Scholastic Corp Q2 Profit Decreases, Misses Estimates

Scholastic Corp (SCHL) revealed earnings for second quarter that decreased from the same period last year and missed the Street estimates.

The company's earnings came in at $48.8 million, or $1.71 per share. This compares with $76.9 million, or $2.45 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Excluding items, Scholastic Corp reported adjusted earnings of $78.9 million or $1.82 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $2.30 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 3.2% to $544.6 million from $562.6 million last year.

Scholastic Corp earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q2): $48.8 Mln. vs. $76.9 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q2): $1.71 vs. $2.45 last year.
-Revenue (Q2): $544.6 Mln vs. $562.6 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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