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confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.70
Scholastic reports fiscal 2026 revenue down 3% to $1.58B; adjusted EBITDA up 4% to $151.5M
SCHOLASTIC CORP
- Fiscal 2026 revenue $1,581.9M (-3% YoY); operating income $15.2M vs $15.8M; diluted EPS $2.34 vs ($0.07) loss.
- Adjusted EBITDA $151.5M, up 4% YoY, in line with guidance; on comparable basis up 15% to $132.4M.
- Returned over $285M to shareholders: $268.6M in share repurchases (including tender offer) and $20M in dividends.
- Fiscal 2027 outlook: revenue growth 2-4%, Adjusted EBITDA $135M-$145M, Free Cash Flow $35M-$40M.
- Book Fairs revenue up 5% to $186.6M; Education revenue down 13% to $109.2M; Entertainment up 42% to $21.0M.