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Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$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.

📊 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) →

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $722.2M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.23 (-0.01%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 3.2% FCF Margin

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📊 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

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$37.67+2.2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$38.50+1.9% Next Q

Current

Grade C$39.23+1.1% Hist 90D α

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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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CALL VS. PUT WHALE SHARE

— (No Active Options Snapshot)

Put/Call Ratio: — (No Active Options Snapshot)

MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

— (No Active Options Snapshot)

No active options chain max-pain snapshot on file

HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±7.2%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (SCHL)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for SCHL.

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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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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 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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What is SCHL's options positioning and volatility profile?

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