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Nov 30, 2025
Scholastic Q2 2026 Earnings Report
Scholastic reported strong second quarter results with higher net income, record EPS, and robust performance in Book Fairs and Trade publishing.
Key Takeaways
Scholastic delivered a solid Q2 FY26, driven by best-selling book releases and operational efficiency. The company posted improved EPS and net income, and announced a $150M share repurchase following a successful real estate sale.
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Forward Guidance
Scholastic reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, projecting higher free cash flow and stable adjusted EBITDA post-sale-leaseback adjustments.
Positive Outlook
- Affirmed FY26 adjusted EBITDA outlook of $146M–$156M
- Forecasts FY26 free cash flow to exceed $430M
- Children’s Books segment continues solid growth
- Strong momentum from new book titles and franchises
- Successfully executed $400M+ real estate sale-leasebacks
Challenges Ahead
- Education segment continues to face headwinds
- Expected partial-year $14M EBITDA impact from leasebacks
- Entertainment segment shows lower production revenues
- Net debt increased due to share repurchases
- Ongoing volatility in federal/state education funding
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