SCHLCommunication Services · PublishingThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Scholastic Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $39 — +2.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 15 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Scholastic Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (86): The share price has been relatively steady.
Revisions (36): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SCHL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $42 → $35 |
| 8 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $40 → $42 |
| 8 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 3 Sept 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 28 Sept 2020 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Sept 2018 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Sept 2018 | Stifel Nicolaus | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 16 July 2018 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 16 July 2018 | Stifel Nicolaus | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Oppenheimer | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 12 Oct 2015 | Oppenheimer | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 27 Apr 2015 | Gabelli & Co. | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 24 Apr 2015 | Gabelli & Co. | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 22 Apr 2015 | Gabelli & Co. | Downgrade | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SCHL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 16 Oct 2026, Scholastic Corp. returned +35.5% against +16.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 82% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Scholastic Corp. has a market value of $716.9M and an enterprise value of $1.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter shrank 3.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $56.7M, a 3.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.34.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $2.5M, after $48.4M of capital spending.
Scholastic Corp. spent $265.9M on share buybacks and $20.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.
Trailing P/E: 27.6×; forward P/E: 18.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.57%, paying out 60% of earnings.
Scholastic Corp. employs 5,090 people — $311K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| SCHLScholastic Corp. | $716.9M | 76 |
| TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc. | $1.1B | 81 |
| WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. | $2.7B | 73 |
| LEELee Enterprises, Inc. | $149.7M | 52 |
| NYTThe New York Times Co. | $11.2B | 89 |
| MAXMediaAlpha, Inc.* | $715.6M | 84 |
| GRPNGroupon, Inc.* | $749.5M | 42 |
* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few publishing companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Business Wire reported that investors with $100,000 in losses have an opportunity to join a Scholastic Corporation fraud investigation with SBS Law.
Why it matters — The investigation is relevant to SCHL watchers because it concerns allegations involving the company and investors’ losses.
Scholastic announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cottage Door Press, an independent children's publisher known for innovative early childhood books, for approximately $71 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction is expected to strengthen Scholastic's position in early childhood publishing and expand growth opportunities across formats and channels.
Why it matters — SCHL watchers would care because the acquisition of a fast-growing early childhood publisher could broaden Scholastic's portfolio and growth prospects in a key segment of the children's publishing market.
Seeking Alpha reports Scholastic has a favorable outlook targeting 2-4% revenue growth and $135-145M adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2027, with upcoming Hunger Games and Harry Potter HBO projects expected to drive franchise momentum and book sales.
Why it matters — A Scholastic watcher would care because its key franchises appear positioned for a multi-year publishing cycle that could support growth and book sales.
Scholastic reported downbeat first-quarter results, and its shares were moving lower in Friday's pre-market session alongside other large stocks. The report comes as U.S. stock futures were higher, with the Dow futures gaining around 100 points.
Why it matters — SCHL watchers would care because the company's weaker-than-expected quarterly results contributed to a decline in its share price during pre-market trading.
Benzinga lists Costco Wholesale, Scholastic and three other stocks as ones to watch heading into Friday as U.S. stock futures trade higher. No specific news about Scholastic itself is detailed in the excerpt.
Why it matters — A Scholastic watcher would care because the company is being flagged as one of the stocks drawing potential investor focus, though the excerpt provides no company-specific developments.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Scholastic Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $39, with estimates ranging from $35 to $42. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering Scholastic Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Scholastic Corp. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Oct 2026, Scholastic Corp. ranks 76 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +2.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Scholastic Corp. 76 out of 100 as at 15 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Scholastic Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SCHL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $35 to $42 over the next 12 months.
Scholastic Corp. returned +35.5% over the 12 months to 16 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Scholastic Corp. is an American publishing and education company that creates and distributes children’s books, magazines, teaching materials, and classroom resources.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 11 Oct 2026): "SCHL Investors with $100,000 in Losses Have Opportunity to Join Scholastic Corporation Fraud Investigation with SBS Law". Business Wire reported that investors with $100,000 in losses have an opportunity to join a Scholastic Corporation fraud investigation with SBS Law.
Scholastic Corp. is an American publishing and education company that creates and distributes children’s books, magazines, teaching materials, and classroom resources. Its business is organized around children’s book publishing and distribution, education solutions, entertainment, and international operations, giving it a broad role across both home and school learning markets. The company produces print, digital, and audio content, along with books for schools, book clubs, and book fairs that support reading engagement in classrooms and households. Scholastic also develops educational products and services for teachers and students, helping schools access curriculum-aligned materials and supplemental learning tools. With a focus on children’s literacy and educational media, Scholastic Corp. serves a wide audience of families, educators, and institutions in the global children’s publishing and learning sector.
CEO Mr. Peter Warwick · 5,090 employees · United States · https://www.scholastic.com
