Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)
NASDAQ:LOPE
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LOPE Stock Chart & Stats
$174.92
$1.36(0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$174.92
$1.36(0.84%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$140.94 - $223.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume41.70K
Average Volume (3M)289.27K
Market Cap
$3.75B
Enterprise Value$3.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$251.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$104.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.05
Shares Outstanding26,514,296
10 Day Avg. Volume363,699
30 Day Avg. Volume289,275
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-166.55
Price to Book (P/B)6.20
Price to Sales (P/S)4.19
P/FCF Ratio19.42
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$209.33Price Target Upside19.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)10.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Margins & Cash ConversionSustained high gross and net margins plus strong cash conversion (OCF ~2.1x net income; FCF ~88% of net income) give durable internal funding capacity. This supports reinvestment, margin resilience through enrollment cycles, and financial flexibility given low leverage.
Online & Hybrid Enrollment MomentumMeaningful online and hybrid growth diversifies revenue away from seasonally variable ground enrollments. Employer relationships (~5,500 partners providing ~30% of new starts) create stickier, higher-retention student inflows that support repeatable, service-fee based revenues over time.
Academic Outcomes & Program ExpansionStrong licensure/pass rates and expanding program portfolio enhance institutional reputation and student outcomes. High-quality outcomes and broader program breadth increase demand sustainability, partner reliance and retention, strengthening long-term service revenue visibility.
Bears Say
TTM Revenue DeclineA large TTM revenue drop (-26.2%) is a material structural constraint that weakens growth visibility. Even with resilient margins, lower service-fee volumes can restrict reinvestment, compress future revenue trajectories and require execution to restore prior scale.
Service-Agreement & Fee Base RiskProposed amendments that narrow the fee base and reduce non-renewal fees would alter contract economics with GCU, potentially lowering predictable service revenue and the company's bargaining protections. That reduces long-term revenue certainty from its largest partner.
Hybrid Capacity Limits & Teach-outsManagement expects hybrid expansion to slow as locations reach capacity and some openings are delayed or taught out. This makes a key growth engine more lumpy, delaying margin and scale benefits and increasing dependence on sustaining online and employer channels.
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LOPE FAQ
What was Grand Canyon Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Grand Canyon Education lowest stock price was $140.94 and its highest was $223.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s market cap?
Grand Canyon Education’s market cap is $3.75B.
When is Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Grand Canyon Education’s earnings last quarter?
Grand Canyon Education released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $2.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.78 by $0.08.
Is Grand Canyon Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Grand Canyon Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Grand Canyon Education pay dividends?
Grand Canyon Education does not currently pay dividends.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s EPS estimate?
Grand Canyon Education’s EPS estimate is 1.67.
How many shares outstanding does Grand Canyon Education have?
Grand Canyon Education has 26,514,296 shares outstanding.
What happened to Grand Canyon Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Grand Canyon Education reported an EPS of $2.86 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.78. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.348%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Grand Canyon Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LOPE
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$209.33 (19.67% Upside)
$209.33 (19.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOPE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 103.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
29.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Grand Canyon Education
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE) furnishes a broad spectrum of educational support services to higher education institutions throughout the United States. Its comprehensive suite of offerings encompasses technology solutions, such as learning management systems, internal administrative platforms, and critical infrastructure and technical support. GCE also provides academic services, which include curriculum and program design, faculty development and training, class scheduling, and the establishment of skills and simulation laboratory sites. Student-focused support covers admissions guidance, financial aid assistance, and field experience coordination, among other counseling services. Furthermore, the company manages extensive marketing and communication activities, ranging from lead generation and digital outreach strategies to brand identity development, market research, media planning, video content creation, and sophisticated business intelligence and data analytics. Essential back-office operations like finance, accounting, human resources, auditing, and procurement are also within its scope. Through its subsidiary, Orbis Education Services, LLC, GCE additionally supports healthcare education programs for 27 universities. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was established in 1949 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
LOPE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple strong operating metrics: double-digit growth in hybrid channels (18.3% / 20.3% ex-teach-out), solid online enrollment growth (8.8%), and service revenue growth of 6.7% to $308.8M. Management highlighted strong academic outcomes (mid-80s graduation rates for ABSN entrants, ~90% NCLEX pass) and major investments including an expanding Honors College, workforce programs, and broad AI adoption. Headwinds are present but relatively limited: a slight decline in spring ground enrollment, near-term marketing spend acceleration, selective slowing of hybrid site openings and some teach-outs/delays, and a changing lead-gen environment due to AI. Overall, the positive operational momentum, revenue growth, program expansions, and strong licensure outcomes outweigh the manageable near-term challenges.View all LOPE earnings summariesLOPE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$209.33
▲(19.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.20% Insiders
28.11% Mutual Funds
27.69% Other Institutional Investors
14.48% Public Companies and
Individual Investors