SCHL Scholastic Corp BOOKS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING & PRINTING

Scholastic (SCHL) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$36.74
-1.28 (-3.37%) ▼
5d: -0.33% 30d: -5.65% 90d: -11.32%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (76%)
Quality Score
49/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$37.44 – $39.15
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
14.1x FAIR
vs 15.1x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$38.50
+4.8% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$36.42 / $40.44
Trend: Strong Downtrend
💡Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: SCHL shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.

Get Alerted When SCHL Hits Your Target Price

Join 10,000+ traders who never miss a move

You're in! Check your email to confirm and set your target price.
100% Free No spam, ever Unsubscribe anytime

Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)

Loading chart...

Loading historical data...

Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$76.75
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$47.65
22.9% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.1x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: SCHL is currently trading at $36.74, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $37.44 to $39.15. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.1) is in line with its historical norms (15.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.3% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, SCHL is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $36.42. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.4% recently.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 58/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $37.44 - $39.15
Company Quality Score 49/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 75.8%

Trading Range & Key Levels

30-Day Trading Range $37.44 - $39.15
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days) ±$2.29 (6.2%)
Support Level $36.42
Resistance Level $40.44
Current Trend Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of Nov 12, 2026

Protect Your Profits

Holding SCHL? Use our AI-powered strategies to protect your downside while keeping your long-term position.

View Profit Protection Plan

Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
  • NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (58/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BEARISH: Downward momentum (-3.4%)
  • NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($38.50)
  • WARNING: Composite score 49/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 14.08
Wall Street Target $38.50 (+4.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) -3.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -23.5%
Profit Margin 3.6%
Valuation Discount vs History -2.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical 14.1 vs 15.1 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -2.3% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $35.89 (-2%)
2-Year Target $35.07 (-5%)
3-Year Target $34.26 (-7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 14→15) $36.75 (0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: 45.8%) $160.69 (+337%)
Base: (SPY PE: 14.1, Growth: 45.8%) $113.89 (+210%)
Bear: (PE: 12.0, Growth: 45.8%) $96.81 (+164%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 26.77 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.42
Bull Case $76.87 (+109%)
Analyst growth 83.8%, PE expands to 29.5
Base Case $69.88 (+90%)
Market implied 83.8%, PE stable at 26.8
Bear Case $25.85 (-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 14.1 to 15.1
Stabilization Target: $39.41 (+7.3%)
PE Expansion Potential: +7.3%
Share SCHL Analysis

Share this live SCHL analysis (with rich preview card) to Reddit, StockTwits, X, or embed the chart on your blog.

bloggers & journalists: you are free to use our charts with attribution.

Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (SCHL)

Bearish 2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bullish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Sep 25, 2026
Daily AI digest
AI Retail Discussion Summary: Scholastic Corp reported Q1 2027 earnings with a net loss of $71.2 million, or $3.77 per share, compared to $71.1 million, or $2.83 per share in the prior year period. The company's revenue declined by 4% to $216.8 million. Bearish sentiment on StockTwits dominated with 100.0% of messages.
Key Retail Themes: earnings report revenue decline
Aggregated from r/wallstreetbets, r/stocks & StockTwits streams. View All Trending Reddit & WSB Stocks →
Last updated: November 12, 2026 6:16 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 7:16 PM
🔥 Top Stocks Breaking Out Now
Ticker Score Recommendation Change %
Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
0
Sells
0
Net
NEUTRAL

Unlock Insider Activity

See real-time buying/selling by company executives for SCHL.

Create Free Account

Already have an account? Log In

Top Rated Publishing Stocks

Top-rated stocks in Publishing by analyst ratings.

Stock Analyst Consensus Analyst Target Tradestie Score
NYT
New York Times Company
STRONG BUY
10 analysts
$77 44 HOLD
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
BUY
6 analysts
$9 43 HOLD

Advanced SCHL Option Strategies

Professional options setups generated by AI based on today's SCHL price and gamma walls.

Iron Condor Bull Call Bear Put Collar

Explore More Analysis & Live Quant Tools

Part A: Deep-Dive SCHL Research Pages
SCHL Technical Chart SCHL Price Prediction SCHL Intrinsic Value DCF SCHL Earnings Date SCHL Investment Advisor SCHL Fair Price Analyzer SCHL Options Chain SCHL Options Advisor SCHL Options Analysis SCHL Competitors
Part B: Tradestie Flagship Market Scanners
Live Trades
From trading groups
Loading trades...
View All Live Trades See Trader Consensus & Signals