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GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC

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πŸ† #1513 by market capEarnings Oct 22US Equity
$147.59β–² $1.20 (+0.81%)
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24hβ–² 0.8%
7dβ–Ό 2.0%
14dβ–Ό 4.1%
30dβ–Ό 0.4%
ytdβ–Ό 11.3%
1yβ–Ό 32.8%
🏦Market Cap
$3.85B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+7.1%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
53.3%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
21.2%
Strong
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
3.3x
Fair
Otter Score
72
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$145.27 – $149.45
52-Week Range
$134.27 – $223.04
Volume
$1.79B
Avg Volume
$1.83B
Shares Outstanding
26.1M
Next Earnings
Dec 5, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.11B
Last Q Revenue
$264M
P/E Ratio
17.6
P/S Ratio
3.3x
EPS (TTM)
$8.57
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’4.4%

Why Investors Own LOPE

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +20.9% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 71% gross margin and 30% 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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GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.1Bβ–² +7.1% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
53.2%β–² +0.9% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$303Mβ–² +10.1% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$239Mβ–Ό βˆ’5.6% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
27.6Mβ–Ό βˆ’4.4% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$88Mβ–Ό βˆ’$304M YoY
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About GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE) furnishes a broad spectrum of educational support services to higher education institutions throughout the United States. Its comprehensive suite of offerings encompasses technology solutions, such as learning management systems, internal administrative platforms, and critical infrastructure and technical support. GCE also provides academic services, which include curriculum and program design, faculty development and training, class scheduling, and the establishment of skills and simulation laboratory sites. Student-focused support covers admissions guidance, financial aid assistance, and field experience coordination, among other counseling services. Furthermore, the company manages extensive marketing and communication activities, ranging from lead generation and digital outreach strategies to brand identity development, market research, media planning, video content creation, and sophisticated business intelligence and data analytics. Essential back-office operations like finance, accounting, human resources, auditing, and procurement are also within its scope. Through its subsidiary, Orbis Education Services, LLC, GCE additionally supports healthcare education programs for 27 universities. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was established in 1949 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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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)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
72/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
9 analysts
Strong Buy3
Buy5
Hold1
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

Seeking AlphaΒ·8d ago

Grand Canyon Education: Strong Fundamentals Quell AI Fears

Grand Canyon Education is rated BUY after a 28% share price decline, driven by AI disruption fears despite strong fundamentals. LOPE's 2Q26 delivered broad-based enrollment growth, robust operating leverage, and a profit

Defense WorldΒ·15d ago

California State Teachers Retirement System Boosts Stock Holdings in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its position in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) by 13,436.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange

Defense WorldΒ·18d ago

Amundi Buys 10,441 Shares of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

Amundi grew its position in shares of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) by 12.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. T

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 31

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Takes $2.26 Million Position in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new stake in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 15,800 sh

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 30

Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec Makes New $1.53 Million Investment in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec acquired a new stake in shares of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 10,70

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 26

Bank of Nova Scotia Buys New Stake in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

Bank of Nova Scotia bought a new stake in shares of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bough