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PRDO Stock Chart & Stats
$30.36
$1.29(4.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$30.36
$1.29(4.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$26.66 - $38.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume151.82K
Average Volume (3M)760.35K
Market Cap
$1.96B
Enterprise Value$1.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$56.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.81
Shares Outstanding62,577,057
10 Day Avg. Volume945,596
30 Day Avg. Volume760,354
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.21
Price to Book (P/B)1.95
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio8.77
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
$44.00Price Target Upside44.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$866.01M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Perdoceo durable financial flexibility to fund reinvestment, dividends and buybacks while absorbing enrollment or regulatory shocks. A strong equity base supports credit access and reduces default risk, improving resilience over a multi-quarter horizon.
High Profitability And MarginsSustained high gross and operating margins reflect the scalable, online delivery model and operating leverage across institutions. Robust margins support cash generation and reinvestment capacity, making profitability a structural advantage despite some year-to-year margin variability.
Strong Cash Position & Cash GenerationSubstantial cash reserves and positive operating/ free cash flow provide durable funding for growth initiatives, technology and AI pilots, and shareholder returns. This liquidity reduces near-term funding risk and enables tactical use of capital without relying on external markets.
Bears Say
Volatile Free-cash-flow GrowthLarge swings in free cash flow and only moderate cash coverage of net income signal that cash conversion is inconsistent. That volatility can constrain sustained capital allocation plans, complicate timing of buybacks/dividends, and raise sensitivity to working capital or federal payment timing.
Enrollment/regulatory DependenceHeavy reliance on Title IV funding and enrollment trends makes revenue exposure sensitive to regulatory changes and student demand shifts. Declines at AIU show segment-level risk; regulatory or funding policy shifts could structurally reduce revenue and increase compliance costs over several quarters.
Sustained Reinvestment And Higher Cash TaxesOngoing elevated spending on marketing, admissions and student support, combined with higher expected cash tax rates, will pressure near-term free cash flow and margins. If reinvestment persists to sustain enrollments, it may limit discretionary capital for other strategic uses over the next few quarters.
Perdoceo Education News
PRDO FAQ
What was Perdoceo Education Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Perdoceo Education Corporation lowest stock price was $26.66 and its highest was $38.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Perdoceo Education Corporation’s market cap?
Perdoceo Education Corporation’s market cap is $1.96B.
When is Perdoceo Education Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Perdoceo Education Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Perdoceo Education Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Perdoceo Education Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.75 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.75 by $0.
Is Perdoceo Education Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Perdoceo Education Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Perdoceo Education Corporation pay dividends?
Perdoceo Education Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.88%. See more information on Perdoceo Education Corporation dividends here
What is Perdoceo Education Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Perdoceo Education Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.69.
How many shares outstanding does Perdoceo Education Corporation have?
Perdoceo Education Corporation has 62,577,057 shares outstanding.
What happened to Perdoceo Education Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Perdoceo Education Corporation reported an EPS of $0.75 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.75. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.314%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Perdoceo Education Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PRDO
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
Perdoceo Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$44.00 (44.93% Upside)
$44.00 (44.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PRDO Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 310.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $682.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Perdoceo Education Corporation
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is a provider of higher education services in the United States, delivering its programs through online, campus-based, and hybrid learning models. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University. It offers a broad range of career-focused academic programs, including business and management, nursing, healthcare administration, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. Additionally, it provides studies in general business, information technologies, education, and health sciences. Beyond its educational offerings, Perdoceo also utilizes innovative learning tools, such as its proprietary personalized learning platform called intellipath, along with a dedicated mobile application and a two-way messaging system. As of December 31, 2021, the institution enrolled approximately 40,400 students. Established in 1994, the company was formerly known as Career Education Corporation before officially changing its name to Perdoceo Education Corporation in January 2020. Its corporate headquarters are located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
PRDO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong profitability, margin expansion, revenue growth and improving enrollment and retention metrics across the company, supported by a solid cash balance and a constructive 2026 outlook. Near-term headwinds include a modest enrollment decline at AIU System, continued reinvestment in marketing and student support that pressures near-term expenses, tax rate/headwind considerations, and CTU comparability as the company laps strong prior quarters and anticipates record graduations. On balance, positive operational and financial momentum, a confident outlook with quantified guidance increases, and a strong balance sheet outweigh the identified challenges.View all PRDO earnings summariesPRDO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$44.00
▲(44.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.36% Insiders
21.67% Mutual Funds
12.93% Other Institutional Investors
28.06% Public Companies and
Individual Investors