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SCHL Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

SCHL has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.32%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.92%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.03%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.25%
Payout Ratio 1.6%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 82.72%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -10.7% (S&P 500: 18.5%)
Total Return 5y: 47.5% (S&P 500: 115.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Publishing

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
WLY 2,238 M 3.32% 5.04%
SCHL 628 M 3.32% 4.25%
PSO 9,179 M 2.04% 5.21%
NYT 9,579 M 1.11% 1.55%
STORY-B 663 M 1.22% 0.42%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
NYT 9,579 M 16.8% 84.8%
SCHL 628 M 5.92% 96.9%
WLY 2,238 M 0.58% 98.5%
PSO 9,179 M 3.88% 93.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SCHL Dividends with its Peer-Group

WLY
John Wiley & Sons
 3.32% Yield
NYT
New York Times
 1.11% Yield

SCHL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.77%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.11%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.01%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.79%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.63%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.55%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.51%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.54%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.46%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.55%
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.47%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.53%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% 0.43%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.4%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.37%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.42%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.45%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.49%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.58%
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.74%
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-10-30 2019-10-31 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-04-30 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-10-30 2018-10-31 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-01-27 2017-01-31 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-04-28 2015-04-30 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-10-29 2014-10-31 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-04-28 2014-04-30 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-01-29 2014-01-31 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-12-27 0.15 0% N/A
2013-10-29 2013-10-31 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.15 20% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-16 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A

SCHL Dividend FAQ

Scholastic Corporation is a global publishing and distribution company specializing in childrens books, educational materials, and related products. With a presence in multiple markets, the company leverages its three primary segments: Childrens Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International, to deliver a diverse range of products and services to schools, libraries, and consumers.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCHL?

As of September 2025, SCHL`s dividend yield is 3.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 27.21.

Does SCHL pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, SCHL paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-29 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does SCHL pay dividends?

SCHL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SCHL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-29.

Will SCHL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Scholastic (SCHL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCHL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Scholastic (SCHL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SCHL?

SCHL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.92% per year.
Strong growth: SCHL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCHL?

SCHL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.25%. If you bought SCHL's shares at 18.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCHL?

SCHL Payout Consistency is 96.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Scholastic has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SCHL have a good Dividend Yield?

SCHL`s 3.32% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SCHL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SCHL is 1.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCHL?

SCHL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SCHL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SCHL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Scholastic`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.42% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -90.9%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Scholastic ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2001-01-17 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 23,333,300
1990 21,250,000 -8.93%
1991 22,704,000 +6.84%
1992 32,615,400 +43.65%
1993 32,083,300 -1.63%
1994 32,500,000 +1.3%
1995 34,175,800 +5.16%
1996 34,684,700 +1.49%
1997 34,210,500 -1.37%
1998 34,835,200 +1.83%
1999 35,913,000 +3.09%
2000 38,169,500 +6.28%
2001 39,349,100 +3.09%
2002 40,540,500 +3.03%
2003 39,940,100 -1.48%
2004 40,277,800 +0.85%
2005 42,341,800 +5.12%
2006 42,914,300 +1.35%
2007 39,100,000 -8.89%
2008 37,700,000 -3.58%
2009 36,800,000 -2.39%
2010 34,900,000 -5.16%
2011 31,700,000 -9.17%
2012 32,700,000 +3.15%
2013 32,289,000 -1.26%
2014 33,331,000 +3.23%
2015 35,126,000 +5.39%
2016 35,214,000 +0.25%
2017 35,588,000 +1.06%
2018 35,900,000 +0.88%
2019 35,100,000 -2.23%
2020 34,400,000 -1.99%
2021 35,600,000 +3.49%
2022 35,400,000 -0.56%
2023 31,400,000 -11.3%
2024 28,600,000 -8.92%
2025 26,209,000 -8.36%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-12 02:45