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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
$21.03
$20.99
$6.85
$21.19
$2.69B1.134.45 million shs8,052 shs
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
$32.07
$30.42
$50.05
$2.95B0.81203,382 shs271,205 shs
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
$12.42
-0.7%
$12.65
$9.28
$13.18
$8.48B0.42392,310 shs527,070 shs
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
$36.08
-1.8%
$37.60
$32.50
$45.98
$1.03B1.05249,812 shs113,866 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
-0.95%+1.71%-3.88%+2.71%+19.81%
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
+0.52%+5.76%-3.21%-7.85%+0.11%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
0.899 of 5 stars
1.35.01.70.01.00.01.3
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
4.2217 of 5 stars
0.03.02.54.42.63.32.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
N/AN/AN/AN/A
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
2.60
Moderate Buy$12.30-0.97% Downside
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
$1.05B2.56$1.56 per share13.48$2.59 per share8.12
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
$1.94B0.00N/AN/A$19.54 per share0.00
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
$4.57B1.86$1.18 per share10.50$7.11 per share1.75
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
$1.70B0.61$5.78 per share6.24$34.88 per share1.03

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
$213.58M$1.6113.06N/A20.33%0.81%0.11%N/A
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
$148.26M$2.5920.47N/AN/A7.06%18.61%6.04%N/A
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
$470.19MN/A0.0013.962.08N/AN/AN/AN/A
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
$86.30M$1.4524.8811.99N/A3.16%5.57%3.33%7/18/2024 (Estimated)

Latest JW.A, SCHL, HMHC, and PSO Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/21/2024Q3 2024
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
-$0.80-$0.80N/A-$0.69$329.21 million$323.70 million      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
$1.38N/AN/A53.28%25 Years
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
$0.403.22%+4.05%N/A1 Years
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
$0.802.22%+10.06%55.17%N/A

Latest JW.A, SCHL, HMHC, and PSO Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/20/2024
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
Quarterly$0.202.11%4/29/20244/30/20246/17/2024
3/1/2024
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
Semi-Annual$0.19872.2%3/21/20243/22/20245/8/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
0.96
1.39
1.18
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
0.81
0.60
0.55
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
0.27
1.73
1.67
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
N/A
1.20
0.73

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
85.91%
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
75.11%
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
2.14%
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
82.57%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
2.31%
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
0.63%
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
0.14%
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
18.62%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt stock logo
HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
2,300127.73 million124.78 millionOptionable
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock logo
JW.A
John Wiley & Sons
7,40055.71 million55.36 millionNot Optionable
Pearson plc stock logo
PSO
Pearson
18,360682.98 million682.03 millionOptionable
Scholastic Co. stock logo
SCHL
Scholastic
6,76028.60 million23.28 millionOptionable

