Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO)
NASDAQ:PRDO
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PRDO Stock Chart & Stats
$36.32
$0.33(1.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$36.32
$0.33(1.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$26.66 - $38.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.01K
Average Volume (3M)631.70K
Market Cap
$2.03B
Enterprise Value$1.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.36B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$60.15M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.75Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.67
Shares Outstanding62,703,133
10 Day Avg. Volume754,079
30 Day Avg. Volume631,704
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.95
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio8.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.61
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.46
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$44.00Price Target Upside21.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$865.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And Shareholder ReturnsA strong balance sheet with a sizable cash position and no long-term debt enables strategic investments, funded acquisitions and a recently increased dividend that enhance shareholder returns.
EarningsFourth-quarter results exceeded analyst expectations with stronger-than-expected revenue and adjusted earnings, supporting an improved profitability outlook.
Guidance And Program GrowthManagement's initial full-year guidance above analyst expectations, driven by new physical and occupational therapy program rollouts and ongoing campus performance, signals potential revenue acceleration.
Bears Say
Execution RiskHeavy reliance on successful rollouts of updated therapy programs and integration of the healthcare-school acquisition creates execution risk that could reverse revenue momentum if key initiatives underperform.
Investment Risk ProfileAnalyst classifies investment suitability as aggressive, which may deter risk-averse investors and contribute to larger share price swings.
Valuation And Market SentimentA persistent valuation discount to peers could reflect market concerns and limit near-term share-price appreciation until consistent operational execution and growth are demonstrated.
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 $2.03B.
When is Perdoceo Education Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Perdoceo Education Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Perdoceo Education Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Perdoceo Education Corporation released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.79 by $0.06.
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 $0.15 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 0.75.
How many shares outstanding does Perdoceo Education Corporation have?
Perdoceo Education Corporation has 62,703,133 shares outstanding.
What happened to Perdoceo Education Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Perdoceo Education Corporation reported an EPS of $0.85 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.79. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.646%.
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 (21.15% Upside)
$44.00 (21.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PRDO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 310.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 20.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 20.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Perdoceo Education Corporation
Perdoceo Education Corporation provides postsecondary education through online, campus-based, and blended learning programs in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University. It offers academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of business and management, nursing, healthcare management, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, and criminal justice, as well as business studies, information technologies, education, and health sciences. The company also operates intellipath, a personalized learning platform; and a mobile application and two-way messaging platform. As of December 31, 2021, it had a total student enrollment of approximately 40,400 students. The company was formerly known as Career Education Corporation and changed its name to Perdoceo Education Corporation in January 2020. Perdoceo Education Corporation was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois.
PRDO Earnings Call
Q1 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
▲(21.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.36% Insiders
21.46% Mutual Funds
20.13% Other Institutional Investors
22.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors