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PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP

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πŸ† #2037 by market capEarnings Oct 29US Equity
$30.11β–² $0.10 (+0.33%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$30.11β–² 0.00%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–² 0.3%
7dβ–Ό 3.5%
14dβ–Ό 8.6%
30dβ–Ό 10.4%
ytdβ–² 2.7%
1yβ–Ό 19.8%
🏦Market Cap
$1.89B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+24.2%
Healthy
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
77.1%
High
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
25.4%
Strong
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.2x
Cheap
Otter Score
60
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$29.94 – $30.65
52-Week Range
$26.66 – $38.50
Volume
$1.89B
Avg Volume
$1.54B
Shares Outstanding
62.7M
Next Earnings
Nov 23, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$846M
Last Q Revenue
$213M
P/E Ratio
10.9
P/S Ratio
2.2x
EPS (TTM)
$2.83
Dividend Yield
2.03%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’3.7%

Why Investors Own PRDO

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +8.9% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 38% gross margin and 16% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$846Mβ–² +24.2% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
71.7%β–Ό βˆ’12.8% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$196Mβ–² +12.5% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$217Mβ–² +38.0% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
65.0Mβ–Ό βˆ’3.7% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$27Mβ–² +$50M YoY
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About PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is a provider of higher education services in the United States, delivering its programs through online, campus-based, and hybrid learning models. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University. It offers a broad range of career-focused academic programs, including business and management, nursing, healthcare administration, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. Additionally, it provides studies in general business, information technologies, education, and health sciences. Beyond its educational offerings, Perdoceo also utilizes innovative learning tools, such as its proprietary personalized learning platform called intellipath, along with a dedicated mobile application and a two-way messaging system. As of December 31, 2021, the institution enrolled approximately 40,400 students. Established in 1994, the company was formerly known as Career Education Corporation before officially changing its name to Perdoceo Education Corporation in January 2020. Its corporate headquarters are located in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
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πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
60/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$39.59
β–² +31.5% Upside
High Target$43.37
Low Target$29.74
Based on 27 analysts

Latest News & Updates

Seeking AlphaΒ·12d ago

Perdoceo Education: USAHS Growth And Cost Discipline Support The Bull Case

Perdoceo Education is rated a buy with a $41 price target, reflecting confidence in 2026 earnings guidance and USAHS-driven profit growth. USAHS's profitability and enrollment growth are sustainable drivers, while AIUS's

Defense WorldΒ·12d ago

WINTON GROUP Ltd Lowers Stock Position in Perdoceo Education Corporation $PRDO

WINTON GROUP Ltd decreased its holdings in shares of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) by 91.4% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commissio

Defense WorldΒ·14d ago

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Invests $736,000 in Perdoceo Education Corporation $PRDO

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new position in shares of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange C

Business WireΒ·15d ago

Perdoceo Education Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire South University

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perdoceo Education Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire South University.

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 26

Bank of America Corp DE Decreases Stock Holdings in Perdoceo Education Corporation $PRDO

Bank of America Corp DE trimmed its position in shares of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) by 9.3% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities an

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·Aug 10

PRDO or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?