Grand Canyon Education (DE:GKD)
NASDAQ:GKD
GKD Stock Chart & Stats
€144.25
€1.00(0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€144.25
€1.00(0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€127.30 - €187.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€3.47B
Enterprise Value€3.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€251.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€104.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.1
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.05
Shares Outstanding26,514,296
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-166.55
Price to Book (P/B)6.20
Price to Sales (P/S)4.19
P/FCF Ratio19.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€184.34Price Target Upside27.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)8.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability & Cash ConversionSustained high gross and net margins plus strong cash conversion indicate durable operating leverage and pricing or cost advantages. Reliable OCF and FCF coverage provide internal funding for investments, cushion against revenue cycles, and support long-term reinvestment or shareholder returns without heavy external financing.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives the company financial flexibility to invest in growth, withstand enrollment volatility, pursue selective strategic initiatives, and absorb contractual changes. Strong ROE indicates efficient capital use, reducing refinancing risk and enabling smoother execution of multi-year service agreements.
Scale In Online/Hybrid & Employer ChannelsMeaningful scale across online and hybrid channels and deep employer relationships diversify enrollment sources and improve student quality/retention. Employer-driven starts and broad hybrid footprint create durable demand channels, increase lifetime student economics, and reduce sole reliance on traditional lead funnels.
Bears Say
Sharp Recent Revenue DeclineA one-year revenue drop of this magnitude signals structural demand or contract timing issues that can persist across quarters. Even with resilient margins, lower top-line scale pressures unit economics, limits reinvestment capacity, and raises execution risk for expanding programs and planned site openings.
Customer Concentration RiskHeavy dependence on a single large partner concentrates contract, pricing and renewal risk. Any renegotiation, contract amendment, or GCU financial changes materially affect revenue trajectory. Concentration limits bargaining leverage with other partners and raises sensitivity to partner-specific operational decisions.
Marketing/Lead-Gen Disruption & Site TimingStructural shifts in acquisition channels from AI and capacity constraints at hybrid sites force strategy changes and increased near-term marketing spend. Teach-outs and delayed openings slow scalable hybrid growth, compress future revenue expansion, and may require sustained elevated marketing investment to restore pipeline.
Grand Canyon Education News
GKD FAQ
What was Grand Canyon Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Grand Canyon Education lowest stock price was €127.30 and its highest was €187.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s market cap?
Grand Canyon Education’s market cap is €3.47B.
When is Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Grand Canyon Education’s earnings last quarter?
Grand Canyon Education released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported €2.453 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €2.384 by €0.069.
Is Grand Canyon Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Grand Canyon Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Grand Canyon Education pay dividends?
Grand Canyon Education does not currently pay dividends.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s EPS estimate?
Grand Canyon Education’s EPS estimate is 1.45.
How many shares outstanding does Grand Canyon Education have?
Grand Canyon Education has 26,514,296 shares outstanding.
What happened to Grand Canyon Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Grand Canyon Education reported an EPS of €2.453 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €2.384. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Grand Canyon Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:GKD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Grand Canyon Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€184.34 (27.79% Upside)
€184.34 (27.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:GKD Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.69%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
29.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Grand Canyon Education
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides education services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company's technology services include learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; academic services comprises program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites; and counseling services and support include admission, financial aid, and field experience and other counseling services. It also offers marketing and communication services, such as lead acquisition, digital communications strategy, brand identity, market research, media planning and strategy, video, and business intelligence and data science; and back-office services comprising finance and accounting, human resources, audit, and procurement services. The company, through its subsidiary, Orbis Education Services, LLC, supports healthcare education programs for 27 universities. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
GKD Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple strong operating metrics: double-digit growth in hybrid channels (18.3% / 20.3% ex-teach-out), solid online enrollment growth (8.8%), and service revenue growth of 6.7% to $308.8M. Management highlighted strong academic outcomes (mid-80s graduation rates for ABSN entrants, ~90% NCLEX pass) and major investments including an expanding Honors College, workforce programs, and broad AI adoption. Headwinds are present but relatively limited: a slight decline in spring ground enrollment, near-term marketing spend acceleration, selective slowing of hybrid site openings and some teach-outs/delays, and a changing lead-gen environment due to AI. Overall, the positive operational momentum, revenue growth, program expansions, and strong licensure outcomes outweigh the manageable near-term challenges.View all DE:GKD earnings summariesGKD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€184.34
▲(27.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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