Scholastic Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Scholastic's CEO is Peter Warwick, appointed in Aug 2021, has a tenure of 4.75 years. total yearly compensation is $3.30M, comprised of 30.3% salary and 69.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.65% of the company’s shares, worth $5.38M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.3 years and 4.7 years respectively.
Key information
Peter Warwick
Chief executive officer
US$3.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 30.30% |
| CEO tenure | 4.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 6.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 03
SCHL: Future Returns Will Balance Buybacks Against A Fully Priced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Scholastic to $41.00. They highlight that the updated price target reflects more refined assumptions on discount rate, modest revenue growth, slightly lower profit margins, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple after recent research pointing to valuation as a key driver at current levels.Narrative Update • Apr 19
SCHL: Future Returns Will Balance Buybacks Against Full-Priced Shares
Analysts have modestly increased their average price target on Scholastic by $3 to $41. They cite the stock’s recent rise toward prior targets and suggest that current prices already reflect much of their stated expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 04
SCHL: Fair Outlook Weighs Buybacks Against Rich Pricing After Recent Rally
Narrative Update on Scholastic The analyst price target on Scholastic has been raised by $3 to $40, with analysts citing recent share gains that brought the stock close to prior targets and a view that the current price already reflects existing growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Scholastic focuses squarely on valuation after a strong share price run and the stock trading near published price targets.Narrative Update • Mar 21
SCHL: Fair Outlook Balances Share Buybacks With Richer Future P/E Assumptions
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Scholastic by $5 to $41, pointing to recent Street research that highlights prior strong share price gains, a $37 target that had been reached, and updated expectations reflected in a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to prior share price gains of about 50%, including dividends since early September, as evidence that the market has been willing to pay up for Scholastic's execution and prospects.Seeking Alpha • Mar 20
Scholastic Has A New Lease On Life (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Scholastic Corporation is upgraded from 'hold' to a soft 'buy' after operational improvements and a transformative sale-leaseback transaction. Despite Q3 revenue missing expectations, SCHL's EPS of $2.55 far surpassed forecasts, aided by a $119.8M gain from asset sales. SCHL announced an accelerated $200M share buyback via Dutch auction, potentially retiring over 21% of shares at $36–$40 per share. Valuation is compelling: SCHL trades at the lowest EV/EBITDA among peers, with 2026 EBITDA guidance of $146M–$156M and positive net cash. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 04
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.20
The board of Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.20 per share on the...Analysis Article • Dec 22
Scholastic Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • Dec 21
Scholastic's (NASDAQ:SCHL) Dividend Will Be $0.20
The board of Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 16th of March...Analysis Article • Dec 09
Investors Holding Back On Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL)
Scholastic Corporation's ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x might make it look like a buy right...Analysis Article • Oct 18
Scholastic's (NASDAQ:SCHL) Dividend Will Be $0.20
The board of Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 15th of December...Analysis Article • Sep 21
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20
Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) will pay a dividend of $0.20 on the 15th of December. This means the dividend...Analysis Article • Sep 10
We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Scholastic Corporation's (NASDAQ:SCHL) CEO Compensation Package
Key Insights Scholastic's Annual General Meeting to take place on 17th of September Total pay for CEO Peter Warwick...Analysis Article • Mar 23
Scholastic's (NASDAQ:SCHL) Dividend Will Be $0.20
Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) will pay a dividend of $0.20 on the 16th of June. This makes the dividend yield...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL)
To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...Analysis Article • Jan 09
Slammed 25% Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch
Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Seeking Alpha • Dec 23
Scholastic Corporation: No Growth In Book Fair Season
Summary It's important for Scholastic that in the key book fair quarter they make great sales, where this year they have booked declines in sales YoY. Management noted potential exposure to tariff policies that might come from Trump's administration that could disrupt 2026 inventory build-up from third-party suppliers in Asia. There isn't much of a valuation case either, trading in line with Mondadori, which has achieved better performance lately. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 18
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.20
Scholastic Corporation's ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.20 per share on 14th of March...Analysis Article • Oct 23
Scholastic Corporation's (NASDAQ:SCHL) P/E Is On The Mark
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...
