Scholastic Corporation
SCHLCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeScholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and. The company carries a $708.8M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children's print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates school-based book clubs and book fairs.
Market Cap
$708.8M
Beta
1.08
P/E (TTM)
27.11
P/E (Fwd)
17.82
EPS (TTM)
$1.42
EPS (Fwd)
$2.16
ROE
7.4%
ROA
1.6%
Cash
$106.8M
Total Debt
$509.7M
Free CF
$35.0M
52W Change
31.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SCHL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, SCHL finished 1.42% below its 150-day moving average ($40.05) and 2.79% above its 200-day moving average ($38.41). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SCHL overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, SCHL's RSI(14) was 76.2, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, SCHL has $106.8M in cash with $509.7M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $35.0M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 7.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.70B (2023) to $1.58B (2026).
As with any equity investment, SCHL carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Scholastic Corporation's trajectory.