Scholastic swings to fiscal 2025 net loss of $1.9 million as revenue rises 2%
Scholastic reported fiscal 2025 results for the year ended May 31, 2025, with revenues up 2% to $1,625.5 million but a net loss of $1.9 million, or $(0.07) per diluted share, compared with net income of $12.1 million a year earlier. The company guided fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA to $160 million to $170 million and expects revenue to grow 2% to 4%, which gives shareholders a target for the coming year.
Key points
- Fourth-quarter revenues rose 7% to $508.3 million, while diluted EPS fell to $0.59 from $1.23.
- Full-year Adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to $145.4 million, helped by the 9 Story Media Group acquisition.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance: Adjusted EBITDA of $160 million to $170 million and revenue growth of 2% to 4%.
- Net debt was $136.6 million at May 31, 2025, versus a net cash position of $107.7 million a year earlier.
The filing
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