Scholastic Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) reported its Q4 and fiscal 2025 results, with Q4 revenues increasing 7% to $508.3 million and full-year revenues up 2% to $1.63 billion. The company's Q4 operating income rose 13% to $53.5 million, with Adjusted EBITDA growing 1% to $91.2 million.

Strong performance in Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, driven by the success of the new Hunger Games book, offset challenges in the Education division. The company returned over $90 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2026, Scholastic targets 2-4% revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA of $160-170 million.

The company is exploring potential sale-leaseback transactions for its real estate assets in New York City and Missouri to enhance liquidity. Strategic initiatives include the unification of Trade Publishing and School Reading Events into a Children's Book Group and the integration of 9 Story Media Group.

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) has appointed two new independent directors to its Board: Milena Alberti and Anne Clarke Wolff, effective July 16, 2025. The appointments come as directors John L. Davies and David J. Young accelerate their planned retirements. Additionally, Alix Guerrier has been reappointed as a Class A Stockholders representative.

Alberti brings over 30 years of publishing and finance experience, having served as Global CFO at Penguin Random House and currently chairs Pitney-Bowes Inc.'s board. Wolff, with 30 years in financial services, is the CEO of Independence Point Advisors and previously managed Bank of America's $10 billion Global Corporate Banking business.

The appointments reflect Scholastic's ongoing board refreshment initiative, with seven new independent directors added to the eleven-member Board over the past four years.

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share for both its Class A and Common Stock for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The dividend will be distributed on September 15, 2025, to shareholders recorded as of the close of business on August 29, 2025.

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) has scheduled its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 earnings announcement for July 24, 2025. The earnings release will be published at 4:00 PM ET, followed by a conference call at 4:30 PM ET.

The conference call will be hosted by Peter Warwick, President and CEO, and Haji Glover, CFO and Executive Vice President. Investors can access the live webcast through the company's provided link, and dial-in details are available through a separate registration link. Participants are encouraged to join five minutes before the start time.

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) announced strategic initiatives to enhance shareholder value and improve profitability. The company expects fiscal 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to be between $140-150 million, exceeding its previous outlook. Key initiatives include exploring sale-leaseback transactions for its New York City real estate and Missouri distribution centers, with Newmark Group retained as advisor. The company has reorganized its Children's Book and Education Solutions businesses with new leadership appointments. Additionally, Scholastic's Board is searching for two new independent directors to replace retiring members David Young and John Davies, working with Korn Ferry for the search process. The company has added five new independent directors in the last four years, focusing on business transformation and capital allocation expertise.

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) announced a strategic reorganization, merging its Trade Publishing, Book Fairs, and Book Clubs divisions into a unified Children's Book Group, effective June 1, 2025. Sasha Quinton, current School Reading Events President, will lead the new group as Executive Vice President and President. The company also appointed Jackie De Leo, former Barnes & Noble Chief Merchandising Officer, as Publisher and Chief Merchant, starting June 2, 2025.

The integration aims to enhance Scholastic's content strategy and IP value across all channels. Under Quinton's previous leadership, Book Clubs and Book Fairs achieved significant profitability gains, including record revenue per fair. De Leo brings over 25 years of industry experience, having played a key role in Barnes & Noble's resurgence. Further details about the reorganization and strategic outlook will be shared with fiscal 2025 results in July.

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) has appointed Chris Lick as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective June 1, 2025. Lick, who joined Scholastic in 2008 and most recently served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, succeeds Andrew Hedden, who is retiring after 17 years and transitioning to Senior Counselor. In his new role, Lick will report to CEO Peter Warwick and oversee critical legal functions including trademarks, litigation, compliance, information security, content development, and strategic alliances. With nearly 25 years of legal experience, including positions at Sidley Austin LLP and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Lick brings extensive expertise in corporate governance, technology, and intellectual property.

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) reported its fiscal Q3 2025 results with modest revenue growth of 4% to $335.4 million. The company returned over $35 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in Q3, while expanding its share repurchase authorization to $100 million.

Key highlights include:

• Operating loss improved 32% to $23.9 million
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 183% to $6.0 million
• Book Fairs revenues up 8% to $110.7 million
• Book Clubs revenues increased 14% to $15.2 million
• Education Solutions revenues declined 16% to $57.2 million

Due to intensifying spending pressure, Scholastic narrowed its fiscal 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to approximately $140 million (from previous $140-150 million range) and now forecasts modest full-year revenue growth, down from prior guidance of 4-6% growth.

Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) has declared its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 dividend payment. The company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on both Class A and Common Stock. The dividend will be distributed on June 16, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded in the company's books as of the close of business on April 30, 2025.