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LOPE Stock Chart & Stats
$149.08
$5.27(3.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$149.08
$5.27(3.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$134.27 - $223.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume119.28K
Average Volume (3M)307.91K
Market Cap
$3.97B
Enterprise Value$3.58K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$274.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$104.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.3
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.77Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.32
Shares Outstanding26,065,037
10 Day Avg. Volume310,468
30 Day Avg. Volume307,906
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-166.52
Price to Book (P/B)6.20
Price to Sales (P/S)4.19
P/FCF Ratio19.42
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$195.00Price Target Upside30.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)10.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and strong returns on equity provide financial resilience and flexibility. This supports continued investment, partner-service expansion, and shareholder returns while reducing exposure to refinancing or balance-sheet stress.
Strong Cash GenerationOperating cash flow materially exceeds net income and free cash flow conversion remains healthy, indicating high earnings quality. Sustained internal cash generation can fund technology, capacity expansion, and capital allocation without heavy borrowing.
Enrollment And Hybrid ExpansionEnrollment growth and the hybrid platform provide a durable expansion avenue beyond the core online model. Hybrid students generate more revenue per student, while additional sites and unused capacity could support longer-term service-volume growth.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And MSA ResetThe revised GCU fee structure creates a lasting reduction in the revenue base, while the sharp TTM decline signals execution and demand risk. Even with limited operating-income impact, slower top-line growth can constrain future margin and cash-flow expansion.
Partner ConcentrationDependence on a primary university partner concentrates contract, enrollment, and strategic risk. Changes in GCU’s tuition mix, operating priorities, or service agreement terms can materially affect revenue visibility and bargaining power over time.
Interim CFO Amid InvestigationAlthough the company says it is not the investigation’s focus and that financial statements are not implicated, the leadership disruption adds governance and oversight uncertainty. Continued review may consume management attention and pressure stakeholder confidence.
Grand Canyon Education News
LOPE FAQ
What was Grand Canyon Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Grand Canyon Education lowest stock price was $134.27 and its highest was $223.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s market cap?
Grand Canyon Education’s market cap is $3.97B.
When is Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Grand Canyon Education’s earnings last quarter?
Grand Canyon Education released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.673 by $0.137.
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 1.77.
How many shares outstanding does Grand Canyon Education have?
Grand Canyon Education has 26,065,037 shares outstanding.
What happened to Grand Canyon Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Grand Canyon Education reported an EPS of $1.81 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.673. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.191%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Grand Canyon Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LOPE
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
Grand Canyon Education Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$195.00 (30.80% Upside)
$195.00 (30.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOPE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 20.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.97%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Grand Canyon Education
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.
LOPE Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted solid top‑line growth, improved margins, a meaningful EPS beat, and multiple strategic expansion initiatives (honors college, construction programs, planned law school, and hybrid scale opportunity). These positives are partly offset by an amended long‑term MSA that reduces service revenue by an estimated ~$20 million annually, timing shifts that depress near‑term revenue in Q3/Q4, program mix pressure on revenue per student, and some margin headwinds from rising costs and hybrid capacity constraints. Management expects the MSA to have only a small impact on operating income and reiterated buybacks, liquidity, and continued margin expansion for 2026, resulting in a constructive but cautious outlook.View all LOPE earnings summariesLOPE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$195.00
▲(30.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.24% Insiders
29.37% Mutual Funds
25.54% Other Institutional Investors
17.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors