Strong Enrollment Growth
Stride finished the quarter with enrollment up over 21% from last year, driven by robust demand for full-time online programs.
Revenue and Profitability Increase
Total revenue was $630.4 million, up 17.8%, with career learning middle and high school programs growing by 33% to $223.9 million. Adjusted operating income rose by 47% to $141.7 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 40% to $168.3 million.
Raised Financial Guidance
Stride has raised its FY '25 revenue and adjusted operating income guidance, with expected revenue in the range of $2.370 billion to $2.385 billion and adjusted operating income between $455 million and $465 million.
Improved Gross Margins
Gross margins improved by 190 basis points to 40.6%. The company expects gross margins to improve around 200 basis points for the full year.
Positive Market Conditions
The funding environment for FY '26 is generally favorable, with less than 5% of overall revenues coming from federal resources, minimizing exposure to federal funding uncertainties.