SCHL Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how SCHL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SCHL sees a -0.07% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -7.09% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.08%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
SCHL Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
544.60M
-3.20%
129.60%
Gross Margin
55.03%
-1.52%
39.46%
Operating Margin
13.85%
-23.14%
-137.20%
Net Margin
8.96%
-34.46%
-134.00%
EPS
1.71
-30.20%
-177.38%
No Data Available
SCHL Earnings Analysis
Scholastic Corp Corporation (SCHL.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Children's Publishing Initiatives: Scholastic's global children's publishing and entertainment teams moved ahead with exciting plans for this fiscal year and next.
Credit Facility Upsizing: We successfully upsized our unsecured revolving credit facility to $400 million last month.
Fiscal 2025 Guidance Reaffirmed: We reaffirmed our fiscal 2025 guidance, reflecting our results in the first half of the year and confidence in the outlook for the second half.
Revenue and EBITDA Projections: We expect revenue growth of 4% to 6% and adjusted EBITDA of $140 million to $150 million.
Dividend and Share Repurchases: We returned over $10 million in the second quarter through our regular dividend and open market share repurchases.
Negative
Children's Book Revenue Decline: Second quarter revenues decreased year-over-year, primarily due to timing-related factors in our Children's Book Publishing segment.
Quarterly Operating Profit Decline: Operating profits in the quarter decreased, driven by these modest sale declines.
Revenue and Income Decline: In the second quarter, revenues decreased 3% to $544.6 million, operating income was $78.9 million compared to $101.3 million in the prior year period.
EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA was $108.7 million, relative to $124 million a year ago.
Net Income Decline: Net income was $52 million from $76.9 million in the prior year period.
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SCHL Earning Call Sentiment
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call reveals mixed signals: a decline in revenue and operating income, and concerns over supply chain and economic factors, suggest negative sentiment. However, positive aspects include new growth initiatives, strategic appointments, and shareholder returns. The Q&A section highlights some optimism, particularly in state literacy partnerships, but also reflects management's unclear communication on certain issues. Overall, the mixed financial performance and strategic updates balance out, resulting in a neutral sentiment.
