SCHL
Scholastic
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Communication Services
- NASDAQ: SCHL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.22%
Payout ratio: 35.6%
Scholastic's last dividend of $0.25 per share was on Aug 31, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.85 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.22%. The latest SCHL payout of $0.25 marks a dividend growth of 25%.
SCHL dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Scholastic Dividend yield
SCHL has a dividend yield of 2.22% which is lower than the Communication Services sector average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 3.07%, Scholastic's dividend yield is 28% lower. Historically SCHL's dividend yield has averaged at 2.3% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
SCHL Dividend history
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 grown by 6% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 53% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 30%.
Scholastic Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.25 | 2.21% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.2 | 1.98% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.2 | 2.29% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.2 | 2.79% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2 | 3.12% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.2 | 4.44% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.2 | 4.12% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.2 | 3.22% |
| 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
Payout ratio
SCHL has a payout ratio of 35.6% which is lower than the Communication Services sector average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 52.6%, Scholastic's payout ratio is 32% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SCHL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHL Scholastic Corp | 2.22% | $0.85 | 35.6% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co (The) | 1.4% | $1.5 | 30.8% |
| NYT New York Times Co. - Class A | 1.22% | $0.82 | 33.9% |
| NWSA News Corp - Class A | 0.65% | $0.2 | 19.4% |
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 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.25 per share.
How much dividend does Scholastic pay (per share)?
SCHL has paid dividend of $0.85 per share in the last year.
What is Scholastic's dividend yield?
Currently Scholastic's dividend yield is 2.22%.
How often does Scholastic pay dividends?
Scholastic pays dividends quarterly.
What is Scholastic's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Scholastic is 35.6%.
Does Scholastic pay a good dividend?
Scholastic's dividend yield is lower than the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.