The call presented a balanced view of Scholastic's performance, with significant achievements in trade publishing and strategic expansions in entertainment and education. However, there were notable challenges in revenue declines across several segments and decreased operating income, which offset some of the positive developments.

Company Guidance

During Scholastic's Q2 2025 earnings call, the company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting revenue growth of 4% to 6% and adjusted EBITDA between $140 million and $150 million. Despite a 3% year-over-year revenue decrease to $544.6 million, impacted by timing factors in Children's Book Publishing, Scholastic maintains a positive outlook for the second half of the fiscal year. The company anticipates revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth in the third quarter, driven by favorable timing in its trade and school reading events divisions, alongside the release of key titles such as the fifth book in the Hunger Games series. Furthermore, Scholastic remains focused on navigating dynamic markets, with plans to optimize its balance sheet and continue strategic investments, including leveraging new growth opportunities and maintaining a strong cash return policy to shareholders.

Book Fairs and Clubs Performance

Schools booked the largest number of fall fares since the pandemic, aiming for 90,000 shares in fiscal 2025. Updated offerings in school book clubs drove higher student participation and revenue per sponsor.

Trade Publishing Success

Top-selling titles included 'Christmas at Hogwarts' and 'The Christmas Pig,' both debuting at #1 on bestseller lists. The release of 'Dog Man: Big Gym Begins' became the #1 best-selling book in several countries.

Entertainment Segment Growth

Revenue and adjusted EBITDA rose due to the acquisition of 9 Story Media Group. New Magic School Bus and Clifford series were well-received by broadcasters and streamers.

Education Solutions Development

Introduction of new programs like EXPLORE ELA and Scholastic Knowledge Library aims to boost literacy skills, with anticipated contributions to fiscal 2026 results.

Financial Stability and Growth

Successfully increased unsecured revolving credit facility to $400 million. Reaffirmed fiscal 2025 guidance for 4% to 6% revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA of $140 million to $150 million.

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Scholastic (SCHL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SCHL Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 19, 2018	2018 (Q4)	- / 1.45	1.31	10.69% (+0.14)	―	―
Sep 27, 2018	2019 (Q1)	- / -1.74	-1.67	-4.19% (-0.07)	―	―
Dec 20, 2018	2019 (Q2)	- / 2.09	1.92	8.85% (+0.17)	―	―
Mar 21, 2019	2019 (Q3)	- / -0.32	-0.3	-6.67% (-0.02)	―	―
Jul 25, 2019	2019 (Q4)	- / 0.50	1.45	-65.52% (-0.95)	―	―
Sep 19, 2019	2020 (Q1)	- / -1.68	-1.74	3.45% (+0.06)	―	―
Dec 19, 2019	2020 (Q2)	- / 2.02	2.09	-3.35% (-0.07)	―	―
Mar 19, 2020	2020 (Q3)	- / -0.34	-0.32	-6.25% (-0.02)	―	―
Jul 23, 2020	2020 (Q4)	- / -0.23	0.5	-146.00% (-0.73)	―	―
Sep 24, 2020	2021 (Q1)	- / -0.90	-1.68	46.43% (+0.78)	―	―

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SCHL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Dec 19, 2024	$24.84	$19.81	-20.25%
Sep 26, 2024	$29.94	$31.79	+6.18%
Jul 18, 2024	$36.04	$28.88	-19.87%
Mar 21, 2024	$37.15	$37.78	+1.70%

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