Sidoti Csr Has Strong Estimate for Scholastic Q2 Earnings

Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) – Analysts at Sidoti Csr increased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Scholastic in a report issued on Friday, March 21st. Sidoti Csr analyst B. Mccarthy now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $2.35 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $2.34. The consensus estimate for Scholastic’s current full-year earnings is $0.84 per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Scholastic’s Q4 2026 earnings at $2.37 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $2.13 EPS.

Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 20th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.78) by $0.73. Scholastic had a negative net margin of 0.27% and a positive return on equity of 1.91%. The business had revenue of $335.40 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $347.68 million.

Scholastic Stock Down 8.1 %

Scholastic stock opened at $19.51 on Monday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $20.09 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $23.88. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The stock has a market cap of $548.25 million, a P/E ratio of -108.38 and a beta of 1.10. Scholastic has a twelve month low of $17.72 and a twelve month high of $38.78.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Scholastic

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in SCHL. J. Goldman & Co LP acquired a new position in shares of Scholastic in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $18,892,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in Scholastic by 248.8% during the fourth quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 293,754 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,266,000 after purchasing an additional 209,524 shares in the last quarter. Azarias Capital Management L.P. lifted its stake in Scholastic by 71.8% during the fourth quarter. Azarias Capital Management L.P. now owns 467,783 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,978,000 after purchasing an additional 195,507 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Scholastic by 81.7% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 317,975 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,782,000 after purchasing an additional 142,954 shares in the last quarter. Finally, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. increased its stake in shares of Scholastic by 24.6% in the 4th quarter. D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. now owns 434,357 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,265,000 after purchasing an additional 85,882 shares during the last quarter. 82.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Scholastic Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 30th will be issued a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.10%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 30th. Scholastic’s dividend payout ratio is currently 133.33%.

About Scholastic

Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children’s books worldwide. It operates in three segments: Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in publication and distribution of children’s print, digital, and audio books, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channel; and operation of school-based book clubs and book fairs in the United States.