SCHL - NASDAQ
Scholastic Corporation
$42.10
-1.5%Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. It operates in three segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment publishes and distributes children's books, e-books, media, and interactive products through its school book club and fair channels, as well as trade channels. Its original publications include the Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Bad Guys, Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels, Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Goosebumps, and Clifford The Big Red Dog; and licensed properties comprise the Peppa Pig and Pokemon. In addition, this segment publishes and creates books plus and novelty products for children, including titles, such as the Pastel Studio, Mini Clay World Candy Cart, LEGO Gear Bots, Never Touch series, and other titles under the Klutz and the Make Believe Ideas names; and non-fiction books under the Children's Press and Franklin Watts names. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; supplemental and classroom materials and programs, and related support services; and print and on-line reference, and non-fiction products, as well as consulting services. The International segment offers original trade and educational publishing programs; distributes children's books, digital educational resources, and other materials through school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and trade channels; produces and distributes magazines; and provides online subscription services. The company distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the Internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSEC Filings
SCHL - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | March 20, 2026 | February 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 19, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 19, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 22, 2025 | December 16, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | December 19, 2025 | November 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 18, 2025 | December 17, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 18, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 05, 2025 | December 01, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 02, 2025 | December 01, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | September 22, 2025 | September 17, 2025 | 2025 |
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