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TAL Education Group Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ended November 30, 2024
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BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) (“TAL” or the “Company”), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended November 30, 2024.
Highlights for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Net revenues were US$606.4 million, compared to net revenues of US$373.5 million in the same period of the prior year.Loss from operations was US$17.4 million, compared to loss from operations of US$32.2 million in the same period of the prior year.Non-GAAP loss from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$1.9 million, compared to non-GAAP loss from operations of US$10.2 million in the same period of the prior year.Net income attributable to TAL was US$23.1 million, compared to net loss attributable to TAL of US$23.9 million in the same period of the prior year.Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$38.6 million, compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL of US$1.9 million in the same period of the prior year.Basic and diluted net income per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) were both US$0.04. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.06. Three ADSs represent one Class A common share.Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled US$3,835.8 million as of November 30, 2024, compared to US$3,303.3 million as of February 29, 2024.
Highlights for the Nine Months Ended November 30, 2024
Net revenues were US$1,640.0 million, compared to net revenues of US$1,060.9 million in the same period of the prior year.Income from operations was US$12.9 million, compared to loss from operations of US$58.2 million in the same period of the prior year.Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$63.5 million, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of US$10.2 million in the same period of the prior year.Net income attributable to TAL was US$91.9 million, compared to net loss attributable to TAL of US$31.1 million in the same period of the prior year.Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$142.5 million, compared to non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL of US$37.3 million in the same period of the prior year.Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.15. Non-GAAP basic net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$0.24, and Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$0.23.
Financial Data——Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2025
(In US$ thousands, except per ADS data and percentages)
Three Months Ended
November 30,
2023
2024
Pct. Change
Net revenues
373,506
606,446
62.4 %
Loss from operations
(32,185)
(17,432)
(45.8 %)
Non-GAAP loss from operations
(10,184)
(1,920)
(81.1 %)
Net (loss)/income attributable to TAL
(23,946)
23,069
(196.3 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to TAL
(1,945)
38,581
(2,083.6 %)
Net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to TAL –
basic
(0.04)
0.04
(195.5 %)
Net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to TAL –
diluted
(0.04)
0.04
(194.1 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS attributable
to TAL – basic
(0.00)
0.06
(2,066.2 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS attributable
to TAL – diluted
(0.00)
0.06
(2,037.0 %)
Nine Months Ended
November 30,
2023
2024
Pct. Change
Net revenues
1,060,877
1,639,994
54.6 %
(Loss)/income from operations
(58,168)
12,860
(122.1 %)
Non-GAAP income from operations
10,229
63,476
520.5 %
Net (loss)/income attributable to TAL
(31,081)
91,902
(395.7 %)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL
37,316
142,518
281.9 %
Net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to TAL –
basic
(0.05)
0.15
(399.0 %)
Net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to TAL –
diluted
(0.05)
0.15
(394.1 %)
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to
TAL – basic
0.06
0.24
286.2 %
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to
TAL – diluted
0.06
0.23
286.3 %
“We achieved healthy year-on-year revenue growth this quarter. Our AI learning devices remained one of our faster-growing business lines and received encouraging user feedback and market recognition,” said Alex Peng, TAL’s President & Chief Financial Officer.
“We will continue to enhance our products’ capabilities and adaptability across learning services and content solutions. As always, we are committed to helping more users discover learning solutions that meet their unique needs while also contributing positively to society.”
Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Net Revenues
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, TAL reported net revenues of US$606.4 million, representing a 62.4% increase from US$373.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Operating Costs and Expenses
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, operating costs and expenses were US$624.7 million, representing a 53.9% increase from US$405.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were US$609.2 million, representing a 58.7% increase from US$383.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Cost of revenues increased by 65.5% to US$286.7 million from US$173.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP cost of revenues, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 67.2% to US$285.4 million, from US$170.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Selling and marketing expenses increased by 85.6% to US$226.4 million from US$122.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 91.0% to US$222.4 million, from US$116.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
General and administrative expenses increased by 0.8% to US$111.5 million from US$110.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 4.8% to US$101.4 million, from US$96.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Total share-based compensation expenses allocated to the related operating costs and expenses decreased by 29.5% to US$15.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 from US$22.0 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased by 59.6% to US$319.8 million from US$200.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
(Loss)/Income from Operations
Loss from operations was US$17.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to loss from operations of US$32.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP loss from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$1.9 million, compared to Non-GAAP loss from operations of US$10.2 million in the same period of the prior year.
Other Income, Net
Other income was US$18.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to other income of US$13.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Impairment Loss on Long-term Investments
Impairment loss on long-term investments was nil for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to US$2.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Income Tax (Expense)/Benefit
Income tax benefit was US$3.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to US$15.4 million of income tax expense in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Net (Loss)/Income attributable to TAL Education Group
Net income attributable to TAL was US$23.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to net loss attributable to TAL of US$23.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$38.6 million, compared to Non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL of US$1.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Basic and Diluted Net (Loss)/Income per ADS
Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.04 in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.06 in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 was US$378.0 million.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments
As of November 30, 2024, the Company had US$2,240.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,595.0 million of short-term investments, compared to US$2,208.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,094.6 million of short-term investments as of February 29, 2024.
Deferred Revenue
As of November 30, 2024, the Company’s deferred revenue balance was US$825.6 million, compared to US$428.3 million as of February 29, 2024.
