Shares of Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) surged 14.20% in after-hours trading following the release of its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results, which exceeded analyst expectations. The children's publishing and education company reported robust financial performance and provided an optimistic outlook for the coming fiscal year.

Scholastic's Q4 adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.87, beating the estimated $0.85. The company's sales for the quarter reached $508.3 million, surpassing the projected $494.589 million. Other key financial metrics included an adjusted EBITDA of $91.2 million and an adjusted operating income of $63.4 million, demonstrating the company's strong operational performance.

Looking ahead, Scholastic provided a positive outlook for fiscal 2026, projecting revenue growth of 2% to 4%. The company also anticipates adjusted EBITDA to range between $160 million and $170 million for the upcoming fiscal year. This forward-looking guidance, combined with the better-than-expected Q4 results, appears to have bolstered investor confidence, driving the significant after-hours stock price increase.