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Scholastic Corporation

Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and internationally. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children's print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates school-based book clubs and book fairs. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; print and digital supplemental and core classroom materials and programs, and related support services; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of children and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children's books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.

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Disney Q2 Revenue Misses Estimates but EPS Beats

Disney reported second-quarter revenues of $25.25 billion, up 6.8% year on year, falling short of analysts' expectations by 0.6% but beating EPS estimates. Among the seven consumer discretionary media stocks tracked, News Corp was the best performer with revenues of $2.34 billion, up 10.8% year on year and beating estimates by 4.1%, while Scholastic was the weakest with revenues of $476.1 million, down 6.3% year on year and missing estimates by 7.9%. Warner Music Group reported revenues of $1.86 billion, up 10.4% year on year and beating estimates by 3.8%, and The New York Times reported revenues of $762.5 million, up 11.2% year on year and beating estimates by 1.4%. As a group, revenues missed analysts' consensus estimates by 0.8%, and share prices have held steady on average since the latest earnings results.
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Scholastic Stock Falls 12.5% After Q2 Revenue Miss

Scholastic shares dropped 12.5% to $40.65 after the children's publishing and education company reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $476.1 million, down 6.3% year-on-year and missing analyst estimates by 7.9%. The company also issued full-year EBITDA guidance that fell significantly short of expectations, making it the weakest performer against estimates among the 55 consumer discretionary stocks tracked. CEO Peter Warwick highlighted progress in a multi-year transformation and said adjusted EBITDA rose in line with guidance, positioning the company for growth in fiscal 2027. The broader consumer discretionary sector saw revenues beat consensus by 1.5% on average, though next-quarter guidance came in 2.3% below estimates and share prices declined 1.2% collectively.
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Scholastic Corp Reports 32% Rise in Adjusted Operating Income for Fiscal 2026

Scholastic Corp reported a 32% increase in adjusted operating income for fiscal 2026, reaching $47.1 million, despite a 3% decline in full-year revenue to $1.6 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% to $476.1 million, with adjusted operating income of $58.3 million compared to $63.4 million a year earlier. The Book Fairs segment grew 5% for both the quarter and full year, while the Education segment saw a 14% full-year decline amid funding volatility. The company completed sale-leaseback transactions unlocking over $400 million in net proceeds, returned over $285 million to shareholders including $268.6 million in share repurchases, and announced a 25% dividend increase to $0.25 per share. Free cash flow surged to $436 million from $29.2 million, and the company ended the year with a net cash position of $48.9 million versus a net debt position of $136.6 million a year earlier.
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StockStory flags Paychex, Teradata, Scholastic as cash-rich stocks to avoid

StockStory identifies Paychex, Teradata, and Scholastic as cash-producing companies that investors should steer clear of despite strong free cash flow margins. Paychex, with a trailing 12-month free cash flow margin of 35.7%, faces slowing demand and rising costs that have compressed its operating margin. Teradata, posting a 39.6% free cash flow margin, struggles with subpar billings growth and expects its free cash flow margin to contract by 20.2 percentage points. Scholastic, at a 28% free cash flow margin, has posted below-sector revenue growth and weak returns on capital, limiting its ability to invest or return cash to shareholders.
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