Financial Results for the First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2025
Net Revenues
For the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, TAL reported net revenues of US$1,640.0 million, representing a 54.6% increase from US$1,060.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
Operating Costs and Expenses
In the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, operating costs and expenses were US$1,628.8 million, representing a 44.1% increase from US$1,130.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were US$1,578.2 million, representing a 48.6% increase from US$1,062.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
Cost of revenues increased by 57.1% to US$757.3 million from US$482.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP cost of revenues, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 58.3% to US$751.9 million from US$475.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
Selling and marketing expenses increased by 58.0% to US$530.8 million from US$335.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 63.6% to US$518.4 million from US$316.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
General and administrative expenses increased by 9.0% to US$340.7 million from US$312.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 13.9% to US$307.9 million from US$270.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
Total share-based compensation expenses allocated to the related operating costs and expenses decreased by 26.0% to US$50.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 from US$68.4 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased by 52.5% to US$882.7 million from US$578.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
(Loss)/Income from Operations
Income from operations was US$12.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, compared to loss from operations of US$58.2 million in the same period of the prior year. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$63.5 million, compared to US$10.2 million Non-GAAP income from operations in the same period of the prior year.
Other Income, Net
Other income was US$51.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, compared to other income of US$11.5 million in the same period of the prior year.
Impairment Loss on Long-term Investments
Impairment loss on long-term investments was US$8.7 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, compared to US$33.0 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
Income Tax (Expense)/Benefit
Income tax expense was US$24.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, compared to US$8.9 million of income tax expense in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024.
Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to TAL Education Group
Net income attributable to TAL was US$91.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, compared to net loss attributable to TAL of US$31.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$142.5 million, compared to US$37.3 million Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL in the same period of the prior year.
Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 was US$624.3 million.
Basic and Diluted Net (Loss)/Income per ADS
Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.15 in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP basic net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$0.24, and Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$0.23 in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its financial results for the third fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended November 30, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 23, 2025 (8:00 p.m. Beijing time on January 23, 2025).
Please note that you will need to pre-register for conference call participation at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI252a8b58f53a47cebdf55358dda997b1.
Upon registration, you will receive an email containing participant dial-in numbers and unique Direct Event Passcode. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of TAL’s website at https://ir.100tal.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, TAL Education Group’s strategic and operational plans contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s ability to continue to provide competitive learning services and products; the Company’s ability to continue to recruit, train and retain talents; the Company’s ability to improve the content of current course offerings and develop new courses; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company’s ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company’s ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and TAL Education Group undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About TAL Education Group
TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym “TAL” stands for “Tomorrow Advancing Life”, which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning solutions to students from all ages through diversified class formats. Our learning solutions mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TAL”.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating its business, TAL considers and uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC as supplemental metrics to review and assess its operating performance: non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, non-GAAP cost of revenues, non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP income/(loss) from operations, non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to TAL, non-GAAP basic and non-GAAP diluted net income/(loss) per ADS. To present each of these non-GAAP measures, the Company excludes share-based compensation expenses. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” set forth at the end of this release.
TAL believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. TAL believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to TAL’s historical performance and liquidity. TAL computes its non-GAAP financial measures using the same consistent method from quarter to quarter and from period to period. TAL believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company’s business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.
For further information, please contact:
Jackson Ding
Investor Relations
TAL Education Group
Tel: +86 10 5292 6669-8809
Email: ir@tal.com
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
As of
February 29,
2024
As of
November 30,
2024
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 2,208,756
$ 2,240,827
Restricted cash-current
167,656
306,549
Short-term investments
1,094,593
1,595,027
Inventory
68,328
98,021
Amounts due from related parties-current
343
387
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
159,498
207,943
Total current assets
3,699,174
4,448,754
Restricted cash-non-current
81,064
41,078
Property and equipment, net
405,319
460,566
Deferred tax assets
4,620
5,165
Rental deposits
16,947
20,669
Intangible assets, net
1,988
964
Land use right, net
189,049
184,937
Amounts due from related parties-non-current
59
59
Long-term investments
284,266
276,254
Long-term prepayments and other non-current assets
14,359
28,055
Operating lease right-of-use assets
231,104
322,563
Total assets
$ 4,927,949
