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Why SCHL Stock advanced +1.00% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$39.23 +1.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.23
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
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.23 (-0.01%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 3.2% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 64/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 55.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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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%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (64/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SCHL SCORES 64/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+16/20 pts (25% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 59% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 58.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (23% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Capital intensity & 1% operating margin leave 12 pts on the table
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$38.60-2.4% Next Q
56
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$37.67+2.2% Next Q
59
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$38.50+1.9% Next Q
61
CurrentGrade C$39.23+1.1% Hist 90D α
64
Trajectory: C (56) → C (64)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)GIDEON ASHMERE // FORENSIC SHORT & KILL-SWITCH DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the SCHL Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 64/100 (C) score, SCHL faces multiple-compression risk if 12.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 53.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($37.34) or 200D SMA ($38.99) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($40.29) toward Bear Floor ($31.43).
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Contract: “SCHL Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Nov 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why SCHL Stock advanced +1.00% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) advanced +1.00% to $39.23, trading at 59% of its 52-week range ($26.38 – $48.07). Solid 56% profit margin (1% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 59% of its 52-week range ($26.38 – $48.07) with RSI-14 at 58.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.2% around $39.23 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 56.4% gross margin and $50.9M annual free cash flow.
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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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SCHL Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
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).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SCHL)
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 0000866729In 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)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs 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).
SCHL Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is SCHL stock moving today?
Why SCHL Stock advanced +1.00% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 56% profit margin (1% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.