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Scholastic (SCHL) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Sep 19, 2025
Scholastic (SCHL) reported revenue of $226M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -5% from a year earlier and -56% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -40.9%, net loss $71.1M (31.5% of revenue).
Scholastic, Q1 FY26: revenue $226M (-5% year over year), operating margin -40.9%, net loss $71.1M, operating cash flow −$81.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $226M | -56% | -5% |
| Operating profit | −$92.2M | -272% | — |
| Net earnings | −$71.1M | -562% | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$81.8M | -177% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $225.6M in Q1 FY26, down 5% year over year and down 56% from the previous quarter.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $92.2M, an operating margin of -40.9%. Total costs fell 2% while revenue fell 5%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+12%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $71.1M, after a profit of $15.4M the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was −$81.8M. Non-cash charges added back $16.3M of depreciation and amortization and $1.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $28.9M. Capital expenditures of $10.0M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$91.8M.
Questions
What was Scholastic's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Scholastic (SCHL) reported revenue of $226M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -5% from a year earlier and -56% from the quarter before.
Was Scholastic profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating loss was $92.2M (-40.9% of revenue) and net loss $71.1M.
Source: Scholastic 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.