$ 5,789,064
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$ 127,321
$ 189,271
Deferred revenue-current
400,286
780,909
Amounts due to related parties-current
96
107
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
491,911
625,274
Short-term debt
–
55,231
Operating lease liabilities, current portion
62,604
82,513
Total current liabilities
1,082,218
1,733,305
Deferred revenue-non-current
27,993
44,710
Deferred tax liabilities
2,360
4,040
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion
176,614
243,346
Total liabilities
1,289,185
2,025,401
Equity
Class A common shares
152
154
Class B common shares
49
49
Additional paid-in capital
4,256,957
4,280,212
Statutory reserve
165,138
164,370
Accumulated deficit
(694,270)
(601,600)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(65,928)
(70,493)
Total TAL Education Group’s equity
3,662,098
3,772,692
Noncontrolling interests
(23,334)
(9,029)
Total equity
3,638,764
3,763,663
Total liabilities and equity
$ 4,927,949
$ 5,789,064
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)
For the Three Months Ended
November 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
November 30,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Net revenues
$ 373,506
$ 606,446
$ 1,060,877
$ 1,639,994
Cost of revenues (note 1)
173,180
286,689
482,075
757,329
Gross profit
200,326
319,757
578,802
882,665
Operating expenses (note 1)
Selling and marketing
121,977
226,441
335,902
530,769
General and administrative
110,678
111,537
312,707
340,718
Total operating expenses
232,655
337,978
648,609
871,487
Government subsidies
144
789
11,639
1,682
(Loss)/income from operations
(32,185)
(17,432)
(58,168)
12,860
Interest income, net
20,076
21,491
64,033
64,410
Other income, net
13,324
18,150
11,511
51,767
Impairment loss on long-term
investments
(2,270)
–
(33,031)
(8,692)
(Loss)/income before income tax
(expense)/benefit and loss from
equity method investments
(1,055)
22,209
(15,655)
120,345
Income tax (expense)/benefit
(15,374)
3,582
(8,875)
(24,348)
Loss from equity method
investments
(7,644)
(2,765)
(6,936)
(4,337)
Net (loss)/income
(24,073)
23,026
(31,466)
91,660
Add: Net loss attributable to
noncontrolling interests
127
43
385
242
Total net (loss)/income
attributable to TAL
Education Group
$ (23,946)
$ 23,069
$ (31,081)
$ 91,902
Net (loss)/income per common
share
Basic
$ (0.12)
$ 0.11
$ (0.15)
$ 0.46
Diluted
(0.12)
0.11
(0.15)
0.45
Net (loss)/income per ADS (note
2)
Basic
$ (0.04)
$ 0.04
$ (0.05)
$ 0.15
Diluted
(0.04)
0.04
(0.05)
0.15
Weighted average shares used in
calculating net (loss)/income
per common share
Basic
200,134,875
201,905,486
204,020,823
201,746,602
Diluted
200,134,875
204,949,612
204,020,823
205,093,389
Note1: Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows:
For the Three Months
For the Nine Months
Ended November 30,
Ended November 30,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Cost of revenues
$ 2,499
$ 1,271
$ 6,989
$ 5,426
Selling and marketing expenses
5,558
4,082
19,120
12,410
General and administrative expenses
13,944
10,159
42,288
32,780
Total
$ 22,001
$ 15,512
$ 68,397
$ 50,616
Note 2: Three ADSs represent one Class A common Share.
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
For the Three Months Ended
November 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
November 30,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Net (loss)/income
$ (24,073)
$ 23,026
$ (31,466)
$ 91,660
Other comprehensive income/
(loss), net of tax
18,356
(21,512)
(26,239)
(4,348)
Comprehensive (loss)/income
(5,717)
1,514
(57,705)
87,312
Add: Comprehensive
loss/(income) attributable to
noncontrolling interests
557
(2,308)
(356)
25
Comprehensive (loss)/income
attributable to TAL
Education Group
$ (5,160)
$ (794)
$ (58,061)
$ 87,337
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
For the Three Months Ended
November 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
November 30,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$ 247,123
$ 378,038
$ 329,918
$ 624,255
Net cash (used in)/provided by
investing activities
(208,847)
(214,435)
133,955
(532,739)
Net cash provided by/(used in)
financing activities
207
48,731
(233,301)
41,937
Effect of exchange rate
changes
6,805
(4,834)
(3,111)
(2,475)
Net increase in cash, cash
equivalents and restricted
cash
45,288
207,500
227,461
130,978
Cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash at the
beginning of period
2,477,080
2,380,954
2,294,907
2,457,476
Cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash at the end
of period
$ 2,522,368
$ 2,588,454
$ 2,522,368
$ 2,588,454
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)
For the Three Months
Ended November 30,
For the Nine Months
Ended November 30,
2023
2024
2023
2024
Cost of revenues
$ 173,180
$ 286,689
$ 482,075
$ 757,329
Share-based compensation expense in
cost of revenues
2,499
1,271
6,989
5,426
Non-GAAP cost of revenues
170,681
285,418
475,086
751,903
Selling and marketing expenses
121,977
226,441
335,902
530,769
Share-based compensation expense in
selling and marketing expenses
5,558
4,082
19,120
12,410
Non-GAAP selling and marketing
expenses
116,419
222,359
316,782
518,359
General and administrative expenses
110,678
111,537
312,707
340,718
Share-based compensation expense in
general and administrative expenses
13,944
10,159
42,288
32,780
Non-GAAP general and
administrative expenses
96,734
101,378
270,419
307,938
Operating costs and expenses
405,835
624,667
1,130,684
1,628,816
Share-based compensation expense in
operating costs and expenses
22,001
15,512
68,397
50,616
Non-GAAP operating costs and
expenses
383,834
609,155
1,062,287
1,578,200
(Loss)/income from operations
(32,185)
(17,432)
(58,168)
12,860
Share based compensation expenses
22,001
15,512
68,397
50,616
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from
operations
(10,184)
(1,920)
10,229
63,476
Net (loss)/income attributable to
TAL Education Group
(23,946)
23,069
(31,081)
91,902
Share based compensation expenses
22,001
15,512
68,397
50,616
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income
attributable to TAL Education
Group (note 3)
$ (1,945)
$ 38,581
$ 37,316
$ 142,518
Net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic
$ (0.04)
$ 0.04
$ (0.05)
$ 0.15
Diluted
(0.04)
0.04
(0.05)
0.15
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic
$ (0.00)
$ 0.06
$ 0.06
$ 0.24
Diluted
(0.00)
0.06
0.06
0.23
ADSs used in calculating net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic
600,404,625
605,716,458
612,062,469
605,239,806
Diluted
600,404,625
614,848,836
612,062,469
615,280,167
ADSs used in calculating Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic
600,404,625
605,716,458
612,062,469
605,239,806
Diluted
600,404,625
614,848,836
622,332,267
615,280,167
Note 3: The tax effect of share-based compensation expenses was immaterial in the third quarter and in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025.
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Outlook
In fiscal 2027, the Company expects revenue growth of approximately 2% to 4% and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $135 million to $145 million. The Adjusted EBITDA range represents growth compared with fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA on a comparable basis, reflecting the full-year impact of the sale-leaseback transactions in both periods.
