Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
SCHL Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
SCHL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout89.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR4.6%
5Y CAGR5.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.7%
Total Shareholder Yield8.7%
1Y Total Return126.9%
5Y Total Return25.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,51110Y ago$12,91420Y ago$20,574
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SCHL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
SCHL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Scholastic Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 89.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
SCHL does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.6% and 5-year CAGR of 5.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SCHL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 6.7% buyback yield, 8.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 25.1%, with dividends contributing 10.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,914 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SCHL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.80
Avg/Payment$0.1900
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 1.98% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 2.29% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.79% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.12% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 4.44% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 4.12% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.22% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.51% | Sep 16, 2024 |
SCHL Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
5.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.7%
#1 of 5
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LAURSCHL Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.07 | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.40 | 200.0% | 0.50x | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.49 | 32.1% | 3.11x | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $0.70 | 16.7% | 4 | $2.27 | 30.8% | 3.24x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.32 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.26 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.44 | 136.4% | 0.73x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.14 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.47 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 2.5% |
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SCHL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCHL stock.
How much dividend does SCHL pay per share?
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SCHL's next ex-dividend date?
SCHL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SCHL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SCHL's dividend safe?
SCHL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +89.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SCHL increased its dividend?
SCHL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.9%.
How often does SCHL pay dividends?
Scholastic Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SCHL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SCHL five years ago would be worth approximately $12,511 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SCHL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SCHL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.