Scholastic Corporation
SCHLNASDAQCommunication ServicesPublishing
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $726.19M
- P/E (TTM)
- 12.83
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- 2.18%
- 52-week range
- $26.38$48.07
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 500.19K
Scholastic (SCHL) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $38.39 - $39.03 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $48.07 |
| 52-Week Low | $26.38 |
| Open | $38.82 |
| Volume (last close) | 311.62K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 500.19K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.57B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 56.60M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -14.40M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.48 |
| Profit Margin | 3.60% |
| Operating Margin | 1.61% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.62% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.78 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.85 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
| Payout Ratio | 34.34% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 726.19M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 18.86M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.83 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.46 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.11 |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.86 |
| 50-Day MA | $37.71 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $38.75 |
| 1-Year Change | +35.17% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Scholastic at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Scholastic (SCHL) has a market capitalization of $726.19M. The stock trades at 12.8× trailing earnings and 0.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $56.60M on revenue of $1.57B (a 3.6% profit margin) and burned $14.40M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 2.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $106.80M in cash and securities against $509.70M of debt, a net debt position of $402.90M.
Scholastic pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.85 per share a year, a 2.18% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 34% payout ratio.
The share price is up 35.2% over the past year. At $38.50 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $26.38 to $48.07, below its 200-day moving average of $38.75.
Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scholastic
What is the current stock price for SCHL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, SCHL stock trades at $38.50. The 52-week range is $26.38–$48.07, with a day range of $38.39–$39.03.
What is the P/E ratio for SCHL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Scholastic's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 12.8, meaning investors pay $12.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. Scholastic operates in the Communication Services sector.
Does SCHL pay dividends?
Yes, Scholastic pays a 2.18% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($0.85 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 34.3%. The next ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for SCHL?
Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for SCHL is Buy.
What is the market cap of SCHL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Scholastic's market capitalization is $726.2M, classifying it as a small-cap company. Scholastic operates in the Communication Services sector within the Publishing industry.