PRDO Stock Chart & Stats
$615.00
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$615.00
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$533.00 - $636.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$35.47B
Enterprise Value$1.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$56.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta-0.20
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
11.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.79
Shares Outstanding62,577,057
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.21
Price to Book (P/B)1.95
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio8.77
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$747.23Price Target Upside21.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)50.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$14.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthPerdoceo’s substantial TTM revenue expansion indicates strong demand across its education platforms and programs. If sustained, broader enrollment and tuition revenue can support operating leverage, reinvestment in student services, and greater resilience across the next several quarters.
High ProfitabilityHigh operating and net margins show that Perdoceo converts tuition revenue into meaningful earnings after operating costs. This profitability provides capacity to fund academic investments, return capital, and absorb moderate business volatility without depending on aggressive external financing.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Perdoceo substantial financial flexibility and reduces exposure to interest costs and refinancing pressure. Strong equity backing should help the company fund strategic initiatives, maintain shareholder distributions, and withstand periods of uneven enrollment or cash-flow performance.
Bears Say
Choppy Free-cash-flow GrowthAlthough absolute free cash flow remains strong, the sharp TTM decline in its growth rate signals uneven cash-generation momentum. Continued volatility could make acquisition funding, shareholder returns, and reinvestment less predictable even while reported earnings remain healthy.
Margin VariabilityThe historical movement in gross margin suggests that Perdoceo’s profitability is not entirely stable through business cycles or changes in program mix. A renewed margin decline could reduce operating leverage and limit how much revenue growth translates into durable earnings expansion.
South University Execution RiskThe South University transaction could broaden Perdoceo’s health-sciences portfolio, but closing depends on regulatory and accreditor approvals and conversion to for-profit status. The cash outlay, deferred payments, and earn-outs also create execution and integration obligations through 2029.
Perdoceo Education News
PRDO FAQ
What was Perdoceo Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Perdoceo Education lowest stock price was $533.00 and its highest was $636.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Perdoceo Education’s market cap?
Perdoceo Education’s market cap is $35.47B.
When is Perdoceo Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Perdoceo Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Perdoceo Education’s earnings last quarter?
Perdoceo Education released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $12.858 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Perdoceo Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Perdoceo Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Perdoceo Education pay dividends?
Perdoceo Education does not currently pay dividends.
What is Perdoceo Education’s EPS estimate?
Perdoceo Education’s EPS estimate is 11.83.
How many shares outstanding does Perdoceo Education have?
Perdoceo Education has 62,577,057 shares outstanding.
What happened to Perdoceo Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Perdoceo Education reported an EPS of $12.858 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Perdoceo Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:PRDO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Perdoceo Education Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$747.23 (21.50% Upside)
$747.23 (21.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MX:PRDO Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.10%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Perdoceo Education
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.
PRDO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong profitability, margin expansion, revenue growth and improving enrollment and retention metrics across the company, supported by a solid cash balance and a constructive 2026 outlook. Near-term headwinds include a modest enrollment decline at AIU System, continued reinvestment in marketing and student support that pressures near-term expenses, tax rate/headwind considerations, and CTU comparability as the company laps strong prior quarters and anticipates record graduations. On balance, positive operational and financial momentum, a confident outlook with quantified guidance increases, and a strong balance sheet outweigh the identified challenges.View all MX:PRDO earnings summariesPRDO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$747.23
▲(21.50% Upside)