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LRN Stock Chart & Stats
$86.88
$0.81(0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$86.88
$0.81(0.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$60.61 - $171.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume792.40K
Average Volume (3M)842.27K
Market Cap
$3.53B
Enterprise Value$3.78K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$805.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$547.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.2
Beta0.24
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.17
Shares Outstanding42,524,840
10 Day Avg. Volume737,534
30 Day Avg. Volume842,274
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.55
Price to Book (P/B)4.22
Price to Sales (P/S)2.60
P/FCF Ratio16.76
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
$109.00Price Target Upside25.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.65B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationStrong TTM operating cash flow and FCF indicate durable cash conversion ability. This cash provides flexibility to fund platform remediation, pay down debt, invest in growth or marketing, and absorb enrollment volatility without immediate pressure on operations or liquidity.
Improving Balance Sheet And ReturnsMaterial deleveraging and rising ROE signal improving financial resilience and capital efficiency. Lower leverage reduces refinancing and liquidity risk, enabling selective reinvestment or M&A and supporting sustainable returns through business cycles over the next several months.
Career Learning Growth And DiversificationRapid Career Learning growth diversifies revenue away from enrollment-dependent K‑12 funding. Secular demand for workforce training can stabilize revenues, improve mix and margins, and provide a durable growth vector as General Education faces cyclical enrollment swings.
Bears Say
Gross Margin Pressure From Platform RolloutOngoing platform investments and remediation have materially compressed gross margins. If issues persist, the company may face sustained higher operating costs or recurring remediation spend, weakening operating leverage and limiting margin recovery despite top-line growth.
General Education Enrollment DeclineA meaningful drop in General Education enrollments affects the company's largest, funding-linked revenue base. Prolonged enrollment weakness would reduce recurring public-sector cash flows and may force higher marketing or concession spending to restore scale and per-student economics.
Leadership Transition RiskA CEO change amid platform remediation and strategic shifts introduces execution and continuity risk. New leadership may alter priorities or timelines, creating short-to-medium-term uncertainty around enrollment recovery, platform fixes, and the cadence of strategic investments.
Stride News
LRN FAQ
What was Stride, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stride, Inc. lowest stock price was $60.61 and its highest was $171.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Stride, Inc.’s market cap?
Stride, Inc.’s market cap is $3.53B.
When is Stride, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stride, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Stride, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Stride, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.915 by $0.015.
Is Stride, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stride, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Stride, Inc. pay dividends?
Stride, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Stride, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Stride, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.64.
How many shares outstanding does Stride, Inc. have?
Stride, Inc. has 42,524,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stride, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stride, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.93 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.915. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.787%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stride, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LRN
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
Stride Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$109.00 (25.46% Upside)
$109.00 (25.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LRN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 33.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Stride, Inc.
Stride, Inc. (LRN) is a U.S.-based education company that provides technology-enabled learning solutions for K–12 students. The company operates online and blended public-school programs (including full-time virtual schools, blended schools, and related services) and also offers career learning and education services designed to support workforce readiness. Stride’s core offerings include online curriculum and instruction, school operations and support services, and education programs delivered directly to learners through its platforms and brands.
LRN Company Deck
LRN Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call balanced measurable near-term challenges (notably a 380 bps gross margin decline driven by platform investments, a 5% drop in General Education enrollment, ongoing platform remediation and marginally higher attrition) against multiple positive indicators: modest revenue growth (+2.7%), enrollment growth (+1.8%), strong Career Learning performance (+~16% revenue, +11.6% enrollment), a large sequential improvement in free cash flow, meaningful SG&A reductions, narrowed guidance ranges, and a robust new-business pipeline. Management framed the investments and enrollment trade-offs as deliberate to protect long-term demand and positioning.View all LRN earnings summariesLRN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$109.00
▲(25.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.94% Insiders
34.80% Mutual Funds
0.85% Other Institutional Investors
32.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors