Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) Q4 2025 Earnings | 07/25/2025

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Scholastic Corporation ended fiscal 2025 with a robust Q4, reporting revenue of $508.3 million—a 7% year-over-year increase fueled by strong performances in its Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution and Trade Publishing divisions. Highlights included the blockbuster launch of "Sunrise on the Reaping" and continued growth in popular franchises like "Dogman." The Children’s Book segment saw revenue jump 9% to $288.2 million, with Book Fairs contributing $177.8 million (up 5%), although Book Clubs experienced a 9% drop. Trade Publishing surged 19% on the back of successful new releases. The company’s Entertainment segment was also a bright spot, with revenue rising sharply due to the integration of 9 Story Media Group and expanding digital engagement across streaming platforms. Overall, operating income increased 13% to $53.5 million in the quarter. Despite these gains, earnings per share in Q4 dropped 52% to $0.59, mainly reflecting higher expenses, increased debt, and incremental amortization costs related to the 9 Story Media acquisition. Adjusted operating income also fell to $63.4 million from $66.8 million, but adjusted EBITDA improved slightly by 1% to $91.2 million. The Education Solutions segment continued to be pressured by subdued supplemental curriculum demand from schools and districts, with revenue down 7% to $125.7 million. International operations posted 8% revenue growth and significant profit improvement, but these positives were partially offset by a 47% rise in overhead costs. On the balance sheet, Scholastic’s net debt position shifted to $136.6 million from a net cash position last year, while the company maintained strong shareholder returns—returning over $92 million through dividends and repurchases in fiscal 2025, including $35 million in Q4 alone. Free cash flow for the year was $29.2 million, down from $73.4 million previously, reflecting increased strategic investment and inventory build-up. Looking ahead, management projects a further 20% growth in adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2026 and modest revenue growth of 2–4%, while continuing to target efficiency, cost discipline, and enhanced IP monetization through digital and real estate initiatives. About Inside Ticker: For more expert analysis and real-time updates on Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) and other market movers, follow Inside Ticker and visit http://www.insideticker.com/ for in-depth reports, financial insights, and the latest news on leading companies. #Scholastic #SCHL #Q42025 #Earnings #FinancialResults #BookPublishing #RevenueGrowth #TradePublishing #BookFairs #Entertainment #DigitalMedia #OperatingIncome #Debt #ShareholderReturns #Dividend #AdjustedEBITDA #Education #Guidance #InsideTicker #2025Outlook #IPMonetization #CostDiscipline #RealEstate #ChildrenBooks