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SCHL Scholastic dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Scholastic's last dividend of $0.2 per share was on Aug 30, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.8 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.16%.

Key dates

  • SCHL last dividend date: Aug 30, 2024
SCHL dividend stats
DPS
$0.8
Dividend yield
3.13%
Payout ratio
133.3%
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
3.03%
Payout ratio
53.2%

Dividend yield

What is Scholastic current dividend yield

SCHL has a dividend yield of 3.16% which is higher than the Communication Services sector average. But in comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 3.03%, Scholastic's dividend yield is only 4.3% higher. Historically SCHL's dividend yield has averaged at 2.0% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.

Dividend history

What is SCHL dividend payout history and dates

Scholastic has a history of paying dividends since 2009. Our records of SCHL show that the company has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed since one year ago. But with the stock price down by 32% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 47%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Aug 30, 2024 $0.2 2.51%
Apr 29, 2024 $0.2 2.21%
Jan 30, 2024 $0.2 2.05%
Oct 30, 2023 $0.2 2.15%
Aug 30, 2023 $0.2 1.86%
Apr 27, 2023 $0.2 2.14%
Jan 30, 2023 $0.2 1.75%
Oct 28, 2022 $0.2 1.85%
Aug 30, 2022 $0.2 1.41%
Apr 28, 2022 $0.15 1.61%
Jan 28, 2022 $0.15 1.48%
Oct 28, 2021 $0.15 1.67%
Aug 30, 2021 $0.15 1.81%
Apr 29, 2021 $0.15 1.97%
Jan 28, 2021 $0.15 2.34%
Oct 29, 2020 $0.15 2.99%
Aug 28, 2020 $0.15 2.62%
Apr 29, 2020 $0.15 2%
Jan 30, 2020 $0.15 1.78%
Oct 30, 2019 $0.15 1.57%
Aug 29, 2019 $0.15 1.72%
Apr 29, 2019 $0.15 1.49%
Jan 30, 2019 $0.15 1.45%
Oct 30, 2018 $0.15 1.41%
Aug 30, 2018 $0.15 1.44%
Apr 27, 2018 $0.15 1.45%
Jan 30, 2018 $0.15 1.54%
Oct 30, 2017 $0.15 1.6%
Aug 29, 2017 $0.15 1.55%
Apr 26, 2017 $0.15 1.35%
Jan 27, 2017 $0.15 1.31%
Oct 27, 2016 $0.15 1.58%
Aug 29, 2016 $0.15 1.48%
Apr 27, 2016 $0.15 1.62%
Jan 27, 2016 $0.15 1.78%
Oct 28, 2015 $0.15 1.47%
Aug 27, 2015 $0.15 1.42%
Apr 28, 2015 $0.15 1.49%
Jan 28, 2015 $0.15 1.63%

Scholastic dividend payout ratio

What is Scholastic dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

SCHL has a payout ratio of 133.3% which is higher than the Communication Services sector average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 53.2%, Scholastic's payout ratio is 151% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

SCHL dividend vs peer dividends

How does SCHL dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
SCHL Scholastic Corp 3.13% $0.8 133.3%
NYT New York Times Co 0.88% $0.5 30.3%
DIS Walt Disney Co 0.78% $0.75 28.6%
NWSA News Corp 0.73% $0.2 42.6%

Frequently asked questions

Does Scholastic pay a dividend?

Yes, Scholastic has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. SCHL has been paying dividends since 2009.

When was SCHL's last dividend?

Scholastic's last regular dividend was on Aug 30, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.2 per share.

How much dividend does Scholastic pay (per share)?

SCHL has paid dividend of $0.8 per share in the last year.

What is Scholastic's dividend yield?

Currently Scholastic's dividend yield is 3.16%.

How often does Scholastic pay dividends?

Scholastic pays dividends quarterly.

What is Scholastic's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of Scholastic is 133.3%.

Does Scholastic pay a good dividend?

Scholastic's dividend yield is in line with the Communication Services sector average.

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from and Sharadar.