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LRN Stock Chart & Stats
$86.88
$0.81(0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$86.88
$0.81(0.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$60.61 - $171.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume792.40K
Average Volume (3M)842.27K
Market Cap
$3.41B
Enterprise Value$3.59K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$958.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$545.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.2
Beta0.24
Next Earnings
Oct 27, 2026EPS Estimate
1.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.92
Shares Outstanding42,524,840
10 Day Avg. Volume737,534
30 Day Avg. Volume842,274
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.59
Price to Book (P/B)2.26
Price to Sales (P/S)1.46
P/FCF Ratio10.38
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
$109.00Price Target Upside25.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationStride's strong and improving cash generation—with free cash flow roughly in line with net income and multi-year OCF growth—creates durable financial flexibility. High cash conversion supports buybacks, strategic tech investments, and cushions the business against enrollment or funding volatility.
Balance Sheet ImprovementMaterial deleveraging and rising equity have strengthened the capital base and raised ROE, improving financial resilience. A healthier balance sheet supports sustainable investments in platforms and curriculum, while preserving capacity for shareholder returns and risk absorption over the medium term.
Career Learning GrowthRapid career learning expansion diversifies revenue away from per-student public funding and targets higher-growth workforce programs. Strong enrollment and revenue momentum in this segment improve structural mix, likely boosting margins and providing scalable, fee-based growth tailwinds over coming years.
Bears Say
General Education DeclinesDeclines in the core public K–12 (general education) segment erode the company's predictable, per-student funding base. Sustained enrollment weakness here would reduce revenue stability, increase reliance on higher-growth but potentially less predictable segments, and complicate medium-term planning.
Margin Pressure & Data InconsistencyGross margin compression driven by platform investments and higher operating expenses, coupled with internal inconsistencies in margin reporting, undermines confidence in sustainable profitability trends. If investments continue to pressure margins, durable margin expansion may be delayed.
Leadership Transition RiskA sudden CEO change introduces execution and strategic risk during a critical reinvestment phase. While governance moves added experienced directors, leadership turnover can slow decision-making, disrupt stakeholder relationships, and complicate delivery of technology and enrollment initiatives over the next several quarters.
Stride News
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 $3.41B.
When is Stride, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stride, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Stride, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Stride, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $1.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.637 by $0.113.
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 1.07.
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 $1.75 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.637. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.648%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stride, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LRN
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
Stride Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$109.00 (25.46% Upside)
$109.00 (25.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LRN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 33.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Stride, Inc.
Stride, Inc. (LRN) is a U.S.-based education company that provides technology-enabled learning solutions for K–12 students. The company operates online and blended public-school programs (including full-time virtual schools, blended schools, and related services) and also offers career learning and education services designed to support workforce readiness. Stride’s core offerings include online curriculum and instruction, school operations and support services, and education programs delivered directly to learners through its platforms and brands.
LRN Company Deck
LRN Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of encouraging operational and financial progress (revenue and enrollment growth, strong career learning performance, improved EBITDA and EPS, healthy cash balance and active buybacks, and strategic technology investments) alongside notable near-term challenges (gross margin compression, declines in general education revenue/enrollments, modest free cash flow decline, a district contract non-renewal, and investor concern around a sudden CEO transition). Early enrollment indicators are mixed but include improving conversion and re-registration metrics; management expects FY27 margins to be flattish but acknowledges tougher year-over-year comparisons and continued investments that will weigh on near-term margins.View all LRN earnings summariesLRN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$109.00
▲(25.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.94% Insiders
34.80% Mutual Funds
3.56% Other Institutional Investors
29.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors