Welcome to our dedicated page for Scholastic news (Ticker: SCHL), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Scholastic stock.
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is widely known as a global children's publishing, education and media company, and its news flow reflects that focus on literacy, content and capital allocation. Company press releases and filings regularly describe Scholastic as the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a provider of literacy curriculum and classroom magazines, and a producer of children's media with reach into more than 135 countries.
News related to SCHL often centers on financial results, strategic initiatives and developments across its segments. Earnings announcements provide updates on the performance of Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, Entertainment and International, with commentary on trends in book fairs, book clubs, trade publishing and education funding. These releases also highlight the impact of major franchises such as Dog Man, The Hunger Games and Harry Potter on global publishing and international sales.
Investors following Scholastic news can also expect updates on capital allocation and balance sheet actions. Recent items have included details on sale-leaseback transactions for the company’s New York City headquarters and Jefferson City, Missouri distribution center, the resulting net proceeds, and how those proceeds relate to priorities such as debt reduction and share repurchases. Dividend declarations and changes to share repurchase authorizations are another recurring theme.
Governance and leadership developments appear in SCHL news as well, including board changes, director appointments, and management roles tied to growth strategy and education operations. For example, the company has announced new leadership for its education division and described efforts to refine product portfolios and go-to-market execution in a challenging funding environment.
This news page aggregates these types of updates so readers can follow Scholastic’s financial performance, strategic decisions, educational initiatives and IP-driven media activities over time.
Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) will mark the 40th anniversary of Ann M. Martin's The Baby-sitters Club with new publishing in 2026. On July 7, 2026 Scholastic will publish The Baby-sitters Club Fan Edition: Baby-sitter Summer, a multi-author spin-off including Ann M. Martin and six guest authors. On September 15, 2026 bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan will release The Baby-sitters Club Super Special: Baby-sitters on Board!, a graphic novel adaptation of the 1988 super special. Scholastic will also publish The Baby-sitters Club: Friendship Crafts in spring 2026, featuring a letter from Ann M. Martin and craft materials inspired by the series.
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) appointed Jeffrey Mathews as President, Scholastic Education, effective January 5, 2026, while he continues as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. Mr. Mathews has led the division as interim head since June 2025, focusing on high-impact offerings, go-to-market execution, and operational simplification to improve efficiency and profitability.
The company said Scholastic Education is positioned to drive long-term value through literacy leadership, trusted content, and partnerships, while acknowledging ongoing funding volatility and longer decision cycles in the supplemental instructional market.
Scholastic (Nasdaq: SCHL) completed a $386 million sale-leaseback of its New York City headquarters at 555–557 Broadway to a subsidiary of Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) on December 19, 2025. Scholastic sold the property and signed a 15-year lease with extension options, reducing its overall footprint while retaining long-term access to the space. Empire State Realty Trust will assume responsibility for ongoing property maintenance and capital improvements. The transaction is expected to generate significant net proceeds for Scholastic. Newmark (Nasdaq: NMRK) served as exclusive real estate advisor to Scholastic, led by Adam Spies, Joshua King and Avery Silverstein, with support from Adam Doneger and Marcella Fasulo.
Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) reported fiscal Q2 results for the period ended Nov 30, 2025, with revenues of $551.1M (+1%), operating income $82.9M (+11%), diluted EPS $2.17 (+27%) and Adjusted EBITDA $122.5M (+13%).
The Company closed sale-leaseback transactions unlocking ~$401M net proceeds and raised its share repurchase authorization to $150M. Fiscal 2026 full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook is affirmed at $146M–$156M after a partial-year $14M transaction impact; free cash flow is forecast to exceed $430M, reflecting the real-estate proceeds.
Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) closed sale-leaseback transactions for its New York City headquarters (555-557 Broadway) and Jefferson City, Missouri distribution center on Dec. 18, 2025.
The transactions generated $481 million in gross proceeds and an estimated $401 million in net proceeds after taxes, fees and transaction expenses; proceeds will be used under the company’s capital allocation priorities, including share repurchases. Buyers included a subsidiary of Empire State Realty Trust and funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. Scholastic will discuss additional details on its earnings call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 18, 2025.
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on Class A and Common Stock for the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
The dividend is payable on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 30, 2026.
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) announced its second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings timetable and conference call details.
The earnings release will be posted on the company's investor relations website on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET. The conference call will follow on December 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET, hosted by Peter Warwick, President and CEO, and Haji Glover, CFO and Executive Vice President. A live webcast is available at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/99tazdas, and phone dial-in details require registration at the provided registration link. Archived webcast and slides will be posted on the investor relations site after the call.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) agreed to acquire the Scholastic Building (555-557 Broadway) in SoHo for $386 million in an all-cash transaction expected to close in December 2025.
The property totals approximately 396,000 square feet (368,000 sq ft office; 28,000 sq ft retail), is 70% leased, and includes a 15-year office lease with Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) for 222,000 square feet. Retail is fully leased with a weighted average lease term of ~8 years. The asset contains a unique three-floor block of over 110,000 square feet that ESRT plans to market.
Newmark (NASDAQ: NMRK) represented the seller. Additional transaction details are posted in the company’s investor presentation.
Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) signed binding sale-leaseback agreements for its New York City headquarters (555-557 Broadway) and its Jefferson City, MO distribution center that are expected to generate $401 million in estimated gross proceeds. The Broadway sale to a subsidiary of Empire State Realty Trust for $386 million is expected to yield $327 million net; the Jefferson City sale to affiliates of Fortress for $95 million is expected to yield $74 million net.
Scholastic will enter long-term leases at both sites (15-year Broadway lease; 20-year triple-net Jefferson City lease) and plans to deploy proceeds toward debt reduction and share repurchases. Closings are expected before year-end 2025, subject to customary conditions.
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) will host a free Dog Man event on Dec 9, 2025 at The Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, IN, featuring a live performance of Dog Man: The Musical, a meet-and-greet with Dav Pilkey, and a signed copy of Dog Man: Big Jim Believes.
Fans can attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest gathering dressed as a comic/graphic novel character (current record: 1,784). Tickets/registration open via a company link on Oct 30 at 10:00 AM ET. The campaign coincides with the book's Nov 11 publication and Global Dog Man Day events at thousands of bookstores, schools, and libraries, reaching nearly 7,000 schools and libraries. The release notes Dog Man has > 70 million books in print and references the franchise's film and sold-out tour milestones.