Scholastic (SCHL) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) is expected to be issuing its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, December 18th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.07 per share and revenue of $556.7220 million for the quarter. Investors can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET.

Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, September 18th. The company reported ($2.52) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($2.44) by ($0.08). Scholastic had a negative net margin of 0.65% and a positive return on equity of 1.10%. The company had revenue of $225.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $240.41 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned ($2.13) EPS. On average, analysts expect Scholastic to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Scholastic Price Performance

NASDAQ:SCHL opened at $29.38 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $28.64 and a two-hundred day moving average of $25.35. Scholastic has a 12 month low of $15.77 and a 12 month high of $31.86. The firm has a market cap of $738.61 million, a P/E ratio of -44.52 and a beta of 1.18. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.

Scholastic Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 31st were given a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 31st. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Scholastic’s dividend payout ratio is -121.21%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on SCHL shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Scholastic in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Zacks Research cut shares of Scholastic from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. B. Riley began coverage on shares of Scholastic in a report on Wednesday, September 3rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $37.00 price target for the company. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Scholastic from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, September 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $37.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Scholastic

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its position in shares of Scholastic by 458.1% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 3,159 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,000 after buying an additional 2,593 shares in the last quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its stake in Scholastic by 127.4% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 5,197 shares of the company’s stock worth $142,000 after acquiring an additional 2,912 shares during the last quarter. Inceptionr LLC acquired a new position in Scholastic during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $221,000. Mackenzie Financial Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Scholastic in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $237,000. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Scholastic by 4.8% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 13,851 shares of the company’s stock valued at $262,000 after purchasing an additional 630 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.57% of the company’s stock.

Scholastic Company Profile

Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children’s books worldwide. It operates in three segments: Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in publication and distribution of children’s print, digital, and audio books, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channel; and operation of school-based book clubs and book fairs in the United States.