Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)

Scholastic Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed common stock company focused on children’s publishing and related education and entertainment activities. Through its subsidiaries, the company publishes and distributes children’s books in the United States and abroad, including print, digital, and audiobook formats, along with media and interactive products. Its school-based channels include book clubs and book fairs, alongside direct sales to schools, libraries, retail outlets, and online customers. Scholastic also publishes classroom magazines and supplemental learning materials, provides related support and consulting services, and develops kids’ and family film and television content. In international markets, it publishes and distributes books and educational materials in English, Hindi, and French. Founded in 1920 and based in New York, New York, the company’s portfolio includes both original and licensed titles across its publishing businesses.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-SCHL
$44.17
27.1% Upside
Undervalued
$42
20.9% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
October 30, 2026
December 15, 2026
2.9%
September 24, 2026
11.6x
0.9x
0.4x
654.7 M
944.8 M
39.1%
78.3%
2.7
35.3%
4.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$44.17

Estimated upside of 27.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$44.28

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$33.35

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$50.62

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$69.37

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$37.71

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$42

Analysts imply upside of 20.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 8 available valuation references for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

1.582 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.626 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

80.1 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

139.8 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.65

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.7

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

4.4%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

September 24, 2026

Days to Earnings

6

Dividend Payment Date

December 15, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

October 30, 2026

Dividend Yield

2.9%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

35.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Buy

The monthly technical read for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$44.17
Estimated upside 27.1%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 27.1%
Analyst Target
$42
Implied upside 20.9%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is $44.17. This implies an estimated upside of 27.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 27.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is $42. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 20.9%.

The current financial health read for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is September 24, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.9%, ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026, payment date is December 15, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is 11.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Scholastic Corporation is 654.7 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Scholastic Corporation is 944.8 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Scholastic Corporation is NASDAQ-SCHL, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ-SCHL) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Scholastic Corporation is 39.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Scholastic Corporation is 78.3%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.