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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)298.45K
Market Cap
$4.16B
Enterprise Value$3.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$274.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$104.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.2
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.77Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.32
Shares Outstanding26,065,037
10 Day Avg. Volume237,932
30 Day Avg. Volume298,447
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 Cap0.86
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.89
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$191.00Price Target Upside28.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)10.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Grand Canyon Education financial flexibility to fund technology, campus expansion, and other initiatives without excessive debt service. Strong returns on equity also indicate that the company is using its capital efficiently, supporting resilience through changing enrollment conditions.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating and free cash flow provide internally generated funding for investment, partner support, and shareholder returns. High cash conversion strengthens earnings quality and reduces reliance on external financing, although the recent slowdown means future cash growth should be monitored.
Enrollment And Margin ExpansionRecent enrollment gains across online, hybrid, and partner programs demonstrate continued demand for the company’s education services platform. Improving operating margins alongside growth suggests operating leverage and effective execution, creating a stronger foundation for sustainable earnings over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
MSA Fee RestructuringBecause GCU has historically represented the substantial majority of revenue, the amended MSA creates a durable headwind to the company’s revenue base. Even with limited expected operating-income impact, the lower fee structure reduces monetization per student and raises dependence on enrollment growth and execution.
Sharp Top-line ContractionA steep trailing revenue decline indicates that recent growth has not yet offset earlier pressure in the business model. Lower revenue and compressed margins can limit operating leverage, reduce reinvestment capacity, and make future earnings more dependent on successful enrollment expansion and cost control.
Financial Leadership UncertaintyThe investigation and temporary CFO transition introduce governance and oversight uncertainty even though the company states the matter does not involve its financial statements or accounting practices. Continued disruption could affect stakeholder confidence and management focus until the review is resolved.
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 $4.16B.
When is Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 12 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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$191.00 (28.12% Upside)
$191.00 (28.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOPE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 20.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.24%
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
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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
$191.00
▲(28.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.24% Insiders
29.37% Mutual Funds
9.32% Other Institutional Investors
32.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors