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Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$39.23 +1.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $722.2M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C- · Rk B-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.7% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SCHL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.2%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM

58.230 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

7 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE59% OF RANGE

L: $26$39.23H: $48

1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 8 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40

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BEARISH (40)

1.1% ROIC with 56.4% gross margin and 7.05% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

NEUTRAL (60)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BULLISH (73)

28/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 16/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like SCHL

✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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SCHL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.80%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT

2026-10-30O $39.33H $39.59L $38.94C $39.23VOL 372.4K

RES: $38.64SUP: $25.89SMA50: $37.34SMA200: $38.99

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

3.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #304 of 1011 ⚔️ WLY vs SCHL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (SCHL vs. WLY, WLYB, PSO, VLRS)

Industry: Books (4 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) ranks #304 by composite RQD confidence (64/100, grade C) and #549 by equity capitalization ($722.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WLY leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while WLY leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.1% ROIC and 74.3% gross margin. WLY currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with SCHL at 64/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
SCHL ACTIVE Scholastic Corporation	C	64/100	12.7x	56.4%	1.1%	+1.00%	$722.2M	Benchmark Subject
WLY John Wiley & Sons Inc.	B	75/100	11.8x	74.3%	15.1%	+1.70%	$2.61B	/wly-vs-schl →
WLYB John Wiley & Sons Inc.	B-	70/100	12.4x	74.3%	15.1%	0.00%	$2.75B	/wlyb-vs-schl →
PSO Pearson Plc	D+	52/100	—	—	—	+1.04%	$10.53B	/pso-vs-schl →
VLRS Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. each representing ten (10) Ordinary Participation Certificates	C	62/100	—	—	—	+1.64%	$720.4M	/vlrs-vs-schl →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-05-31 • CIK 0000866729

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31), Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) reported GAAP revenue of $1.58B (-2.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.63B , and -0.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $56.7M, operating cash flow of $50.9M, and free cash flow of $50.9M (-59.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, SCHL closed FY2025 with $1.99B in total assets against $275.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2026-05-31	$1.58B	$56.7M	$50.9M	$50.9M	$1.99B	$275.0M
FY2024 (FY)	2025-05-31	$1.63B	-$1.9M	$124.2M	$124.2M	$2.04B	$250.0M
FY2023 (FY)	2024-05-31	$1.59B	$12.1M	$154.6M	$154.6M	—	—

3. SCHL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SCHL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $39.23 (+1.00% 1D, market cap $722.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SCHL ranks #304 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SCHL compare to WLY and WLYB in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Books), SCHL carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.7x, gross margin of 56.4%, and ROIC of 1.1%. By comparison, WLY (John Wiley & Sons Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 11.8x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $2.61B) and WLYB (John Wiley & Sons Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 12.4x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $2.75B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WLY leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while WLY leads on capital efficiency (15.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SCHL?

Per SCHL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000866729), Scholastic Corporation generated $1.58B in revenue (-2.7% YoY), $56.7M in net income, and $50.9M in free cash flow against $1.99B in total assets and $275.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SCHL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SCHL last traded at $39.23 (+1.00% on volume of 195,611 shares), positioning the stock +5.06% above its 50-day simple moving average ($37.34) and +0.62% above its 200-day simple moving average ($38.99). Across its 52-week range of $26.38 to $48.07, SCHL sits at the 59.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 58.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.2% ($36.41 to $42.05).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell SCHL stock right now?

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 56% profit margin (1% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is SCHL's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

SCHL's 12-month base price target is $40.29 (range $31.43 to $50.47), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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