NASDAQ · SCHLConsumer DiscretionaryTextiles, Apparel & Publishing

Scholastic Corp (SCHL)

$36.86−3.99%
Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 4, 2026$38.39▲ 34.70% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $27.00 · High $47.34Nov 4, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 5, 2026

Scholastic closed at $36.86 on Nov 5, down 3.99%, 22.1% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 246.0K shares was 0.72× its 20-day average (below normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -2.9% over one month, -7.8% over six months, +31.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Aug 31, 2026, revenue was $216.80M, down 3.9% from a year earlier, with a net margin of -32.8%.

Short interest was 2.2M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 11.6% from the prior report (14.3% of float, 4.7 days to cover).

Market cap$678.6M18.4M shares
Revenue · quarter$216.8M−3.9% YoY
Diluted EPS$-3.77—
P/E · TTM12.0×P/S 0.4×
Net margin-32.8%Gross 45.5%
Dividend yield2.71%$0.25 last paid
52-week range27.00 – 47.34−22.1% from high
Volume246.0K0.72× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d33.0%Annualised
Short % of float14.3%4.7 days to cover
Net cash-$97.3MCash $106.8M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W −6.0%1M −2.9%3M −12.2%6M −7.8%YTD +24.4%1Y +31.0%3Y −0.1%5Y +2.4%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Textiles, Apparel & Publishing

Percentile among 81 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum27
Revenue growth19
Net margin6
Value (low P/E)86
Size35

Industry medians: 6-month return +1.7%, revenue growth +1.4%, net margin 3.3%, P/E 19.0×.

Short interest

Details →
Shares short2.2M+11.6% vs prior
Days to cover4.7Settled Oct 15
% of float14.3%
Short vol. 10d52.2%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Textiles, Apparel & Publishing

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SCHLScholastic$36.86−3.99%−7.8%−3.9%−32.8%12.0$678.6M
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DJCODaily Journal$640.11−3.45%+30.0%+15.3%−40.4%—$882.0MCompare
ETDEthan Allen Interiors$20.70−3.18%+1.3%−8.5%8.0%13.1$521.7MCompare
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Quick answers

What does Scholastic do?
Scholastic Corp is a publisher and distributor of children's books, a provider of print and digital instructional materials for grades pre-kindergarten (pre-K) to grade 12 and a producer of entertaining literary and educational children's media. The company creates quality print, digital and audio books, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines and other products that, in combination, offer children, families and educators engaging and comprehensive solutions to support children's learning and reading both at home and at school.
What is SCHL's market cap?
$678.57M, based on the Nov 5 close of $36.86.
What is SCHL's P/E ratio?
12.0× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $56.60M.
Does Scholastic pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.25 per share (ex-date Oct 30), an annualised yield of 2.71%.
How much of SCHL is sold short?
2.2M shares, 14.3% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is SCHL in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Textiles, Apparel & Publishing industry.

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corp is a publisher and distributor of children's books, a provider of print and digital instructional materials for grades pre-kindergarten (pre-K) to grade 12 and a producer of entertaining literary and educational children's media. The company creates quality print, digital and audio books, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines and other products that, in combination, offer children, families and educators engaging and comprehensive solutions to support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. It categorizes its businesses into four reportable segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution; Education; Entertainment; and International. It derives the majority of revenue from Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.

HQ: New York, NY6,905 employeesListed Mar 3, 1992scholastic.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology