Grand Canyon Education Expands Stock Repurchase Program

Grand Canyon Education ( (LOPE) ) just unveiled an update.

On December 12, 2025, Grand Canyon University (GCU) announced that the U.S. Department of Education formally recognized its status as a non-profit institution, following a series of government-related actions that had concluded favorably. Additionally, on December 10, 2025, Grand Canyon Education‘s Board of Directors approved a $300 million increase in its stock repurchase program, bringing the total authorization to $2,545 million, with repurchases allowed until March 1, 2027.

The most recent analyst rating on (LOPE) stock is a Hold with a $166.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Grand Canyon Education stock, see the LOPE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LOPE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LOPE is a Neutral.

Grand Canyon Education’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive resolutions of legal challenges. However, bearish technical indicators and valuation concerns, such as the lack of a dividend yield, weigh on the score. The positive sentiment from the earnings call also supports the stock’s potential, but challenges in traditional enrollments and cash flow management need addressing.

To see Spark’s full report on LOPE stock, click here.

More about Grand Canyon Education

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates in the education sector, primarily providing educational services in partnership with Grand Canyon University. The company focuses on supporting higher education institutions and has a significant market presence in the non-profit education sector.

Average Trading Volume: 326,773

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $4.39B

Find detailed analytics on LOPE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.