Scholastic Corporation
S&P 500SCHL/Communication Services · Publishing/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
1.88%
$0.80 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
SCHL's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 22.0% cfo payout ratio & 12.8% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 95.0% fcf payout ratio & 0.9x interest coverage. The dividend has been growing at a 5.92% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- CFO Payout Ratio: 22.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Debt-to-Equity: 36.3Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Gross Margin: 54.3%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: 0.9xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Operating Margin: -8.3%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Profit Margin Stability: UnstableProfit margins have been volatile.
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SafeAbout Scholastic Corporation
Scholastic Corporation is a global children's publishing, education, and media company that creates and distributes a diverse portfolio of books, educational materials, and digital content for schools, teachers, parents, and children worldwide. The company operates through three main segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International operations. Its publishing division produces print, digital, and audiobooks alongside classroom magazines and interactive learning products. Scholastic also owns and publishes rights to iconic franchises including Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Dog Man, The Baby-Sitters Club, and The Magic School Bus. The company operates the renowned Scholastic Book Fair program and manages school-based book clubs, reaching millions of students through both trade channels and direct school partnerships. Additionally, Scholastic has expanded into media and streaming platforms, leveraging its extensive catalog of beloved characters and stories to serve families and educational institutions through multiple channels and formats.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.88%
Annual Dividend
$0.80
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
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FCF Payout Ratio
95.02%
52-Week Range
$20.60 - $44.54
Dividend History (2016–2025)
SCHL annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
SCHL earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 30, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.55%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.92%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
2.92%
3-Year Total Growth
14.29%
5-Year Total Growth
33.33%
10-Year Total Growth
33.33%
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