Scholastic's Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline Amid Higher Revenue

Scholastic (SCHL) is expected to report Q1 earnings of $2.45 per share, a -15% YoY decline, with revenues of $238.91 million, a 0.7% YoY increase. The consensus estimate has been revised 0.97% lower over the last 30 days. The Zacks Earnings ESP, which compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is a strong predictor of an earnings beat.

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) is poised to report its Q1 2026 earnings, with Wall Street anticipating a year-over-year decline in earnings. The consensus estimate calls for earnings of $2.45 per share, representing a -15% year-over-year (YoY) decrease, according to a recent earnings preview Earnings Preview: Scholastic (SCHL) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline^[2]. Revenue is expected to increase by 0.7% YoY to $238.91 million.

The consensus estimate has been revised 0.97% lower over the past 30 days, reflecting a collective reassessment by covering analysts. The Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for Scholastic is currently at -1.02%, indicating that analysts have become more bearish on the company's earnings prospects. The Earnings ESP is a proprietary model that compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, providing insights into the likelihood of an earnings beat or miss.

Scholastic's Zacks Rank is currently at #5, which makes it challenging to predict an earnings beat with confidence. Historically, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times in the last four quarters, delivering a surprise of +2.35% in the most recent quarter.

While an earnings beat or miss may not solely determine the stock's performance, it is a significant factor. Investors should closely monitor Scholastic's earnings call and management's discussion of business conditions to gauge the potential impact on the stock price.

As of September 10, 2025, the stock has shown resilience, trading up $1.28 on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to reach $26.06, with a 50-day moving average of $23.95 and a 200-day moving average of $20.53. The company's market capitalization stands at $652.80 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of -651.50 and a beta of 1.24 B. Riley Begins Coverage on Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL)^[1].

Scholastic's recent dividend announcement, with a quarterly payout of $0.20 per share, represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.1%. Institutional investors have shown strong interest in the company, with significant holdings from Ananym Capital Management LP, J. Goldman & Co LP, Jones Financial Companies Lllp, Acadian Asset Management LLC, and Bragg Financial Advisors Inc B. Riley Begins Coverage on Scholastic (NASDAQ:SCHL)^[1].

Investors should carefully consider these factors when evaluating Scholastic's Q1 2026 earnings and their potential impact on the stock's performance.