Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
SCHL price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedSCHL is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $37.67
- Sector
- Communication Services
- 12-month range
- $27.00–$47.34
- Market cap
- $662M
- From 52-week high
- -20.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 17.6M
- Rank in Communication Services by discount to fair value
- #25 of 29
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Scholastic Corporation is an educational publishing and media company that creates and distributes books, digital learning platforms, and educational content for students and teachers. The company operates primarily in the United States and internationally, serving schools, libraries, and consumers through its various divisions focused on classroom instruction, literacy development, and educational technology.
SCHL currently ranks #25 of 29 Communication Services stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $662M
- P/E (trailing)
- 38x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $1.57B
- Net margin
- 3.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.98
- Gross margin
- 39.7%
- Debt / equity
- 0.75
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -20.5%
- Shares outstanding
- 17.6M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 57 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $37.84
- 200-day average
- $38.65
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $0.85 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 2.26%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
- Next ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-30
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-15
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 5 beat, 3 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-08 ▼ miss (-6.1%)
2026-05 ▲ beat (+1.4%)
2026-02 ▲ beat (+58.3%)
2025-11 ▲ beat (+24.2%)
2025-08 ▼ miss (-4.6%)
2025-05 ▲ beat (+2.4%)
2025-02 ▲ beat (+93.6%)
2024-11 ▼ miss (-20.9%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 0 buy · 1 hold · 0 sell (1 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $38.5
- Target vs last price
- +2.2%
What our data shows for SCHL
- Our model validated 16 trailing price-to-earnings windows for SCHL, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $27.00–$47.34.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 57.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for SCHL
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent SCHL news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for SCHL is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Scripps Howard Fund distributes 2 millionth book through childhood literacy campaign (manilatimes.net, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Scripps Howard Fund's distribution of its 2 millionth book demonstrates sustained investment in brand reputation and community engagement within the Communication Services sector, activities that can build long-term customer loyalty and trust. For valuation-focused investors, this milestone warrants monitoring whether SCHL translates such corporate social responsibility initiatives into measurable competitive advantages or improved financial performance metrics. The company's commitment to this campaign may also influence how stakeholders perceive its business model sustainability and growth prospects relative to its current undervalued designation. - DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Trims Scholastic Corp (SCHL) Stake by 3.20% (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: Dimensional Fund Advisors LP's reduction of its Scholastic Corp position by 3 percent suggests a shift in the institutional investor's assessment of the company, even as TickrTrends currently derives an undervalued verdict for SCHL. For valuation-focused readers, this institutional trimming warrants monitoring to determine whether it reflects concerns about the company's fundamental value proposition within the Communication Services sector or merely a portfolio rebalancing decision. The divergence between TickrTrends' undervalued assessment and this institutional move highlights the importance of tracking how major shareholders adjust their positions relative to current market pricing. - Is Scholastic (SCHL) Priced for the Story or the Struggle? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-04)
TickrTrends take: Scholastic operates in the Communication Services sector and is currently assessed as undervalued by TickrTrends analysis. The company's valuation suggests the market may not be fully pricing in its operational performance or growth potential relative to comparable peers in its sector. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the company's financial results and business fundamentals justify the undervalued designation or whether headwinds in its core business warrant a different assessment.
More SCHL news
- Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Shares Drop Nearly 7% Following Q1 Fiscal 2027 Earnings (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-25)
- Scripps Howard Fund marks 10 years of ‘If You Give a Child a Book …’ campaign with two-day donation match (manilatimes.net, 2026-09-08)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — SCHL's technical trend has shifted unfavorably this week, with the 50/200-day trend state moving from mixed to downtrend, indicating weakening momentum in the Communication Services sector stock. Despite this deterioration in trend indicators, SCHL maintains an undervalued valuation verdict according to TickrTrends' derived metrics.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for SCHL showed a shift this week as the Relative Strength Index moved from oversold territory into neutral range, suggesting reduced downward momentum in the Communication Services stock. The current valuation verdict remains Undervalued, indicating the stock may be trading below levels supported by fundamental analysis.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' indicators for SCHL show mixed deterioration this week. The company's quality grade declined sharply from B to F, revenue growth shifted from high to declining, and gross margins moved from stable to contracting, while the stock improved its sector discount ranking from number 13 to number 8. Despite these operational headwinds, the current valuation verdict remains undervalued.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is SCHL stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), SCHL is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is SCHL's TickrTrends verdict?
SCHL's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does SCHL compare to other Communication Services stocks?
SCHL ranks #25 of 29 Communication Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is SCHL overbought or oversold?
SCHL's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does SCHL pay a dividend?
Yes. SCHL paid $0.85 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 2.26% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The next ex-dividend date on file is 2026-10-30.
Does SCHL usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters SCHL beat the consensus estimate 5 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about SCHL?
Of 1 analysts covering SCHL, 0 rate it a buy, 1 a hold and 0 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $38.5 (+2.2% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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