JW.A, SCHL, HMHC, and PSO Headlines

SourceHeadline
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) Looks Like A Good Stock, And Its Going Ex-Dividend SoonScholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) Looks Like A Good Stock, And It's Going Ex-Dividend Soon
finance.yahoo.com - April 25 at 8:47 AM
‘They scammin the babies’: Mom calls out Scholastic book fair after what they sold her daughter‘They scammin the babies’: Mom calls out Scholastic book fair after what they sold her daughter
dailydot.com - April 24 at 4:01 PM
USVI Chess Federation Hosts Territorial Scholastic Chess TournamentUSVI Chess Federation Hosts Territorial Scholastic Chess Tournament
stthomassource.com - April 24 at 10:59 AM
DCHS senior earns Two Double Key Honors from the Scholastic Arts and Writing AwardsDCHS senior earns Two Double Key Honors from the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards
wevv.com - April 23 at 12:45 AM
Orange High School, Excel Tecc students win Scholastic Art awardsOrange High School, Excel Tecc students win Scholastic Art awards
clevelandjewishnews.com - April 22 at 2:43 PM
Iole Lucchese Sells 400,000 Shares of Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) StockIole Lucchese Sells 400,000 Shares of Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) Stock
americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 4:20 AM
Baseball: Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders for April 18Baseball: Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders for April 18
msn.com - April 20 at 10:45 PM
Saint James School Art Students Win Scholastic Art AwardsSaint James School Art Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
montgomeryindependent.com - April 20 at 7:37 AM
Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) EVP Iole Lucchese Sells 400,000 SharesScholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) EVP Iole Lucchese Sells 400,000 Shares
insidertrades.com - April 20 at 7:12 AM
Insider Selling: Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) EVP Sells 400,000 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL) EVP Sells 400,000 Shares of Stock
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 6:44 PM
Batesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art CompetitionBatesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art Competition
panolian.com - April 19 at 4:15 PM
Seven Chatham High School students recognized by Scholastic Writing AwardsSeven Chatham High School students recognized by Scholastic Writing Awards
newjerseyhills.com - April 19 at 4:15 PM
All Scholastic Sports Team 2024: Katherine BoundsAll Scholastic Sports Team 2024: Katherine Bounds
wtok.com - April 18 at 11:10 PM
Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Winners HonoredFranklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Winners Honored
circlevilleherald.com - April 17 at 12:56 PM
Tinnermeier receives All-Scholastic AwardTinnermeier receives All-Scholastic Award
galioninquirer.com - April 17 at 12:56 PM
Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. Purchases New Position in Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL)Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. Purchases New Position in Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL)
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 8:27 AM
Meet Greater Fall Rivers High School Girls Basketball All-Scholastic TeamMeet Greater Fall River's High School Girls Basketball All-Scholastic Team
heraldnews.com - April 16 at 7:59 AM
St. Thomas/St. John Youth Scholastic Chess Club place at National Youth Chess tournamentSt. Thomas/St. John Youth Scholastic Chess Club place at National Youth Chess tournament
virginislandsdailynews.com - April 15 at 9:57 PM
Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League to Host Collegiate Showcase on April 20Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League to Host Collegiate Showcase on April 20
unionvilletimes.com - April 15 at 4:56 PM
Phocas Financial Corp. Sells 60,795 Shares of Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL)Phocas Financial Corp. Sells 60,795 Shares of Scholastic Co. (NASDAQ:SCHL)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 8:20 AM
Kids use Strategy and Skill at Scholastic Chess TourneyKids use Strategy and Skill at Scholastic Chess Tourney
msn.com - April 14 at 1:50 AM
Former BHS basketball player earns Hawks’ Scholastic Coach of the YearFormer BHS basketball player earns Hawks’ Scholastic Coach of the Year
thebrunswicknews.com - April 13 at 10:48 AM
Ceremony recognizes 52 students with Nebraska Scholastic Writing AwardsCeremony recognizes 52 students with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards
theindependent.com - April 13 at 10:48 AM
Baseball: Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders for April 11Baseball: Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders for April 11
msn.com - April 12 at 8:18 AM

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Company Descriptions

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt logo

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

NASDAQ:HMHC
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company, a learning technology company, provides curriculum, supplemental, intervention solutions, and professional learning services worldwide. It offers education programs in disciplines including reading, literature, math, science, and social studies; and extensions, such as supplemental and intervention solutions, professional services, professional resources, and educational services for teachers under the Heinemann brand. The company was formerly known as HMH Holdings (Delaware), Inc. and changed its name to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company in October 2013. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
John Wiley & Sons logo

John Wiley & Sons

NYSE:JW.A
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. operates as a research and learning company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Research Publishing & Platforms, Academic & Professional Learning, and Education Services. The Research Publishing & Platforms segment offers scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as related content and services to learned societies, individual researchers, other professionals, and academic, corporate, and government libraries. This segment also publishes physical sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities and life sciences journals; and provides a publishing software and service for scholarly and professional societies, and publishers to deliver, host, enhance, market, and manage their content on the web through the Literatum platform. It sells its products in digital and print formats through research libraries and library consortia, and independent subscription agents, as well as directly to professional society members, bookstores, online booksellers, and other customers. The Academic & Professional Learning segment provides scientific, professional, and education books in print and digital formats, digital courseware, and test preparation services to libraries, corporations, students, professionals, and researchers, as well as learning, development, and assessment services for businesses and professionals. This segment distributes its products in digital and print formats through chain and online booksellers, libraries, colleges and universities, corporations, direct to consumer, Websites, distributor networks, and other online applications. The Education Services segment provides online program management services for higher education institutions and mthree training, upskilling, and talent placement services for professionals and businesses. The company was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Pearson logo

Pearson

NYSE:PSO
Pearson plc offers educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications and associated courseware. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. The Higher Education segment engages in the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Scholastic logo

Scholastic

NASDAQ:SCHL
Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. It operates in three segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in publication and distribution of children's books, eBooks, media, and interactive products through its school book clubs and fair channels, and trade channel. Its original publications include the Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Bad Guys, Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels, Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Goosebumps, and Clifford The Big Red Dog; and licensed properties comprise the Peppa Pig and Pokemon. In addition, this segment publishes and creates books plus and novelty products for children, including titles, such as the Pastel Studio, Mini Clay World Candy Cart, LEGO Gear Bots, Never Touch series, and other titles under the Klutz and the Make Believe Ideas names; and non-fiction books under the Children's Press and Franklin Watts names. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; supplemental and classroom materials and programs, and related support services; and print and on-line reference, and non-fiction products, as well as consulting services. The International segment publishes and distributes English and French language children's books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supply original and licensed children's books, and supplemental educational materials including professional books for teachers. The company distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the Internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, New York.