This outlook reflects expected growth in Children’s Books, Entertainment and International, improved performance in Education, disciplined cost management and targeted investment in long-term growth opportunities.
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Fiscal 2026 Q4 Review
In $ millions (except per share data)
Fourth Quarter
Change
Fiscal 2026
Fiscal 2025
$
%
Revenues
$
476.1
$
508.3
$
(32.2)
(6) %
Operating income (loss)
$
51.4
$
53.5
$
(2.1)
(4) %
Earnings (loss) before taxes
$
14.5
$
48.9
$
(34.4)
(70) %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
0.45
$
0.59
$
(0.14)
(24) %
Operating income (loss), ex. one-time items* (1)
$
58.3
$
63.4
$
(5.1)
(8) %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, ex. one-time items*
$
2.19
$
0.87
$
1.32
152 %
Adjusted EBITDA* (1)
$
84.7
$
91.2
$
(6.5)
(7) %
Pro forma Adjusted operating income* (2)
$
58.3
$
59.5
$
(1.2)
(2) %
Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA* (2)
$
84.7
$
83.7
$
1.0
1 %
* Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached
(1)
Fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter Operating income excluding one-time items and Adjusted EBITDA include
net costs of $4.2 and $7.8, respectively, related to the sale-leaseback transactions completed in
December 2025.
(2)
Pro forma Adjusted operating income and Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA reflect the full-period impact of
the sale-leaseback transactions in each period presented. The Company refers to these measures in
this release as results “on a comparable basis.” See Table 7 for the reconciliation to Adjusted operating
income and Adjusted EBITDA.
Revenues decreased 6% to $476.1 million, as continued growth in Book Fairs and higher Entertainment revenues were more than offset by lower Trade and International revenues due to more challenging comparisons with the prior-year publishing schedule and lower revenues in Education.
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Quarterly Results
Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution
In the fiscal fourth quarter, the Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution segment’s revenues decreased 4% to $276.3 million.
In School Reading Events, Book Fairs revenues were $186.6 million, up 5% from the prior year period, reflecting higher fair count. Book Clubs revenues were $12.2 million, a decline of 7% from the prior year period, primarily reflecting lower participation throughout the year.
Consolidated Trade revenues decreased 20% from the prior year period to $77.5 million, reflecting a challenging comparison with the prior-year publishing schedule, which included the release of Sunrise on the Reaping, the fifth book in Suzanne Collins’ global bestselling The Hunger Games® series.
Segment operating income was $60.3 million, compared to $57.6 million a year ago, which included one-time charges of $0.6 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted operating income increased $2.1 million, primarily driven by higher revenues and improved profitability in Book Fairs, partly offset by lower Trade results.
Education
Education revenues decreased 13% to $109.2 million, primarily reflecting continued pressure on school and district spending for supplemental curriculum materials. Segment operating income was $27.0 million, which included one-time charges of $0.9 million, compared to $30.7 million in the prior year period, which included one-time charges of $0.6 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted operating income decreased by $3.4 million, as a result of lower revenues, partly offset by benefits from the segment’s improved cost structure. While fourth-quarter revenues remained below the prior year, the rate of decline improved in the second half of fiscal 2026 compared to the first half of the year, as the segment advanced its product, marketing and sales strategies following its repositioning.
Entertainment
Segment revenues increased 42% to $21.0 million, reflecting higher production services revenues. Segment operating income was $0.4 million, which included one-time charges of $0.4 million, compared to an operating loss of $3.0 million in the prior year period, which included one-time charges of $0.9 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted segment operating income improved $2.9 million to $0.8 million, primarily reflecting higher revenues.
International
International revenues decreased 13% to $69.6 million, excluding favorable foreign currency exchange of $3.1 million, primarily reflecting lower Trade revenues against a more challenging comparison with the prior-year publishing schedule. Segment operating income was $2.9 million, which included one-time charges of $0.2 million, compared to $3.7 million in the prior year period, which included one-time charges of $2.4 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted operating income decreased by $3.0 million to $3.1 million primarily reflecting lower revenues, partly offset by cost management.
Overhead
Overhead costs were $39.2 million, which included one-time charges of $5.4 million, compared to $35.5 million in the prior year period, which included one-time charges of $5.4 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted overhead costs increased $3.7 million to $33.8 million. On a comparable basis, reflecting the pro forma impact of the sale-leaseback transactions in both periods, adjusted overhead costs were approximately in line with the prior-year period.
Fiscal 2026 Full Year Review
In $ millions (except per share data)
Full Year
Change
Fiscal 2026
Fiscal 2025
$
%
Revenues
$
1,581.9
$
1,625.5
$
(43.6)
(3) %
Operating income (loss)
$
15.2
$
15.8
$
(0.6)
(4) %
Earnings (loss) before taxes
$
85.2
$
(1.3)
$
86.5
NM
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
2.34
$
(0.07)
$
2.41
NM
Operating income (loss), ex. one-time items* (1)
$
47.1
$
35.8
$
11.3
32 %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, ex. one-time items*
$
1.87
$
0.48
$
1.39
NM
Adjusted EBITDA* (1)
$
151.5
$
145.4
$
6.1
4 %
Pro forma Adjusted operating income* (2)
$
35.3
$
19.9
$
15.4
77 %
Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA* (2)
$
132.4
$
115.3
$
17.1
15 %
* Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached
(1)
Fiscal 2026 full-year Operating income excluding one-time items and Adjusted EBITDA include net costs
of $7.2 and $14.5, respectively, related to the sale-leaseback transactions completed in December 2025.
