Q2 2025 EPS Estimates for Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) Lowered by Sidoti Csr

Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) – Equities researchers at Sidoti Csr lowered their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Scholastic in a research report issued on Friday, July 19th. Sidoti Csr analyst B. Mccarthy now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $2.61 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $2.78. The consensus estimate for Scholastic’s current full-year earnings is $3.01 per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Scholastic’s Q2 2026 earnings at $3.08 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.84 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $3.24 EPS.

Separately, StockNews.com downgraded Scholastic from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, July 19th.

Scholastic Stock Performance

Shares of SCHL stock opened at $31.22 on Monday. Scholastic has a 52-week low of $28.64 and a 52-week high of $45.98. The stock has a market cap of $892.89 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.53 and a beta of 1.02. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $35.36 and its 200-day moving average is $36.80.

Scholastic Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 30th will be given a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.56%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 30th. Scholastic’s payout ratio is presently 55.17%.

Institutional Trading of Scholastic

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of SCHL. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in Scholastic by 5.1% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 430,679 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,237,000 after purchasing an additional 20,961 shares during the period. Bragg Financial Advisors Inc boosted its position in shares of Scholastic by 0.7% in the fourth quarter. Bragg Financial Advisors Inc now owns 372,999 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,062,000 after acquiring an additional 2,468 shares during the period. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Scholastic by 16.4% in the first quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 306,017 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,540,000 after acquiring an additional 43,199 shares in the last quarter. Azarias Capital Management L.P. increased its position in Scholastic by 8.4% during the fourth quarter. Azarias Capital Management L.P. now owns 199,445 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,519,000 after acquiring an additional 15,416 shares during the period. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC boosted its holdings in Scholastic by 8.2% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 132,010 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,978,000 after purchasing an additional 9,975 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 82.57% of the company’s stock.

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 books, eBooks, media, and interactive products through its school book clubs and fair channels, and trade channel.