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Scholastic (SCHL) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Dec 19, 2025
Scholastic (SCHL) reported revenue of $551M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +1% from a year earlier and +144% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.0%, net earnings $55.9M (10.1% of revenue).
Scholastic, Q2 FY26: revenue $551M (+1% year over year), operating margin 15.0%, net earnings $55.9M, operating cash flow $73.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $551M | +144% | +1% |
| Operating profit | $82.9M | — | +11% |
| Net earnings | $55.9M | — | +15% |
| Operating cash flow | $73.2M | — | +3% |
| Free cash flow | $63.2M | — | +5% |
What changed
Revenue was $551.1M in Q2 FY26, up 1% year over year and up 144% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $82.9M, a 15.0% margin (up 1.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 126% reached operating profit, above the 14% margin then. Total costs fell 0% while revenue rose 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+53%). Net earnings were $55.9M, up 15% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.4%.
Operating cash flow was $73.2M (up 3% year over year), 131% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $16.5M of depreciation and amortization and $2.5M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $10.0M left free cash flow of $63.2M.
Questions
What was Scholastic's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Scholastic (SCHL) reported revenue of $551M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +1% from a year earlier and +144% from the quarter before.
Was Scholastic profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $82.9M (15.0% of revenue) and net earnings $55.9M.
Source: Scholastic 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.