Friday, September 21, 2012

Scholastic Reports FY 2013 Q1 Results

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported results for the fiscal 2013 first quarter ended August 31, 2012. 
Revenue in the fiscal 2013 first quarter was $293.6 million, compared to $318.0 million in the prior year period.  The net loss per share from continuing operations was $1.02, compared to $0.81 in the prior year period, which included one-time expenses of $0.04.  Scholastic typically records a loss in its fiscal first quarter, when most U.S. schools are not in session and its School Book Clubs and Fairs generate minimal revenue.