Scholastic Overview
- Year Founded
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1920
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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6,660
- Stock Symbol
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SCHL
- Investments
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26
- Share Price
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$20.72
- (As of Wednesday Closing)
Scholastic General Information
Description
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
Contact Information
Website
www.scholastic.comCorporate Office
- 557 Broadway
- New York, NY 10012
- United States
Corporate Office
- 557 Broadway
- New York, NY 10012
- United States
Scholastic Stock Performance
As of 15-Jan-2025, Scholastic’s stock price is $20.72. Its current market cap is $582M with 28.1M shares.
(As of Wednesday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.72 | $19.89 | $18.57 - $40.74 | $582M | 28.1M | 277K | -$0.18 |
Scholastic Financials Summary
As of 30-Nov-2024, Scholastic has a trailing 12-month revenue of $1.58B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Nov-2024 | FY 2024 31-May-2024 | FY 2023 31-May-2023 | FY 2022 31-May-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 1,005,064 | 1,046,402 | 1,296,386 | 1,077,573 |
| Revenue | 1,580,400 | 1,589,700 | 1,704,000 | 1,642,900 |
| EBITDA | 70,200 | 80,500 | 171,200 | 157,000 |
| Net Income | (4,300) | 12,100 | 86,500 | 81,000 |
| Total Assets | 2,036,800 | 1,671,200 | 1,866,700 | 1,940,800 |
| Total Debt | 367,800 | 117,600 | 101,000 | 97,100 |
Scholastic Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Scholastic Comparisons
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Scholastic Competitors (10)
One of Scholastic’s 10 competitors is John Wiley & Sons, a Corporation company based in Hoboken, NJ.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wiley & Sons | Corporation | Hoboken, NJ | ||||
| Holtzbrinck Publishing Group | Corporation | Stuttgart, Germany | ||||
| HarperCollins Christian Publishing | Corporation | Nashville, TN | ||||
| Technologies for Worship Magazine | Corporation | Waterdown, Canada | ||||
| Walter de Gruyter | Corporation | Berlin, Germany |
Scholastic Patents
Scholastic Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2846620-A1 | Interactive electronic reader with parental control | Inactive | 26-Aug-2011 | ||
| AU-2012300387-A1 | Interactive electronic reader with parental control | Inactive | 26-Aug-2011 | ||
| GB-201402049-D0 | Interactive electronic reader with parental control | Inactive | 26-Aug-2011 | ||
| GB-2507439-A | Interactive electronic reader with parental control | Inactive | 26-Aug-2011 | ||
| US-20130080471-A1 | Interactive electronic reader with parental control | Inactive | 26-Aug-2011 | G06Q10/00 |
Scholastic Signals
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Scholastic Investments & Acquisitions (26)
Scholastic’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with 9 Story Media Group for . The deal was made on 20-Jun-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Story Media Group | 20-Jun-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
| Make Believe Ideas | 01-Jun-2023 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Publishing | ||
| Learning Ovations | 01-Sep-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Education and Training Services (B2B) | ||
| Mrs. Nelson's Book Fair (Assets in Pomona) | 25-Oct-2019 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Make Believe Ideas | 27-Mar-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing |
Scholastic ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated December, 23, 2022
14.99 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Scholastic Exits (5)
Scholastic’s most recent exit was on 09-Sep-2015 from Troubador Publishing. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troubador Publishing | 09-Sep-2015 | Completed |
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| Class Messenger | 10-Sep-2013 | Completed |
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| Zui.com | 01-Jul-2007 | Completed |
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| Teachers Pay Teachers | 01-Dec-2006 | Completed |
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| The Book People | 24-Jun-2002 | Corporate | Completed |
Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Ovations | Irvine, CA | 2013 | |
| Laburnum house educational | Gainsborough, United Kingdom | 2010 | |
| 9 Story Media Group | Toronto, Canada | 2002 | |
| Chicken House | Frome, United Kingdom | 2000 |
Scholastic FAQs
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When was Scholastic founded?
Scholastic was founded in 1920.
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Where is Scholastic headquartered?
Scholastic is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of Scholastic?
Scholastic has 6,660 total employees.
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What industry is Scholastic in?
Scholastic’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Scholastic a private or public company?
Scholastic is a Public company.
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What is Scholastic’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Scholastic is SCHL.
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What is the current stock price of Scholastic?
As of 15-Jan-2025 the stock price of Scholastic is $20.72.
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What is the current market cap of Scholastic?
The current market capitalization of Scholastic is $582M.
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What is Scholastic’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Scholastic is $1.58B.
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Who are Scholastic’s competitors?
John Wiley & Sons, Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Technologies for Worship Magazine, and Walter de Gruyter are some of the 10 competitors of Scholastic.
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What is Scholastic’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Scholastic’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.18.
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