(2)
Pro forma Adjusted operating income and Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA reflect the full-period impact of
the sale-leaseback transactions in each period presented. The Company refers to these measures in
this release as results “on a comparable basis.” See Table 7 for the reconciliation to Adjusted operating
income and Adjusted EBITDA.
Revenues decreased 3% to $1,581.9 million, primarily reflecting lower revenues in Education and lower Consolidated Trade revenues against a more challenging comparison with the prior-year publishing schedule, partly offset by strong performance in Book Fairs and higher Entertainment revenues.
Operating Income decreased 4% to $15.2 million, compared to $15.8 million a year ago, including $31.9 million and $20.0 million in one-time charges in each period, respectively. Excluding one-time charges in both periods, adjusted operating income increased $11.3 million to $47.1 million. On a comparable basis, reflecting the full-year impact of the sale-leaseback transactions in both periods, adjusted operating income increased $15.4 million to $35.3 million, compared to $19.9 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.1 million, or 4%, to $151.5 million, in-line with the Company’s guidance. On the same comparable basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased 15%, or $17.1 million, to $132.4 million from $115.3 million. The improvement on a comparable basis primarily reflected strong performance in Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution and International, as well as lower adjusted overhead costs, which more than offset the impact of lower sales in Education.
Capital Position and Liquidity
In $ millions
Full Year
Change
Fiscal 2026
Fiscal 2025
$
%
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
50.9
$
124.2
$
(73.3)
(59) %
Net proceeds from sale and lease transactions (1)
452.4
—
452.4
NM
Additions to property, plant and equipment and
prepublication expenditures
(66.3)
(76.7)
10.4
14 %
Net borrowings (repayments) of film related obligations
(1.0)
(18.3)
17.3
95 %
Free cash flow (use)*
$
436.0
$
29.2
$
406.8
NM
Net cash (debt)*
$
48.9
$
(136.6)
$
185.5
136 %
NM – Not Meaningful
* Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached
(1) Excludes tax impact from sale-leaseback transactions.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $50.9 million, compared to $124.2 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting higher tax payments associated with the sale-leaseback transactions, as well as higher severance-related payments as part of cost savings initiatives. Free cash flow was $436.0 million in fiscal 2026, compared to $29.2 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting over $400 million in net proceeds from the Company’s sale-leaseback transactions.
The Company ended fiscal 2026 with net cash of $48.9 million compared to a net debt position of $136.6 million at the end of fiscal 2025, primarily reflecting the net proceeds from the sale-leaseback transactions, partly offset by significant capital returns to shareholders.
In fiscal 2026, the Company returned approximately $288.6 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. This included the repurchase of 7,336,966 shares of common stock for $268.6 million, including shares purchased through the Company’s modified Dutch auction tender offer and open-market repurchases, and $20.0 million of dividends, including $4.6 million in the fourth quarter.
At May 31, 2026, $183.0 million remained authorized for future repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program. The Company expects to continue purchasing shares, from time to time as conditions allow, on the open market or in negotiated private transactions.
Additional Information
To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we include certain non-GAAP calculations and presentations including, as noted above, “Adjusted EBITDA, “Adjusted Operating Income”, and “Free Cash Flow”. Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached to this press release for supporting details on the impact of one-time items on operating income, net income and diluted EPS, and the use of non-GAAP financial measures included in this release. This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its results at 4:30 p.m. ET today, July 23, 2026. Peter Warwick, Scholastic President and Chief Executive Officer, and Haji Glover, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, will moderate the call.
A live webcast of the call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/n2mcunuo. To access the conference call by phone, please go to https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIe4453c04814b4def819b83eaf92a8731, which will provide dial-in details. To avoid delays, participants are encouraged to dial into the conference call five minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. Shortly following the call, an archived webcast and accompanying slides from the conference call will be posted at investor.scholastic.com.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children’s media. As the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to future periods. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including the conditions of the children’s book and educational materials markets generally and acceptance of the Company’s products within those markets, and other risks and factors identified from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated.
SCHL: Financial
Table 1
Scholastic Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In $ Millions, except shares and per share data)
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
05/31/26
05/31/25
05/31/26
05/31/25
Revenues
$
476.1
$
508.3
$
1,581.9
$
1,625.5
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold
190.4
207.3
689.8
718.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses
219.7
227.8
807.2
822.3
Depreciation and amortization
13.1
17.2
58.8
65.7
Asset impairments and write downs
1.5
2.5
10.9
2.9
Total operating costs and expenses
424.7
454.8
1,566.7
1,609.7
Operating income (loss)
51.4
53.5
15.2
15.8
Interest income (expense), net
(0.9)
(4.3)
(11.2)
(16.0)
Other components of net periodic benefit (cost)
(0.3)
(0.3)
(1.3)
(1.1)
Loss on sale of investments
(17.2)
—
(17.2)
—
Gain (loss) on sale and leaseback transactions
(18.5)
—
99.7
—
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
14.5
48.9
85.2
(1.3)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
5.1
33.5
28.5
0.6
Net income (loss)
$
9.4
$
15.4
$
56.7
$
(1.9)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A and
Common Stock (1)
Basic
$
0.46
$
0.59
$
2.39
$
(0.07)
Diluted
$
0.45
$
0.59
$
2.34
$
(0.07)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
20,343
26,113
23,698
27,631
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
20,992
26,209
24,222
27,907
(1)
Earnings (loss) per share are calculated on non-rounded net income (loss) and shares outstanding.
Recalculating earnings per share based on numbers rounded to millions may not yield the results as
presented.
