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Scholastic (SCHL) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q1 FY27 · 10-Q filed Sep 25, 2026 · Scholastic (SCHL) Q1 FY27 earnings results →
Q1 FY27 Revenue down 4% year over year to $217M · 33¢ of every $1 of revenue lost · operating margin -42.5%
Scholastic made $217M in Q1 FY27 (-4% Y/Y). Operating margin -42.5%, net loss $71.2M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Sep 25, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $216.8M in Q1 FY27, down 4% year over year and down 54% from the previous quarter.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $92.2M, an operating margin of -42.5%. Total costs fell 3% while revenue fell 4%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $71.2M, after a profit of $9.4M the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was −$94.6M. Non-cash charges added back $12.6M of depreciation and amortization and $2.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $38.2M. Capital expenditures of $14.1M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$108.7M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | 10-Q | Sep 25, 2026 | $217M | -4% | -42.5% | −$71.2M | −$94.6M |
| Q4 FY26 | 10-K | Jul 24, 2026 | $476M | -6% | 10.8% | $9.4M | $90.0M |
| Q3 FY26 | 10-Q | Mar 20, 2026 | $329M | -2% | -8.2% | $62.5M | −$30.5M |
| Q2 FY26 | 10-Q | Dec 19, 2025 | $551M | +1% | 15.0% | $55.9M | $73.2M |
| Q1 FY26 | 10-Q | Sep 19, 2025 | $226M | -5% | -40.9% | −$71.1M | −$81.8M |
| Q4 FY25 | 10-K | Jul 25, 2025 | $508M | +7% | 10.5% | $15.4M | $107M |
| Q3 FY25 | 10-Q | Mar 21, 2025 | $335M | +4% | -7.1% | −$3.6M | −$12.0M |
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About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media.
In its own words, from its 8-K, filed Sep 24, 2026.
Scholastic against its Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHL Scholastic | Q1 FY27 | $217M | -4% | -42.5% |
| WLY John Wiley & Sons | Q1 FY27 | $386M | -3% | 0.8% |
Source: Scholastic 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 866729 · Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing
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