Scholastic stock gained 3.34 percent on October 5 as guidance held

Published on 10/06/2026 at 15:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Scholastic stock faced USD 216.8 million in fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue on September 24, down 4 percent year over year. Entertainment revenue rose 48 percent to USD 20.1 million.

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Scholastic Corporation stock (ISIN US8070661058) gained 3.34 percent to USD 37.41 on NASDAQ on October 5, 2026, as investors weighed reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance against a weaker first quarter. The stock's latest move followed results released on September 24, 2026, when Scholastic reported revenue of USD 216.8 million for the quarter ended August 31, 2026.

Revenue fell as entertainment grew

The first-quarter top line declined 4 percent from USD 225.6 million in the prior-year period. Reported diluted loss per share widened to USD 3.77 from USD 2.83, while adjusted diluted loss per share reached USD 3.63 versus USD 2.52 a year earlier, according to Scholastic.

The mix was uneven. Entertainment revenue rose 48 percent to USD 20.1 million from USD 13.6 million, while Education revenue fell 24 percent to USD 30.4 million and Children's Book Publishing and Distribution revenue declined 3 percent to USD 105.8 million.

Guidance points to a stronger second half

Scholastic affirmed fiscal 2027 revenue growth guidance of 2 percent to 4 percent, adjusted EBITDA of USD 135 million to USD 145 million and free cash flow of USD 35 million to USD 40 million in the September 24 release. Management expects year-over-year revenue growth to begin in the second quarter.

Cash flow remains a counterweight. Net cash used in operating activities was USD 94.6 million in the quarter, compared with USD 81.8 million in the prior-year period, while free cash flow use increased to USD 110.8 million from USD 100.2 million.

Analyst target sits near the stock

Investing.com lists a Neutral consensus from one analyst, with an average target of USD 38.50, a high target of USD 42.00 and a low target of USD 35.00. The average target lies 2.91 percent above the USD 37.41 price on October 5, 2026, leaving the market focused on whether the expected second-quarter improvement becomes visible in reported revenue.

Scholastic stock remains below yearly high

Scholastic stock was last at USD 37.41 on NASDAQ on October 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, with volume of 544,629 shares. The price stood 22.18 percent below its 52-week high of USD 48.07 and above the 52-week low of USD 26.38.