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STRA Stock Chart & Stats
$83.21
$1.08(1.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$83.21
$1.08(1.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$69.70 - $87.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.39K
Average Volume (3M)284.68K
Market Cap
$1.73B
Enterprise Value$1.78K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$157.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$109.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.8Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.82
Shares Outstanding22,612,910
10 Day Avg. Volume302,309
30 Day Avg. Volume284,680
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
$88.67Price Target Upside6.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.29B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin RecoveryThe company shows a durable multi‑year rebound in scale and profitability, with TTM revenue rising to ~$1.27B and margins expanding to mid‑teens on an EBIT basis. Sustained revenue and margin improvement provides recurring earnings power and supports reinvestment, buybacks, and dividends over the medium term.
High‑margin ETS Segment GrowthEducation Technology Services (ETS) is growing rapidly and at very high margins, now driving a large portion of operating income. Structural shift toward higher‑margin digital and workforce offerings improves consolidated margin sustainability and reduces reliance on cyclical tuition revenue trends.
Improving Free Cash Flow GenerationFree cash flow has roughly doubled to ~$174M TTM, reflecting stronger earnings quality and cash conversion improvements. Healthy FCF supports capital allocation flexibility—buybacks, dividends, and targeted investments—strengthening balance‑sheet resilience over the coming quarters.
Bears Say
Cash Conversion VolatilityOperating cash flow has not consistently covered net income, with coverage ~0.91x in the TTM. That working‑capital and timing sensitivity can magnify quarter‑to‑quarter free cash flow swings, constraining predictable funding for growth, buybacks, or downside protection if trends reverse.
U.S. Higher Education Revenue PressureCore higher‑education tuition faces softness from higher scholarships, discounts and fewer classes per student, producing a durable headwind to revenue per student. Prolonged pressure here would limit top‑line stability and make margins more dependent on ETS and cost cuts.
ANZ Regulatory And Visa HeadwindsRegulatory caps and slower visa approvals in Australia/New Zealand have produced enrollment and revenue declines and a small operating loss. These structural headwinds can persist beyond quarters and constrain international growth and margin contribution from the ANZ business until resolved.
STRA FAQ
What was Strategic Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Strategic Education lowest stock price was $69.70 and its highest was $87.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Strategic Education’s market cap?
Strategic Education’s market cap is $1.73B.
When is Strategic Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Strategic Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Strategic Education’s earnings last quarter?
Strategic Education released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $1.42 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.493 by -$0.073.
Is Strategic Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Strategic Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Strategic Education pay dividends?
Strategic Education pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.17%. See more information on Strategic Education dividends here
What is Strategic Education’s EPS estimate?
Strategic Education’s EPS estimate is 1.8.
How many shares outstanding does Strategic Education have?
Strategic Education has 22,612,910 shares outstanding.
What happened to Strategic Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Strategic Education reported an EPS of $1.42 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.493. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.669%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Strategic Education?
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:
$88.67 (6.56% Upside)
$88.67 (6.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
STRA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 684.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Strategic Education
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$88.67
▲(6.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.78% Insiders
23.36% Mutual Funds
0.20% Other Institutional Investors
45.65% Public Companies and
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