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Scholastic

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Scholastic is a leading global publisher and distributor of children's books and educational materials.

Market cap
$766.76M+22.9%
Revenue$1.6B-2.7%
Net income$56.7M+205%
Free cash flow$2.5M-96.5%
EPS (diluted)$2.36+314%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Sep 17, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$224.7M
EPS estimate-$3.40

Financials

Q4 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$476.1M-6.3%
Gross profit$285.7M-5.1%
Operating income$51.4M-3.9%
Net income$9.4M
EPS (diluted)$0.47

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$134.9M+8.8%
Total debt$396.9M+3.7%
Total equity$750.8M-20.7%
Total assets$1.7B-11.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$90.0M-15.8%
CapEx$15.0M+22.0%
Free cash flow$75.0M-20.7%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$766.76M+22.9%
Enterprise value$1.03B+14.2%
P/E13.5×
P/S0.5×+0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin56.4%+0.6pp
Operating margin1%0.0pp
Net margin3.6%
FCF margin0.2%-4.3pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity6.7%
Debt / equity0.5×+0.1×
Current ratio1.2×+0.1×

Segments

By segment

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Total Children's Book Publishing and Distribution$276.3M-4.1%
Total Education Solutions$109.2M-13.1%
Total International$69.6M-9.4%
Total Entertainment$21.0M+41.9%

By geography

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United States$375.1M

Competitors

Profile

Scholastic is a leading global publisher and distributor of children's books and educational materials. The company provides literacy-based products and services to schools, teachers, and families through a multi-channel distribution network including school-based book fairs and clubs. Its core value proposition centers on fostering literacy and learning through accessible, high-quality content for children and educators.

Competitive position

Scholastic is a dominant player in the school-based book distribution market with a unique infrastructure of warehouses and school relationships.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia
Customer segmentsK-12 Schools, Retail Consumers, Government Agencies
Business modelDirect-to-Consumer, B2B, Physical Distribution, Subscription
SuppliersAuthors and Illustrators, Paper Suppliers, Printing and Binding Services, Logistics and Freight Providers
CustomersK-12 Students, School Administrators, Public Libraries, Mass Market Retailers
Listed1992
Employees6.7K
CEOPeter Warwick
IndustryPublishing
FilingsSEC EDGAR

FAQ

What is Scholastic's market cap?
Scholastic (SCHL) has a market capitalization of $766.8M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Scholastic's revenue and profitability?
Scholastic generated $1.6B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $56.7M, representing a net margin of 3.6%. Gross margin stands at 56.4%, with free cash flow of $2.5M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Scholastic's competitors?
Scholastic's key competitors include John Wiley & Sons Inc., Stride, Inc., Educational Development Corp, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Where is Scholastic headquartered?
Scholastic is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 6,660 people. It has been publicly traded since 1992.