Scholastic Corporation Shares Rise 0.17% on Dividend Announcement

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) shares rose 0.17% in pre-market trading on April 4, 2025, indicating a positive start to the day's trading session.

Scholastic Corporation recently announced a dividend payment of $0.20 per share, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. This dividend payout is part of the company's ongoing strategy to maintain stable and growing dividends, which have been a key attraction for investors over the past decade.

American Century Companies Inc. has increased its stake in Scholastic Corporation by 10.4% during the fourth quarter, demonstrating confidence in the company's future prospects. This institutional investment is a positive signal for other investors, as it suggests that major players in the market are bullish on Scholastic's growth potential.

Scholastic Corporation has seen a double-digit share price increase of over 10% in the past couple of months, driven by strong performance in its core literacy curriculum and children's book publishing segments. The company's market capitalization stands at $0.50 billion USD, making it a mid-cap player in the publishing industry.