Scholastic Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Scholastic achieved revenue of $335.4 million in Q3 2025, a 4% increase year-over-year. The company saw strong performance in Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, particularly through School Book Fairs and Clubs, as well as contributions from the 9 Story Media Group. Despite a net loss of $3.6 million, adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $6.0 million, reflecting improved operational efficiencies.
Q3 2025 revenue increased 4% year-over-year to $335.4 million.
Adjusted EBITDA improved to $6.0 million from a loss of $7.2 million last year.
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution revenue grew 5% to $203.3 million.
Net loss narrowed significantly to $3.6 million compared to $26.5 million in Q3 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Scholastic expects full-year adjusted EBITDA at the low end of its previously stated guidance range, with continued modest revenue growth amid pressure on consumer and school spending.
Positive Outlook
- Strong momentum from bestselling book releases like Dog Man and Hunger Games titles.
- Expected fourth-quarter boost from new product launches.
- Continued growth in School Book Fairs and Clubs segments.
- Higher revenues from international operations driven by key markets.
- Expanded share repurchase authorization to $100 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Continued headwinds in the supplemental curriculum market.
- Pressure on consumer spending impacting retail book sales.
- Higher interest payments affecting cash flow.
- Seasonal fluctuations contributing to quarterly losses.
- Unfavorable foreign currency exchange impacting international revenue.