$290.00M ▲$110.00M ▼
Education Solutions
Education Solutions
 $70.00M ▲$60.00M ▼$130.00M ▲$40.00M ▼
Entertainment Segment
Entertainment Segment
 $20.00M ▲$10.00M ▼$10.00M ▲$10.00M ▲
International Segment
International Segment
 $90.00M ▲$60.00M ▼$80.00M ▲$60.00M ▼
Overhead
Overhead
 $0 ▲$0 ▲$0 ▲$0 ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Scholastic’s sales have been steady to slightly rising over the last several years, but profitability has been uneven. Gross profit remains healthy, showing the core business still adds good value over its direct costs. However, operating profit is thin, and small changes in demand or expenses swing the bottom line from a decent profit in some years to roughly break-even or even a small loss in others. Overall, this looks like a mature business with stable revenue but limited margin cushion and earnings that can be quite volatile year to year.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet appears generally solid, with a sizeable equity base and assets that have stayed fairly stable over time. Cash on hand has drifted down from earlier levels, while debt has recently moved higher, suggesting the company is leaning more on borrowing than it did a few years ago. Even so, leverage does not look extreme, and Scholastic still appears to be funded more by shareholders’ capital than by debt. The main watch point is the recent uptick in borrowing and whether it remains controlled and productive.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash generation from the core business has been consistently positive, even in years when accounting profits were modest. Free cash flow has also remained in positive territory, though at moderate levels, supported by disciplined, relatively modest capital spending. This pattern suggests a company that converts earnings into cash reasonably well and does not require heavy reinvestment to keep operations going, which can provide flexibility for dividends, debt service, or selective growth investments.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Scholastic holds a distinctive and durable position in children’s publishing and education. Its long-standing relationships with schools, teachers, and parents—especially through book fairs and book clubs—are very hard for rivals to copy. The company’s brand is widely trusted, and its catalog includes many of the most recognizable children’s series in the world, which continually feed demand. The business is also structured so that content, distribution, and media adaptations reinforce each other, giving Scholastic a self-reinforcing ecosystem rather than a simple book-publishing model.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation at Scholastic is focused on layering digital tools and media on top of its traditional strengths. The company has rolled out adaptive reading platforms, large ebook libraries, and multimedia resources that support both students and teachers, making its offerings more embedded in classroom and at-home learning. It is also expanding further into entertainment with acquisitions that help it turn book properties into shows and other media. While Scholastic is not a cutting-edge tech company, it is steadily modernizing its products, and there is clear room to deepen personalization and analytics, potentially including more use of AI over time.

Summary

Scholastic comes across as a stable, mission-driven business with strong brand equity and unique school-based distribution, but with relatively thin profit margins and earnings that can swing from year to year. The balance sheet is generally sound, though recent increases in debt and lower cash levels deserve monitoring. Cash flow is a relative bright spot: the company reliably generates cash and does not need heavy capital spending, which supports financial flexibility. Strategically, Scholastic’s moat is grounded in trust, content, and school relationships, and it is actively adapting with digital learning tools and expanded media efforts. The key questions going forward are how well it can translate these advantages and new initiatives into more durable, less volatile profitability while managing debt and continuing to modernize its offerings.

NEWS

September 18, 2025 · 4:01 PM UTC

Scholastic Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results

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September 17, 2025 · 4:01 PM UTC

Scholastic Corporation Announces Second Quarter Dividend

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September 17, 2025 · 9:00 AM UTC

Scholastic Launches First Branded Streaming App Featuring Clifford, Goosebumps, and More

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September 4, 2025 · 4:01 PM UTC

Scholastic Corporation Announces Date for First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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