Scholastic (SCHL) | Dividend History & Payments | 2013 - 2025

Scholastic Corporation | Communication Services
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Scholastic Dividend Key Statistics

Scholastic is expected to pay $0.80 per share annually, representing a forward dividend yield of 4.63%. The company's 5-year average dividend yield stands at 2.20%.

Expected Annual Dividend $0.80
Expected Yield 4.63%
Last 12-Month Dividend $0.80
Current Yield 4.63%
5-Year Avg Yield 2.20%
Last 5Y Dividend $3.60
Date Range Jan 2013 - Apr 2025
All Time Dividend $8.01
Last Ex-Dividend Date Apr 30, 2025

Scholastic Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
Apr 30, 2025 $0.20 1.06% $18.94
Jan 31, 2025 $0.20 1.12% $17.86
Oct 31, 2024 $0.20 0.76% $26.17
Aug 30, 2024 $0.20 0.64% $31.05
Apr 29, 2024 $0.20 0.55% $36.15
Jan 30, 2024 $0.20 0.52% $38.76
Oct 30, 2023 $0.20 0.51% $39.44
Aug 30, 2023 $0.20 0.49% $40.64
Apr 27, 2023 $0.20 0.53% $37.41
Jan 30, 2023 $0.20 0.44% $45.19
Oct 28, 2022 $0.20 0.52% $38.15
Aug 30, 2022 $0.20 0.44% $45.21
Apr 28, 2022 $0.15 0.43% $35.17
Jan 28, 2022 $0.15 0.37% $40.88
Oct 28, 2021 $0.15 0.38% $39.30
Aug 30, 2021 $0.15 0.45% $33.45
Apr 29, 2021 $0.15 0.48% $31.31
Jan 28, 2021 $0.15 0.55% $27.21
Oct 29, 2020 $0.15 0.75% $20.00
Aug 28, 2020 $0.15 0.66% $22.86
Apr 29, 2020 $0.15 0.53% $28.39
Jan 30, 2020 $0.15 0.43% $34.95
Oct 30, 2019 $0.15 0.39% $38.38
Aug 29, 2019 $0.15 0.41% $36.44
Apr 29, 2019 $0.15 0.36% $41.12

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
Apr 30, 2025 $0.20 1.06% $18.94
Jan 31, 2025 $0.20 1.12% $17.86
Oct 31, 2024 $0.20 0.76% $26.17
Aug 30, 2024 $0.20 0.64% $31.05
Apr 29, 2024 $0.20 0.55% $36.15
Jan 30, 2024 $0.20 0.52% $38.76
Oct 30, 2023 $0.20 0.51% $39.44
Aug 30, 2023 $0.20 0.49% $40.64
Apr 27, 2023 $0.20 0.53% $37.41
Jan 30, 2023 $0.20 0.44% $45.19
Oct 28, 2022 $0.20 0.52% $38.15
Aug 30, 2022 $0.20 0.44% $45.21
Apr 28, 2022 $0.15 0.43% $35.17
Jan 28, 2022 $0.15 0.37% $40.88
Oct 28, 2021 $0.15 0.38% $39.30
Aug 30, 2021 $0.15 0.45% $33.45
Apr 29, 2021 $0.15 0.48% $31.31
Jan 28, 2021 $0.15 0.55% $27.21
Oct 29, 2020 $0.15 0.75% $20.00
Aug 28, 2020 $0.15 0.66% $22.86
Apr 29, 2020 $0.15 0.53% $28.39
Jan 30, 2020 $0.15 0.43% $34.95
Oct 30, 2019 $0.15 0.39% $38.38
Aug 29, 2019 $0.15 0.41% $36.44
Apr 29, 2019 $0.15 0.36% $41.12
Jan 30, 2019 $0.15 0.36% $41.79
Oct 30, 2018 $0.15 0.32% $46.32
Aug 30, 2018 $0.15 0.35% $42.48
Apr 27, 2018 $0.15 0.36% $41.67
Jan 30, 2018 $0.15 0.41% $37.01
Oct 30, 2017 $0.15 0.40% $37.04
Aug 29, 2017 $0.15 0.39% $38.84
Apr 26, 2017 $0.15 0.35% $42.98
Jan 27, 2017 $0.15 0.33% $45.84
Oct 27, 2016 $0.15 0.39% $38.12
Aug 29, 2016 $0.15 0.37% $40.92
Apr 27, 2016 $0.15 0.40% $37.04
Jan 27, 2016 $0.15 0.45% $33.65
Oct 28, 2015 $0.15 0.36% $41.23
Aug 27, 2015 $0.15 0.35% $42.62
Apr 28, 2015 $0.15 0.35% $43.10
Jan 28, 2015 $0.15 0.40% $37.49
Oct 29, 2014 $0.15 0.43% $34.52
Aug 27, 2014 $0.15 0.42% $35.40
Apr 28, 2014 $0.15 0.46% $32.93
Jan 29, 2014 $0.15 0.47% $32.11
Oct 29, 2013 $0.15 0.51% $29.15
Aug 28, 2013 $0.12 0.42% $29.68
Apr 26, 2013 $0.12 0.45% $27.65
Jan 29, 2013 $0.12 0.43% $28.90

Yearly Dividend Summary

Year Payments Total Amount Average Amount Average Yield
2025 2 $0.40 $0.20 1.09%
2024 4 $0.80 $0.20 0.62%
2023 4 $0.80 $0.20 0.49%
2022 4 $0.70 $0.18 0.44%
2021 4 $0.60 $0.15 0.47%
2020 4 $0.60 $0.15 0.59%
2019 4 $0.60 $0.15 0.38%
2018 4 $0.60 $0.15 0.36%
2017 4 $0.60 $0.15 0.37%
2016 4 $0.60 $0.15 0.40%
2015 4 $0.60 $0.15 0.36%
2014 4 $0.60 $0.15 0.44%
2013 4 $0.51 $0.13 0.45%

Scholastic & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company Annual Rate Current Yield 5Y Avg Yield Payout Ratio EX DIV. DATE
Gannett Co GCI
$0.64 18.05% 18.87% - Oct 31, 2019
Lee Enterprises LEE
$12.32 199.03% 21.36% - Aug 28, 2008
New York Times NYT
$0.57 1.00% 0.81% 31.15% Apr 1, 2025
Scholastic SCHL
$0.80 4.63% 2.20% - Apr 30, 2025
John Wiley & Sons WLY
$1.41 3.60% 3.27% - Apr 8, 2025
John Wiley & Sons WLYB
$1.40 3.54% 3.29% - Apr 8, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

For how long has Scholastic been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
Scholastic has been paying dividends for 12 years, from 2013 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $8.01 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
When was Scholastic's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
Scholastic's most recent dividend payment was $0.20 per share, with an ex-dividend date of April 30, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
What was Scholastic's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
Scholastic's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $0.80 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
How do Scholastic's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
Comparing Scholastic's dividend payments, the company paid $0.80 per share in 2023 versus $0.80 per share in 2024, representing no change. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
How much would a $10,000 investment in Scholastic have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
Over the past 10 years, Scholastic has paid a total of $6.60 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $3,821.66 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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