Scholastic Reports Strong Earnings Growth, Expands Share Repurchase Authorization to $150 Million
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 18 2025
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Source: PRnewswire
- Strong Financial Performance: Scholastic achieved revenues of $551.1 million in Q2 FY2025, reflecting a 1% year-over-year increase primarily driven by robust performance in the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment, indicating sustained growth potential in the education market.
- Shareholder Return Initiative: The Board has increased the share repurchase authorization to $150 million as a first step to return cash to shareholders following the successful completion of sale-leaseback transactions, which is expected to enhance shareholder value further.
- Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA reached $122.5 million, up 13% year-over-year, reflecting operational efficiencies gained through reduced discretionary overhead and increased revenues, thereby strengthening profitability.
- International Market Expansion: International revenues grew 4% to $89.5 million, primarily driven by the success of global best-selling series, indicating Scholastic's brand influence and growth opportunities in the global market.
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Analyst Views on SCHL
Wall Street analysts forecast SCHL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SCHL is 37.00 USD with a low forecast of 37.00 USD and a high forecast of 37.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About SCHL
Scholastic Corporation is a publisher and distributor of children's books, a provider of literacy curriculum, professional services and classroom magazines, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. Its segments include Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, Entertainment, and International. Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment includes the publication and distribution of children’s books, ebooks, media and interactive products primarily in the United States. Education Solutions segment includes the publication and distribution to schools and libraries of children's books, classroom magazines and other products for grades pre-kindergarten to 12 in the United States. Entertainment segment includes the development, production, distribution and licensing of children and family film and television content. International segment includes the publication and distribution of products and services outside the United States.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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