New Narrative • Sep 29
Jeff Mathews Spearheads Decisive Growth And Efficiency In Children's Books And Education Sector
Strategic focus on growth through acquisitions and the appointment of Jeff Mathews signifies a targeted approach to enhancing future revenue and net margins.Analysis Article • Sep 25
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.20
The board of Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 16th of December...Seeking Alpha • Sep 01
Scholastic: Will A Pivot To Digital Media Save Scholastic
Summary Scholastic's stock has declined 12% since late 2022, underperforming the S&P 500, due to declining revenues and margins amid a challenging market environment. The company recently made a $250 million investment in 9 Story Media Group, a digital content creator and publisher. However, even with the addition of 9 Story, SCHL's guidance for F2025 is disappointing, with implied declines in the core business. I recommend a cautious stance on Scholastic until there's stabilization in its core business or more clarity on 9 Story's growth potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 09
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.20
The board of Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 16th of September...Analysis Article • Jul 27
Scholastic's (NASDAQ:SCHL) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Scholastic Corporation's ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. Despite the soft...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20
Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.20 per share on the 16th of...Seeking Alpha • Jun 18
Scholastic: No More Hoarding Effects
Summary Scholastic is benefiting from not having to guarantee inventories anymore after the 2022-2023 supply chain concerns in global markets. They also made an acquisition of a production company to push harder into bringing content to kids' screens. They should be able to meet guidance, even though there is capitulation in the club business, but we just don't feel the valuation case is really compelling. Japanese publishers are probably more interesting now as the growth in otaku culture still has a long way to go in the West. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 25
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.20
The board of Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 17th of June, with...Analysis Article • Apr 17
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 28
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.20
The board of Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.20 per share on the...Seeking Alpha • Mar 15
Scholastic Stock: Back To School
Summary Scholastic's shares have dropped due to an acquisition that has depleted its net cash position. The company's operating performance has been weak, with stagnation seen in the long term. With the own business seeing a tough 2024 already, it is hard to get upbeat on the shares here, keeping in mind a dismal track record. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 07
Scholastic Corporation's (NASDAQ:SCHL) P/E Is On The Mark
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19x Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) may be sending bearish signals...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Should You Think About Buying Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) Now?
While Scholastic Corporation ( NASDAQ:SCHL ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$63m |
| Nov 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$3m |
| Aug 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$10m |
| May 31 2025 | US$3m | US$1m | -US$2m |
| Feb 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$19m |
| Nov 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$4m |
| Aug 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$24m |
| May 31 2024 | US$2m | US$1m | US$12m |
| Feb 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$52m |
| Nov 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$59m |
| Aug 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$58m |
| May 31 2023 | US$3m | US$1m | US$86m |
| Feb 28 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$62m |
| Nov 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$66m |
| Aug 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$59m |
| May 31 2022 | US$5m | US$808k | US$81m |
| Feb 28 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$36m |
| Nov 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$38m |
| Aug 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$5m |
| May 31 2021 | US$161k | n/a | -US$11m |
| Feb 28 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$32m |
| Nov 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$61m |
| Aug 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$25m |
| May 31 2020 | US$161k | n/a | -US$44m |
| Feb 29 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$13m |
| Nov 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$18m |
| Aug 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$18m |
| May 31 2019 | US$165k | n/a | US$16m |
Compensation vs Market: Peter's total compensation ($USD3.30M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.73M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Peter's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Peter Warwick (73 yo)
4.8yrs
Tenure
US$3,300,513
Compensation
Mr. Peter Warwick has been the Chief Executive Officer and President at Scholastic Corporation since August 1, 2021 and is its Director since September 24, 14. Mr. Warwick has been a director of Scholastic...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of Board | 4.8yrs | US$2.21m | 0.23% $ 1.9m | |
| President | 4.8yrs | US$3.30m | 0.65% $ 5.4m | |
| CFO & Executive Vice President | 2.3yrs | US$1.37m | 0.051% $ 419.9k | |
| Executive VP | 2.3yrs | US$2.68m | 0.31% $ 2.6m | |
| Executive VP & President of Scholastic Children's Book Group | 6.3yrs | US$1.61m | 0.12% $ 1.0m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 8.6yrs | no data | 0.064% $ 530.8k | |
| CIO & Chief Information Security Officer | 6.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP | less than a year | no data | 0.059% $ 490.0k | |
| Chief People Officer | 4.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & International Education Publisher of International Division | 12.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Manufacturing | 13.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Marketing | no data | no data | no data |
6.3yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SCHL's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of Board | 4.8yrs | US$2.21m | 0.23% $ 1.9m | |
| President | 11.7yrs | US$3.30m | 0.65% $ 5.4m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 18.7yrs | US$264.97k | 0.15% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$219.97k | 0.027% $ 227.4k | |
| Independent Director | 4.7yrs | US$219.97k | 0.048% $ 401.9k | |
| Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$219.97k | 0.027% $ 227.4k | |
| Independent Director | 10.7yrs | US$234.97k | 0.078% $ 649.2k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0037% $ 30.5k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0037% $ 30.5k | |
| Independent Director | 4.8yrs | US$219.97k | 0.050% $ 414.4k | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$219.97k | 0.043% $ 357.3k |
4.7yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SCHL's board of directors are considered experienced (4.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/13 22:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/05/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Scholastic Corporation is covered by 4 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Andrew Crum | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Ian Zaffino | Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. |
| Brendan Michael McCarthy | Sidoti & Company, LLC |