Table 2
Scholastic Corporation
Segment Results, Excluding One-Time Items
(Unaudited)
(In $ Millions)
Three months ended
Change
Twelve months ended
Change
05/31/26
05/31/25
$
%
05/31/26
05/31/25
$
%
Children’s Book Publishing
and Distribution
Revenues
Book Clubs
$
12.2
$
13.1
$
(0.9)
(7) %
$
57.1
$
64.2
$
(7.1)
(11) %
Book Fairs
186.6
177.8
8.8
5 %
576.0
548.3
27.7
5 %
School Reading Events
198.8
190.9
7.9
4 %
633.1
612.5
20.6
3 %
Consolidated Trade
77.5
97.3
(19.8)
(20) %
331.1
351.4
(20.3)
(6) %
Total Revenues
276.3
288.2
(11.9)
(4) %
964.2
963.9
0.3
0 %
Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *
60.3
58.2
2.1
4 %
143.7
131.3
12.4
9 %
Adjusted operating margin *
21.8 %
20.2 %
14.9 %
13.6 %
Education
Revenues
109.2
125.7
(16.5)
(13) %
267.6
309.8
(42.2)
(14) %
Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *
27.9
31.3
(3.4)
(11) %
0.2
6.9
(6.7)
(97) %
Adjusted operating margin *
25.5 %
24.9 %
0.1 %
2.2 %
Entertainment
Revenues
21.0
14.8
6.2
42 %
65.7
61.0
4.7
8 %
Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *
0.8
(2.1)
2.9
138 %
(9.3)
(7.2)
(2.1)
(29) %
Adjusted operating margin *
3.8 %
NM
NM
NM
International
Revenues
69.6
76.8
(7.2)
(9) %
277.2
279.6
(2.4)
(1) %
Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *
3.1
6.1
(3.0)
(49) %
7.1
2.9
4.2
145 %
Adjusted operating margin *
4.5 %
7.9 %
2.6 %
1.0 %
Overhead
Revenues
—
2.8
(2.8)
(100) %
7.2
11.2
(4.0)
(36) %
Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *
(33.8)
(30.1)
(3.7)
(12) %
(94.6)
(98.1)
3.5
4 %
Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *
$
58.3
63.4
(5.1)
(8) %
$
47.1
35.8
11.3
32 %
Adjusted operating margin *
12.2 %
12.5 %
3.0 %
2.2 %
NM – Not meaningful
* Please refer to Table 4 for one-time items and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financials.
Table 3
Scholastic Corporation
Supplemental Information
(Unaudited)
(In $ Millions)
Selected Balance Sheet Items
05/31/26
05/31/25
Cash and cash equivalents
$
134.9
$
124.0
Accounts receivable, net
236.4
273.4
Inventories, net
265.0
250.2
Accounts payable
144.2
157.3
Deferred revenue
179.2
178.8
Accrued royalties
50.3
69.1
Film related obligations
17.1
18.3
Lines of credit and long-term debt
80.5
256.2
Net cash (debt) (1)
48.9
(136.6)
Total stockholders’ equity
750.8
946.5
Selected Cash Flow Items
Three months ended
Twelve months ended
05/31/26
05/31/25
05/31/26
05/31/25
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
90.0
$
106.9
$
50.9
$
124.2
Net proceeds from sale and lease transactions (3)
—
—
452.4
—
Property, plant and equipment additions
(15.0)
(12.3)
(48.4)
(52.2)
Prepublication expenditures
(4.9)
(8.7)
(17.9)
(24.5)
Net borrowings (repayments) of film related obligations
(0.1)
0.3
(1.0)
(18.3)
Free cash flow (use) (2)
$
70.0
$
86.2
$
436.0
$
29.2
(1)
Net cash (debt) is defined by the Company as cash and cash equivalents less production cash of $5.5
and $4.4 as of May 31, 2026 and May 31, 2025, respectively, net of lines of credit and short-term and
long-term-debt. Film related obligations are not included. The Company utilizes this non-GAAP financial
measure, and believes it is useful to investors, as an indicator of the Company’s effective leverage and
financing needs.
(2)
Free cash flow (use) is defined by the Company as net cash provided by or used in operating activities
(which includes royalty advances) and cash acquired through acquisitions and from the sale of assets,
reduced by spending on property, plant and equipment and prepublication costs and adjusted for net
cash flows from film related obligations. The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure
is useful to investors as an indicator of cash flow available for debt repayment and other investing
activities, such as acquisitions. The Company utilizes free cash flow as a further indicator of operating
performance and for planning investing activities.
(3)
Excludes tax impact from sale-leaseback transactions.
