The earnings call highlighted strong online and hybrid enrollment growth, financial performance improvements, and successful program expansions. However, challenges such as a decline in traditional campus enrollment and increased legal and benefit costs were noted.

Company Guidance

During Grand Canyon Education's second-quarter 2025 earnings call, the company highlighted various metrics reflecting strong performance and optimistic guidance for the remainder of the year. Online enrollment grew by 10.1%, with hybrid enrollments increasing 15.4% year-over-year, excluding closed sites and those in teach-out. The operating income for the quarter rose to $51.8 million, increasing the operating margin to 20.9% from 18.8% the previous year. Net income saw a 19.1% jump to $41.5 million, translating to GAAP diluted income per share of $1.48 and non-GAAP diluted income per share of $1.53, which was $0.16 above consensus estimates. Service revenue increased by 8.8% to $247.5 million, driven by a 10.3% rise in partner enrollments, including a 10.1% increase in GCU online enrollments. The effective tax rate decreased to 24.5% from 25.5% due to changes in state income taxes. Additionally, the company repurchased 259,271 shares of its common stock for approximately $47.4 million during the quarter, with $156.9 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization. Looking forward, the company projects mid- to high-single-digit growth in new online enrollments and mid- to high-teens growth in its hybrid pillar for the second half of 2025.

Strong Online Enrollment Growth

Online enrollment growth of 10.1% and hybrid growth of 15.4% excluding closed sites, exceeding Grand Canyon University's long-term objectives.

Increase in New Student Registrations

Approximately 10% increase in new student registrations for the fall of 2025 compared to the previous year.

Hybrid Campus Growth

Grand Canyon Education's hybrid campus experienced a 14% increase in enrollment year-over-year in the second quarter.

Financial Performance Improvements

Service revenue increased by $20 million or 8.8%, operating income increased by 19.1% to $41.5 million compared to $34.9 million in the same period in 2024.

Expansion of Program Offerings

GCU launched new programs including hybrid graduate nursing programs and new site openings in 2025, expanding its ABSN location total to 11.

Successful Corporate Social Responsibility

GCE published its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting its social contributions and nearly 220,000 graduates since becoming an education services provider.

Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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LOPE Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 06, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.78 / -	1.48	―	―	―
Aug 06, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.38 / 1.53	1.27	20.47% (+0.26)	―
May 06, 2025	2025 (Q1)	2.51 / 2.57	2.35	9.36% (+0.22)	―
Feb 19, 2025	2024 (Q4)	2.94 / 2.95	2.77	6.50% (+0.18)	―
Nov 06, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.47 / 1.48	1.26	17.46% (+0.22)	―
Aug 06, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.10 / 1.27	1.01	25.74% (+0.26)	―
May 07, 2024	2024 (Q1)	2.22 / 2.35	2	17.50% (+0.35)	―
Feb 13, 2024	2023 (Q4)	2.72 / 2.77	2.36	17.37% (+0.41)	―
Nov 02, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.09 / 1.26	1.02	23.53% (+0.24)	―
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.89 / 1.01	0.85	18.82% (+0.16)	―

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LOPE Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 06, 2025	$172.05	$194.68	+13.15%
May 06, 2025	$185.45	$194.01	+4.62%
Feb 19, 2025	$184.02	$187.27	+1.77%
Nov 06, 2024	$160.15	$163.54	+2.12%

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LOPE EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 1.78.

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