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Perdoceo Education (PRDO)
NASDAQ:PRDO
PRDO Stock Chart & Stats
$33.41
$0.33(1.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$33.41
$0.33(1.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.87 - $38.02
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.01K
Average Volume (3M)466.27K
Market Cap
$2.09B
Enterprise Value$2.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$643.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$105.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.8
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.54
Shares Outstanding62,478,374
10 Day Avg. Volume645,056
30 Day Avg. Volume466,271
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 Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.00Price Target Upside25.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$875.23M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And Shareholder ReturnsA large cash position with no long-term debt provides financial flexibility for operations and strategic moves, while an accretive acquisition and an increased dividend support earnings growth and shareholder returns.
Earnings PerformanceFourth-quarter results exceeded analyst expectations on revenue and adjusted earnings, signaling stronger-than-expected operational momentum across core programs.
Guidance And Program ExpansionManagement provided initial full-year guidance above analyst expectations, citing revenue growth driven by new physical and occupational therapy program rollouts and continued campus performance.
Bears Say
Institutional Inclusion And Fund FlowsAggressive suitability may limit inclusion in lower-risk institutional funds and retail portfolios, constraining potential inflows from conservative investors.
Investment Suitability And Investor DemandClassification of the stock as aggressive signals higher risk that can deter conservative investors, potentially reducing demand and liquidity.
Share Price VolatilityAn aggressive risk profile increases the potential for heightened share price volatility as trading skews toward risk-tolerant investors.
Perdoceo Education News
PRDO FAQ
What was Perdoceo Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Perdoceo Education lowest stock price was $23.87 and its highest was $38.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Perdoceo Education’s market cap?
Perdoceo Education’s market cap is $2.09B.
When is Perdoceo Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Perdoceo Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were Perdoceo Education’s earnings last quarter?
Perdoceo Education released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.05.
Is Perdoceo Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Perdoceo Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Perdoceo Education pay dividends?
Perdoceo Education pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.88%. See more information on Perdoceo Education dividends here
What is Perdoceo Education’s EPS estimate?
Perdoceo Education’s EPS estimate is 0.79.
How many shares outstanding does Perdoceo Education have?
Perdoceo Education has 62,478,374 shares outstanding.
What happened to Perdoceo Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Perdoceo Education reported an EPS of $0.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.49. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.154%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Perdoceo Education?
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:
$42.00 (25.71% Upside)
$42.00 (25.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PRDO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 362.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 17.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 17.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Perdoceo Education
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call conveyed a positive outlook with significant revenue growth, increased student enrollments, and strong financial performance, despite a minor decline in AIUS enrollments.View all PRDO earnings summariesPRDO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.00
▲(25.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.31% Insiders
20.54% Mutual Funds
11.93% Other Institutional Investors
34.10% Public Companies and
Individual Investors