Table 4
Scholastic Corporation
Supplemental Results – Excluding One-Time Items
(Unaudited)
(In $ Millions, except per share data)
Three months ended
05/31/2026
05/31/2025
Reported
One-time
items
Excluding
One-time
items
Reported
One-time
items
Excluding
One-time
items
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1)
$
0.45
$
1.79
$
2.19
$
0.59
$
0.29
$
0.87
Net income (loss) (2)
$
9.4
$
36.5
$
45.9
$
15.4
$
7.5
$
22.9
Earnings (loss) before income taxes (3)
$
14.5
$
42.6
$
57.1
$
48.9
$
9.9
$
58.8
Children’s Book Publishing and
Distribution (4)
$
60.3
$
—
$
60.3
$
57.6
$
0.6
$
58.2
Education (5)
27.0
0.9
27.9
30.7
0.6
31.3
Entertainment(6)
0.4
0.4
0.8
(3.0)
0.9
(2.1)
International (7)
2.9
0.2
3.1
3.7
2.4
6.1
Overhead (8)
(39.2)
5.4
(33.8)
(35.5)
5.4
(30.1)
Operating income (loss)
$
51.4
$
6.9
$
58.3
$
53.5
$
9.9
$
63.4
Twelve months ended
05/31/2026
05/31/2025
Reported
One-time
items
Excluding
One-time
items
Reported
One-time
items
Excluding
One-time
items
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1)
$
2.34
$
(0.47)
$
1.87
$
(0.07)
$
0.55
$
0.48
Net income (loss) (2)
$
56.7
$
(11.3)
$
45.4
$
(1.9)
$
15.2
$
13.3
Earnings (loss) before income taxes (3)
$
85.2
$
(50.6)
$
34.6
$
(1.3)
$
20.0
$
18.7
Children’s Book Publishing and
Distribution (4)
$
142.9
$
0.8
$
143.7
$
130.7
$
0.6
$
131.3
Education (5)
(4.1)
4.3
0.2
6.3
0.6
6.9
Entertainment(6)
(16.1)
6.8
(9.3)
(12.1)
4.9
(7.2)
International (7)
6.4
0.7
7.1
(1.0)
3.9
2.9
Overhead (8)
(113.9)
19.3
(94.6)
(108.1)
10.0
(98.1)
Operating income (loss)
$
15.2
$
31.9
$
47.1
$
15.8
$
20.0
$
35.8
(1)
Earnings (loss) per share are calculated on non-rounded net income (loss) and shares outstanding. Recalculating
earnings per share based on rounded numbers may not yield the results as presented.
(2)
In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized a benefit of $6.1 and a provision of
$39.3, respectively, for income taxes in respect to one-time pretax items. In the three and twelve months ended May
31, 2025, the Company recognized a benefit of $2.4 and $4.8, respectively, for income taxes in respect to one-time
pretax items.
(3)
In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized a pretax loss of $17.2 related to the
sale of its 26.2% equity interest in a U.K.-based children’s book publishing business. In the three months ended May
31, 2026, the Company recognized an adjustment of $18.5 million to the pretax gain related to the sale-leaseback
transactions. In the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized a pretax gain of $99.7 related to
sale-leaseback transactions involving its facilities in New York City and Jefferson City, Missouri.
(4)
In the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized a pretax asset impairment charge of $0.8 related
to a certain product. In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2025, the Company recognized a pretax asset
impairment charge of $0.6 related to a digital product.
(5)
In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized pretax asset impairment charges of
$0.9 and $4.3, respectively, related to certain education and digital products. In the three and twelve months ended May
31, 2025, the Company recognized a pretax asset impairment charge of $0.6 related to certain digital products.
(6)
In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized other pretax expenses of $0.4 and $1.4,
respectively. In the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized pretax severance of $0.2 and a pretax
asset impairment charge of $5.2 primarily related to certain film and television programs in development. In the three
and twelve months ended May 31, 2025, the Company recognized pretax severance of $0.3 and $1.4, respectively,
related to cost-savings initiatives, pretax costs of $0.4 and $3.0, respectively, related to the acquisition of 9 Story Media
Group and pretax asset impairment charges of $0.2 and $0.5, respectively, related to the early exit of certain leased
office space in Canada and Ireland.
(7)
In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized pretax severance of $0.2 and $0.7,
respectively, related to cost-savings initiatives. In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2025, the Company
recognized pretax severance of $1.3 and $2.8, respectively, related to cost-savings initiatives and a pretax asset
impairment charge of $1.1 related to the reorganization in China.
(8)
In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized pretax severance of $3.7 and $15.5,
respectively, related to cost-savings initiatives, and other pretax expenses of $1.7 and $3.8, respectively. In the three
and twelve months ended May 31, 2025, the Company recognized pretax severance of $3.4 and $7.6, respectively,
related to cost-savings initiatives, other pretax expenses of $1.9 and $2.3, respectively, and an asset impairment
charge of $0.1 related to the early exit of an office lease.
Table 5
Scholastic Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations – Supplemental
Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(In $ Millions)
Three months ended
05/31/26
05/31/25
Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported
$
14.5
$
48.9
One-time items before income taxes
42.6
9.9
Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding one-time items
57.1
58.8
Interest (income) expense (1)
0.9
4.5
Depreciation and amortization
26.7
27.9
Adjusted EBITDA (2)
$
84.7
$
91.2
Twelve months ended
05/31/26
05/31/25
Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported
$
85.2
$
(1.3)
One-time items before income taxes
(50.6)
20.0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding one-time items
34.6
18.7
Interest (income) expense (1)
11.6
16.4
Depreciation and amortization
105.3
110.3
Adjusted EBITDA (2)
$
151.5
$
145.4
(1)
Amounts include production loan interest amortized into cost of goods sold.
(2)
Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Company as earnings (loss), excluding one-time items,
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Company believes that Adjusted
EBITDA is a meaningful measure of operating profitability and useful for measuring returns
on capital investments over time as it is not distorted by unusual gains, losses, or other
items.
