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PRDO Stock Chart & Stats
$33.46
$1.29(4.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$33.46
$1.29(4.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$26.66 - $38.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume151.82K
Average Volume (3M)651.47K
Market Cap
$2.08B
Enterprise Value$1.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$56.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.79
Shares Outstanding62,577,057
10 Day Avg. Volume522,895
30 Day Avg. Volume651,474
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$44.00Price Target Upside31.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$866.01M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthThe sharp TTM revenue increase indicates strong recent demand for Perdoceo’s education offerings and expanding tuition activity. If sustained, this scale can support operating leverage, fund student services and technology, and reinforce the company’s competitive position across its online universities.
High ProfitabilityPerdoceo’s high gross, operating and net margins show that its online-oriented model converts tuition revenue into substantial earnings. Strong profitability provides resilience and internal funding capacity, while allowing continued investment in academic platforms, advising and enrollment support.
Conservative LeverageVery low leverage gives Perdoceo substantial financial flexibility and reduces the burden of interest and refinancing obligations. A strong equity base can help the company withstand operating volatility, preserve capital for educational investments and maintain strategic options over the coming quarters.
Bears Say
Choppy Free Cash Flow GrowthThe steep decline in free cash flow growth shows that cash generation momentum is not consistently tracking the company’s strong earnings profile. Continued volatility could constrain reinvestment timing, reduce flexibility in capital allocation and make future cash performance less predictable.
Margin VariabilityThe historical movement in gross margin indicates that Perdoceo’s profitability is not completely stable across reporting periods. Even with margins currently strong, renewed pressure could reduce operating leverage and make earnings less durable if revenue growth or program mix changes.
Dependence On Student Financial AidReliance on federal student aid makes tuition revenue sensitive to continued eligibility, accreditation and regulatory compliance. Changes affecting access to Title IV funding could influence enrollment affordability, retention and collections, creating a durable structural risk for the tuition-based model.
Perdoceo Education News
PRDO FAQ
What was Perdoceo Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Perdoceo Education lowest stock price was $26.66 and its highest was $38.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Perdoceo Education’s market cap?
Perdoceo Education’s market cap is $2.08B.
When is Perdoceo Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Perdoceo Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Perdoceo Education’s earnings last quarter?
Perdoceo Education released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.75 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 pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.87%. See more information on Perdoceo Education dividends here
What is Perdoceo Education’s EPS estimate?
Perdoceo Education’s EPS estimate is 0.69.
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 $0.75 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.312%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Perdoceo Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in 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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$44.00 (31.50% Upside)
$44.00 (31.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PRDO Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 735.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $358.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.87%
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 PRDO earnings summariesPRDO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$44.00
▲(31.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.36% Insiders
21.67% Mutual Funds
19.26% Other Institutional Investors
21.50% Public Companies and
Individual Investors