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Scholastic (SCHL) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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Scholastic Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.90%
Forward Dividend Yield
2.37%Based on upcoming increase
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Aug. 31
Upcoming Payment Date
Sep. 15
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
5.92%
Dividend Payout Ratio
34.19%

Scholastic (SCHL) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and a dividend yield of 1.90%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, August 31, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.25 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The company currently pays out 34.19% of its earnings and 11.24% of its cash flow as dividends.

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SCHL Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Scholastic's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

SCHL Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Scholastic's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Scholastic vs. The Competition

Compare Scholastic's annual dividend and yield with averages for Communication Services and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeScholasticCommunication Services CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$0.80$0.09$1.63
Dividend Yield1.90%5.34%10.74%

Scholastic Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings34.19%
Based on This Year's Estimate50.00%
Based on Next Year's Estimate33.06%
Based on Cashflow11.30%

Scholastic Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/20/2026quarterly$0.25+$0.05
25.00%		2.16%8/31/20268/31/20269/15/2026
3/18/2026quarterly$0.20 - 1.98%4/30/20264/30/20266/15/2026
12/17/2025quarterly$0.20 - 2.29%1/30/20261/30/20263/16/2026
9/17/2025quarterly$0.20 - 2.79%10/31/202510/31/202512/15/2025
7/16/2025quarterly$0.20 - 3.12%8/29/20258/29/20259/15/2025
3/19/2025quarterly$0.20 - 4.18%4/30/20254/30/20256/16/2025
12/11/2024quarterly$0.20 - 3.06%1/31/20251/31/20253/14/2025
9/18/2024quarterly$0.20 - 2.5%10/31/202410/31/202412/16/2024

This table shows Scholastic's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Scholastic Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Scholastic is 1.90%. Learn more on SCHL's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for SCHL shares is $0.80. Learn more on SCHL's annual dividend history.

Scholastic pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Scholastic's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.25 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Scholastic's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.20 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Scholastic's next ex-dividend date is Monday, August 31, 2026.

Scholastic's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 5.92% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.05 on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for SCHL is:
  • 34.19% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 50.00% based on this year's estimates
  • 33.06% based on next year's estimates
  • 11.30% based on cash flow

Scholastic's dividend yield of 1.94% is lower than the average Communication Services company that issues a dividend. Scholastic's dividend payout ratio of 34.19% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Scholastic stock as a Reduce, forecasting potential downside risks or overvaluation, signaling caution for investors.

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This page (NASDAQ:SCHL) was last updated on 8/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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