Table 6
Scholastic Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations – Supplemental
Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
(Unaudited)
(In $ Millions)
Three months ended
05/31/26
CBPD (1)
EDUC (1)
ENT (1)
INTL (1)
OVH (1)(4)
Total
Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported
$
60.1
$
27.0
$
(0.0)
$
(14.8)
$
(57.8)
$
14.5
One-time items before income taxes
—
0.9
0.4
17.4
23.9
42.6
Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding
one-time items
60.1
27.9
0.4
2.6
(33.9)
57.1
Interest (income) expense (2)
0.2
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.2
0.9
Depreciation and amortization (3)
8.3
6.0
8.0
2.2
2.2
26.7
Adjusted EBITDA (4)
$
68.6
$
33.9
$
8.9
$
4.8
$
(31.5)
$
84.7
Three months ended
05/31/25
CBPD (1)
EDUC (1)
ENT (1)
INTL (1)
OVH (1)
Total
Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported
$
57.5
$
30.7
$
(2.9)
$
2.9
$
(39.3)
$
48.9
One-time items before income taxes
0.6
0.6
0.9
2.4
5.4
9.9
Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding
one-time items
58.1
31.3
(2.0)
5.3
(33.9)
58.8
Interest (income) expense (2)
0.1
0.0
0.7
0.1
3.6
4.5
Depreciation and amortization (3)
8.0
6.2
5.0
2.0
6.7
27.9
Adjusted EBITDA
$
66.2
$
37.5
$
3.7
$
7.4
$
(23.6)
$
91.2
Twelve months ended
05/31/26
CBPD (1)
EDUC (1)
ENT (1)
INTL (1)
OVH (1)(4)
Total
Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported
$
142.5
$
(4.1)
$
(17.9)
$
(12.9)
$
(22.4)
$
85.2
One-time items before income taxes
0.8
4.3
6.8
17.9
(80.4)
(50.6)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding
one-time items
143.3
0.2
(11.1)
5.0
(102.8)
34.6
Interest (income) expense (2)
0.4
0.0
2.2
0.1
8.9
11.6
Depreciation and amortization (3)
31.2
24.9
24.4
8.1
16.7
105.3
Adjusted EBITDA (4)
$
174.9
$
25.1
$
15.5
$
13.2
$
(77.2)
$
151.5
Twelve months ended
05/31/25
CBPD (1)
EDUC (1)
ENT (1)
INTL (1)
OVH (1)
Total
Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported
$
130.5
$
6.3
$
(14.3)
$
(3.1)
$
(120.7)
$
(1.3)
One-time items before income taxes
0.6
0.6
4.9
3.9
10.0
20.0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding
one-time items
131.1
6.9
(9.4)
0.8
(110.7)
18.7
Interest (income) expense (2)
0.2
0.0
3.2
0.1
12.9
16.4
Depreciation and amortization (3)
31.1
24.8
21.5
7.9
25.0
110.3
Adjusted EBITDA
$
162.4
$
31.7
$
15.3
$
8.8
$
(72.8)
$
145.4
(1)
The Company’s segments are defined as the following: CBPD – Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution
segment; EDUC – Education segment; ENT – Entertainment segment; INTL – International segment; OVH –
unallocated overhead.
(2)
Amounts include production loan interest amortized into cost of goods sold.
(3)
Depreciation and amortization in the Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution, Education and International
segments includes amounts allocated from overhead.
(4)
Adjusted EBITDA for unallocated overhead and total includes the net cost impact of the sale-leaseback
transactions of $7.8 and $14.5 for the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, respectively.
Table 7
Scholastic Corporation
Pro Forma Supplemental Information
(Unaudited)
(In $ Millions)
Three months ended
Change
05/31/26
05/31/25
$
%
Adjusted unallocated overhead
$
(33.8)
$
(30.1)
$
(3.7)
(12) %
Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions
—
(3.9)
3.9
Pro forma Adjusted unallocated overhead (1)
$
(33.8)
$
(34.0)
$
0.2
1 %
Adjusted operating income
$
58.3
$
63.4
$
(5.1)
(8) %
Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions
—
(3.9)
3.9
Pro forma Adjusted operating income (1) (2)
$
58.3
$
59.5
$
(1.2)
(2) %
Adjusted EBITDA
$
84.7
$
91.2
$
(6.5)
(7) %
Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions
—
(7.5)
7.5
Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA (1) (2)
$
84.7
$
83.7
$
1.0
1 %
Twelve months ended
Change
05/31/26
05/31/25
$
%
Adjusted unallocated overhead
$
(94.6)
$
(98.1)
$
3.5
4 %
Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions
(11.8)
(15.9)
4.1
Pro forma Adjusted unallocated overhead (1)
$
(106.4)
$
(114.0)
$
7.6
7 %
Adjusted operating income
$
47.1
$
35.8
$
11.3
32 %
Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions
(11.8)
(15.9)
4.1
Pro forma Adjusted operating income (1) (2)
$
35.3
$
19.9
$
15.4
77 %
Adjusted EBITDA
$
151.5
$
145.4
$
6.1
4 %
Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions
(19.1)
(30.1)
11.0
Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA (1) (2)
$
132.4
$
115.3
$
17.1
15 %
(1)
Pro forma Adjusted unallocated overhead, Pro forma Adjusted operating income and Pro forma Adjusted
EBITDA reflect the net impacts of the sale-leaseback transactions as if the transactions had occurred on
June 1, 2024, the beginning of fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2026 reported results include the actual impact beginning
upon completion of the transactions in December 2025. The incremental adjustments shown above reflect
the additional impact for the portion of fiscal 2026 prior to completion of the transactions. Fiscal 2025
reported results include no impact from the transactions.
(2)
For fiscal 2026, the full-year pro forma cost impact was $19.0 on Adjusted operating income, consisting of
$7.2 recognized in reported fiscal 2026 results and $11.8 of incremental adjustments. For fiscal 2026, the
full-year pro forma cost impact on Adjusted EBITDA was $33.6, consisting of $14.5 recognized in reported
fiscal 2026 results and $19.1 of incremental adjustments. For fiscal 2025, the full-year pro forma cost
impacts were $15.9 on Adjusted operating income and $30.1 on Adjusted EBITDA.
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