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STRA Stock Chart & Stats
$86.03
$0.64(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$86.03
$0.64(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$69.70 - $89.73
Previous Close$75.64
Volume134.34K
Average Volume (3M)283.09K
Market Cap
$1.82B
Enterprise Value$1.64K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$128.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$106.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.95Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.93%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.15
Shares Outstanding22,207,560
10 Day Avg. Volume216,176
30 Day Avg. Volume283,086
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.90
Price to Book (P/B)1.08
Price to Sales (P/S)1.40
P/FCF Ratio11.56
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
$98.33Price Target Upside14.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.29B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Margin ExpansionMulti-year margin improvement indicates stronger operating leverage and execution rather than relying solely on enrollment growth. Continued productivity and lower cost growth could support durable profitability, cash generation, and resilience over the next several quarters.
Digital And Employer Channel GrowthGrowth in high-margin education technology, subscription learning, and employer-linked channels broadens Strategic Education’s learner pipeline. These platforms can improve distribution and monetization while reducing dependence on traditional unaffiliated student acquisition.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Positive Cash FlowVery low leverage limits financial risk and preserves flexibility to fund technology, enrollment initiatives, or capital returns. Consistently positive free cash flow provides internal funding capacity even if education demand or regulatory conditions weaken.
Bears Say
ANZ Enrollment And Regulatory ExposureAustralia and New Zealand are creating both compliance costs and enrollment pressure. The appealed labor ruling could require additional payments, while regional weakness may continue to weigh on consolidated revenue and dilute otherwise improving margins.
Moderate Top-Line GrowthLimited revenue growth makes the investment case increasingly dependent on margin expansion. If ANZ weakness or slower student growth persists, operating leverage may have less scale to work with and future earnings growth could become less predictable.
Sophia Academic Integrity RiskSophia’s rapid expansion increases the importance of credible assessment and learning outcomes. Integrity concerns could require sustained technology and oversight spending, create regulatory or reputational scrutiny, and constrain growth if learner trust deteriorates.
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STRA FAQ
What was Strategic Education Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Strategic Education Inc lowest stock price was $69.70 and its highest was $89.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Strategic Education Inc’s market cap?
Strategic Education Inc’s market cap is $1.82B.
When is Strategic Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Strategic Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Strategic Education Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Strategic Education Inc released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.8 by -$0.04.
Is Strategic Education Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Strategic Education Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Strategic Education Inc pay dividends?
Strategic Education Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.93%. See more information on Strategic Education Inc dividends here
What is Strategic Education Inc’s EPS estimate?
Strategic Education Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.95.
How many shares outstanding does Strategic Education Inc have?
Strategic Education Inc has 22,207,560 shares outstanding.
What happened to Strategic Education Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Strategic Education Inc reported an EPS of $1.76 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.8. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.655%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Strategic Education Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in STRA
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
Strategic Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$98.33 (14.30% Upside)
$98.33 (14.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
STRA Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 214.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.08%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Strategic Education Inc
Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI) delivers a broad spectrum of educational services, encompassing both traditional campus-based and online post-secondary learning, alongside programs designed to cultivate career-ready competencies. The company operates through three principal divisions: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services. Within its U.S. Higher Education portfolio, SEI manages Strayer University, which provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in disciplines such as business administration, accounting, information technology, education, healthcare administration, public administration, and criminal justice, available at physical locations across the eastern United States and through distance learning. It also offers certificate-level web and mobile application development courses via Hackbright Academy and Devmountain, as well as an executive MBA entirely online from the Jack Welch Management Institute. Another key institution is Capella University, an online-only post-secondary provider catering to working adults with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs spanning arts and sciences, business and technology, counseling and human services, education, nursing and health sciences, psychology, and public service leadership. Internationally, the Australia/New Zealand segment features Torrens University, which delivers undergraduate, graduate, research-focused, and specialized degrees, primarily in business, design and creative technology, health, hospitality, and education, accessible both online and at its Australian campuses. This division also includes Think Education, a vocational training organization, and New Zealand's Media Design School, renowned for its industry-aligned courses in 3D animation and visual effects, game art and programming, graphic and motion design, digital media artificial intelligence, and creative advertising. Furthermore, SEI's Education Technology Services offers Workforce Edge, a platform that aids employers in managing education benefits, and Sophia Learning, which facilitates more cost-effective education benefit initiatives. Founded in 1892, Strategic Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Herndon, Virginia.
STRA Company Deck
STRA Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operating momentum and margin expansion driven by Education Technology Services and U.S. Higher Education (notably employer-affiliated and healthcare enrollment), strong cash flow and share repurchases, and continued scale at Sophia and Workforce Edge. That said, a material $13 million Australia labor charge, ANZ enrollment declines and visa processing headwinds, and academic integrity/AI concerns at Sophia are notable near-term challenges. Management expects margin improvement and has mitigation plans for ANZ instructional costs, but revenue could be pressured in 2026 relative to the notional model.View all STRA earnings summariesSTRA Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
3.85% Insiders
23.78% Mutual Funds
18.76% Other Institutional Investors
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