Scholastic Corporation
$30.40
+$0.44 (+1.47%)
Jan 5, 2026
Price History (1Y)
Analysis
Scholastic Corporation operates within the Communication Services sector and Publishing industry. With a market capitalization of $773.43 million, the company's scale is relatively modest compared to its peers. Scholastic has 5,310 employees. From a financial perspective, Scholastic's profitability metrics indicate a challenging period for the company. The gross margin stands at 56.1%, while the operating and profit margins are significantly lower at 16.8% and -0.2%, respectively. In terms of returns, the return on equity (ROE) is -0.4%, whereas the return on assets (ROA) is 1.5%. The balance sheet shows that Scholastic has a substantial amount of debt ($400.90 million) but also holds $99.30 million in cash. Scholastic's valuation context suggests a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio, with a forward P/E of 13.94 and an EV/EBITDA of 11.06. The company has experienced revenue growth of 1.2% year-over-year (YoY) and earnings growth of 26.9%. However, the dividend yield is unusually high at 267.0%, accompanied by a payout ratio of 135.6%.
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About Scholastic Corporation
Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States and internationally. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children's print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates school-based book clubs and book fairs. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; supplemental and classroom materials and programs, and related support services; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of kids' and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children's books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.
Visit website →Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- $773.43M
- P/E Ratio
- N/A
- 52-Week High
- $31.86
- 52-Week Low
- $15.77
- Avg Volume
- 285.01K
- Beta
- 1.18
- Dividend Yield
- 267.00%
Company Info
- Industry
- Publishing
- Exchange
- NMS
- Country
- United States
- Employees
- 5,310