Scholastic Corporation
SCHL
Rank in Stocks
#10504
Scholastic Corporation, a company founded in 1920 and headquartered in New... Scholastic Corporation, a company founded in 1920 and headquartered in New York, New York, specializes in the global creation and distribution of literary and educational materials for young people. Its operations are structured into three key business divisions: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution unit is responsible for developing and supplying books, e-books, various media, and interactive products for children. These are made available through school-based book clubs and book fairs, as well as conventional retail channels. Notable proprietary series within its catalog include Harry Potter, The 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. The division also features popular licensed properties such as Peppa Pig and PokΓ©mon. Moreover, this segment produces activity kits and novelty items for children, offering titles like Pastel Studio, Mini Clay World Candy Cart, LEGO Gear Bots, and the Never Touch series, under its Klutz and Make Believe Ideas imprints. Additionally, it publishes non-fiction works through its Children's Press and Franklin Watts lines. The Education Solutions segment provides classroom magazines, including Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic. It also develops and delivers supplementary educational resources, curriculum programs, and related support services, alongside print and digital reference and non-fiction materials, and specialized consulting. Internationally, the International segment develops its own trade and educational publishing programs. It facilitates the distribution of children's books, digital educational tools, and other materials via school-based book clubs, school-hosted book fairs, and broader trade outlets. This division further produces and circulates magazines and offers online subscription services. The company's diverse range of products and services reaches its audience directly through schools and libraries, as well as through retail stores and online platforms.
Share Price
$37.18
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$684.37M
Change (1 day)
-0.07%
Change (1 year)
32.67%
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Operating Margin for Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 1.61%
According to Scholastic Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 1.61%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 1.15%.
Operating Margin history for Scholastic Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 1.61% | 40.00% |
| 2025 | 1.15% | 26.37% |
| 2024 | 0.91% | -85.35% |
| 2023 | 6.21% | -5.91% |
| 2022 | 6.60% | 156.81% |
| 2021 | 2.57% | -210.78% |
| 2020 | -2.32% | -200.00% |
| 2019 | 2.32% | -47.15% |
| 2018 | 4.39% | -14.59% |
| 2017 | 5.14% | -6.88% |
| 2016 | 5.52% | 61.40% |
| 2015 | 3.42% | -39.15% |
| 2014 | 5.62% | 18.82% |
| 2013 | 4.73% | -51.19% |
| 2012 | 9.69% | 60.43% |
| 2011 | 6.04% | -36.08% |
| 2010 | 9.45% | 53.41% |
| 2009 | 6.16% | -34.26% |
| 2008 | 9.37% | 23.61% |
| 2007 | 7.58% | 19.00% |
| 2006 | 6.37% | -4.50% |
| 2005 | 6.67% | 29.51% |
| 2004 | 5.15% | -15.02% |
| 2003 | 6.06% | -37.07% |
| 2002 | 9.63% | 91.45% |
| 2001 | 5.03% | -34.33% |
| 2000 | 7.66% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.40% | -92.92% |
US
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| 18.79% | -88.33% |
GB
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| 16.29% | -89.88% |
US
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| 14.53% | -90.98% |
GB
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| 11.91% | -92.60% |
NO
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Scholastic Corporation's operating margin
What is Scholastic Corporation's operating margin?
Scholastic Corporation's operating margin is 1.61%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Scholastic Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Scholastic Corporation's operating margin was 1.15%, compared with 0.91% in 2024.
How has Scholastic Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Scholastic Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2022 (6.60%) and lowest in 2020 (-2.32%).
How does Scholastic Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Scholastic Corporation's operating margin (1.61%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Informa plc, with 18.79%.