Stride, Inc. (LRN)
NYSE:LRN
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LRN Stock Chart & Stats
$98.44
$1.02(0.95%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$98.44
$1.02(0.95%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$60.61 - $171.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume181.69K
Average Volume (3M)839.04K
Market Cap
$3.50B
Enterprise Value$3.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$805.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$547.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.6
Beta0.21
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
1.61Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.17
Shares Outstanding42,524,840
10 Day Avg. Volume1,162,902
30 Day Avg. Volume839,043
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.55
Price to Book (P/B)4.22
Price to Sales (P/S)2.60
P/FCF Ratio16.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$113.50Price Target Upside15.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained high operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for platform fixes, marketing flexibility, and debt reduction. Strong cash conversion (OCF > net income) reduces external financing dependence and supports reinvestment in growth initiatives over the next several quarters.
Improving Balance SheetLower leverage and a larger equity base increase financial flexibility and resilience to enrollment or funding timing volatility. An improving debt-to-equity profile and rising ROE support capacity for targeted investment or opportunistic M&A while keeping solvency risk manageable.
Revenue And Margin Re-accelerationA material step-up in top-line growth combined with higher gross and net margins points to durable operating leverage and improved mix. If sustained, this supports conversion of incremental revenue into cash and earnings, underpinning long-term profitability despite near-term normalization risks.
Bears Say
Gross Margin PressurePlatform rollout-related cost increases materially compressed gross margins, signaling higher operating costs until remediation completes. If platform issues persist or require further investment, margin recovery could be delayed, pressuring sustainable operating profitability.
General Education Enrollment DeclineA contraction in the core public-school enrollment base reduces per-period revenue tied to public funding and raises the bar for offsetting growth in other segments. Persistent enrollment declines would erode the stable, per-student funding model and weaken long-term revenue visibility.
Platform Issues And Higher AttritionOperational instability and higher attrition can damage reputation and conversion, increasing acquisition costs and reducing lifetime value. The need for continued remediation risks recurring costs and enrollment disruption, undermining growth and margin sustainability until fully resolved.
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LRN FAQ
What was Stride, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stride, Inc. lowest stock price was $60.61 and its highest was $171.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Stride, Inc.’s market cap?
Stride, Inc.’s market cap is $3.50B.
When is Stride, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stride, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Stride, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Stride, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.915 by $0.015.
Is Stride, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stride, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Stride, Inc. pay dividends?
Stride, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Stride, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Stride, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.61.
How many shares outstanding does Stride, Inc. have?
Stride, Inc. has 42,524,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stride, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stride, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.93 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.915. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.787%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stride, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LRN
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Stride Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$113.50 (15.30% Upside)
$113.50 (15.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LRN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 33.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-43.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Stride, Inc.
Stride, Inc. is an ed-tech company that specializes in providing a variety of online learning tools and services. The firm delivers personalized educational experiences to students, primarily from kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12), across the United States and internationally, leveraging both its proprietary content and third-party resources, including curriculum, software platforms, and support services. The company's digital solutions empower its clients to efficiently attract, enroll, instruct, monitor the academic progress of, and provide comprehensive assistance to their student populations. For the K-12 segment, Stride offers all-encompassing integrated packages—including systems, services, and expert guidance—to facilitate the operation of virtual or blended public schools. It also provides individual online courses, supplementary educational materials, and general education resources covering core subjects like mathematics, English language arts, science, and history for K-12 students. Beyond K-12, Stride expands into career-focused education, helping individuals develop essential skills for industries such as information technology, healthcare, and business. This includes specialized post-secondary career development programs for adult learners, offered under brands like Galvanize, Tech Elevator, and MedCerts, which provide skills training in fields like software engineering, healthcare, and various medical professions. Additionally, Stride offers staffing and talent development services to businesses. Stride, Inc. caters to a broad spectrum of clients, including public and private schools, school districts, charter boards, individual consumers, corporations, and government entities. Originally established in 2000 as K12 Inc., the company changed its name to Stride, Inc. in December 2020 and maintains its headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
LRN Company Deck
LRN Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call balanced measurable near-term challenges (notably a 380 bps gross margin decline driven by platform investments, a 5% drop in General Education enrollment, ongoing platform remediation and marginally higher attrition) against multiple positive indicators: modest revenue growth (+2.7%), enrollment growth (+1.8%), strong Career Learning performance (+~16% revenue, +11.6% enrollment), a large sequential improvement in free cash flow, meaningful SG&A reductions, narrowed guidance ranges, and a robust new-business pipeline. Management framed the investments and enrollment trade-offs as deliberate to protect long-term demand and positioning.View all LRN earnings summariesLRN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$113.50
▲(15.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.82% Insiders
34.19% Mutual Funds
30.17% Other Institutional Investors
4.86% Public Companies and Individual Investors