Perdoceo Education Corporation PRDO

30.49 (1.19) (3.76%) as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$2.0B
P/E
10.9×
Growth Flags show if company had growth for consecutive years

Insider Decisions

Total sells 16.22
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — 1 — 1 5 1 3 1 — 1 1
Insider Ownership 2.75%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 1,980.00
Revenue 858.61
Net Income 177.12
Free Cash Flow 217.98
Net Debt (731.65)
Current Ratio 4.69
Debt/Equity 0.00
P/E ratio 10.85
P/S ratio 2.23
P/B ratio 1.85
Past 5Y EPS Growth 17.72%
This Y EPS Growth 21.49%
Next Y EPS Growth 5.78%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 15.00%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate 0.44
Annual Dividend Yield 1.24%
total individual payouts
2026 0.47
0.15
0.15
0.17
2025 0.56
0.13
0.13
0.15
0.15
2024 0.48
0.11
0.11
0.13
0.13
2023 0.22
0.11
0.11
2021 Powerpack
2020 Powerpack
2019 Powerpack
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 604 592 643 735
Receivables 34 28 32 47
Inventory 5 3 4 3
Other 0 0 0 0
655 640 697 803
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 11 13 14 17
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other — — — —
111 132 138 171
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales (0.01%) 4.24% 6.77%
Cash Flow 0.00% 4.59% 14.98%
Earnings 11.91% 5.17% 18.60%
Book Value 11.16% 11.83% 10.24%

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 222 213 — — —
’25 213 210 212 212 846
’24 168 167 170 176 681
’23 196 187 180 148 710
’22 183 168 168 176 695
’21 184 176 174 160 693
’20 171 176 169 171 687
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 69 75 — — —
’25 65 79 41 40 225
’24 54 39 51 18 162
’23 5 62 33 13 112
’22 22 33 53 41 148
’21 45 38 61 47 191
’20 45 61 32 42 180
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 68 73 — — —
’25 63 76 39 38 217
’24 53 38 50 16 157
’23 3 60 31 12 106
’22 17 31 51 37 136
’21 44 36 58 43 181
’20 44 58 28 40 170
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.85 0.75 — — —
’25 0.65 0.62 0.60 0.54 2.42
’24 0.59 0.57 0.57 0.47 2.19
’23 0.50 0.80 0.62 0.26 2.18
’22 0.46 0.37 0.32 0.23 1.39
’21 0.43 0.37 0.39 0.35 1.55
’20 0.41 0.40 0.56 0.38 1.74
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

1
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
2.23 7.62 11.01 11.19 7.11 9.65 9.65 11.50 16.12 23.87

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
10.53 13.92 19.07 22.50 19.85 14.05 14.82 19.62 29.47 38.02
High Price
5,149 4,462 4,244 4,000 4,700 4,300 4,500 4,350 5,690 6,000
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
704 596 581 628 687 693 695 710 681 846
Revenue
66.62% 75.97% 81.09% 83.76% 83.74% 84.31% 83.21% 81.64% 82.26% 76.65%
Gross Margin
(31) 36 74 93 147 149 134 192 201 217
EBT
(4.45%) 6.08% 12.79% 14.82% 21.35% 21.51% 19.31% 27.06% 29.57% 25.63%
EBT Margin
(19) (32) 55 70 124 110 96 148 148 160
Net Income
23 14 9 9 15 17 20 17 15 42
Depreciation
10.30 8.65 8.35 8.96 9.90 9.90 10.23 10.68 10.38 13.06
Revenue/Sh
(0.27) (0.46) 0.79 1.00 1.79 1.57 1.41 2.22 2.25 2.47
Earnings/Sh
0.09 (0.32) 0.82 1.04 2.59 2.73 2.18 1.69 2.46 3.48
Cash Flow/Sh
(0.06) (0.09) (0.10) (0.07) (0.14) (0.15) (0.19) (0.10) (0.07) (0.13)
Capex/Sh
0.03 (0.41) 0.72 0.97 2.45 2.58 2.00 1.59 2.39 3.34
Free CF/Sh
4.70 4.30 5.10 6.15 8.01 9.28 10.68 12.66 14.62 15.01
Book Value/Sh
68 69 70 70 69 70 68 66 66 65
Shares
0.00 0.00 14.46 18.58 7.02 7.49 10.15 8.11 11.76 11.83
PE Ratio
0.95 1.45 1.37 2.05 1.28 1.19 1.41 1.68 2.55 2.25
PS Ratio
2.08 2.91 2.24 2.99 1.58 1.27 1.35 1.42 1.81 1.95
PB Ratio
0.66 1.14 0.97 1.67 0.74 0.52 0.70 0.86 1.76 1.49
EV/Sales
197.31 (24.27) 11.26 15.42 3.00 1.99 3.60 5.78 7.62 5.83
EV/FCF
6 (22) 57 73 180 191 148 112 162 225
Op' Cash Flow
(4) (6) (7) (5) (10) (10) (13) (6) (5) (9)
Capex
2 (28) 50 68 170 181 136 106 157 217
FCF
79 98 172 257 363 414 412 544 508 559
Working Cap'
— — — 52 43 36 27 — 50 44
Total Debt
(207) (180) (229) (242) (367) (464) (491) (604) (541) (600)
Net Debt
322 296 355 431 556 650 726 841 960 972
Sh' Equity
(3.20%) (6.34%) 11.87% 12.94% 18.82% 13.98% 10.62% 15.03% 13.15% 12.87%
ROA
(17.68%) 18.38% 35.35% 28.51% 47.28% 50.00% 34.49% 39.63% 26.04% 32.87%
ROIC
(5.68%) (10.33%) 16.94% 17.80% 25.17% 18.18% 13.93% 18.84% 16.39% 16.55%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) key facts

  • Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is an Education & Training Services company in the Consumer Defensive sector, listed on Nasdaq.
  • Perdoceo Education Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $846.1 million, up 24.2% from fiscal 2024.
  • Net income was $159.9 million, or $2.47 per share (basic), a net margin of 18.9%.
  • As of September 25, 2026, PRDO traded at $30.49, a market capitalization of $2.0 billion.
  • At that price the stock trades at 10.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 2.2× sales.
  • Perdoceo Education Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share, a yield of 1.24%.
  • Return on equity was 16.6% and debt-to-equity 0.00.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Latest News

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23 Sep

4

Perdoceo Education Corp. sits on a strong balance sheet with about $735 million in cash as of June 30, 2026, and plans a strategic pivot into licensure-driven health sciences education. The centerpiece is the announced acquisition of South University, adding eleven campuses and online programs in nursing, pharmacy, and physician assistant studies. The deal is funded from cash with up to $18 million in deferred consideration and as much as $56 million in earn-outs based on EBITDA through 2029, with close anticipated by April 2027 and a July 9, 2027 drop-dead date. USAHS posted 2Q revenue up 10.2% and swung to $3.6 million operating income from a prior loss, while CTU revenue was $115.5 million but saw operating income fall 5.1% amid legal costs. Cash from operations dipped to $74.6 million. The company expects accretion on closing and remains value-focused amid share buybacks and a 13.3% dividend hike. South University deal could substantially lift growth and profitability, but regulatory timing and integration risk limit immediate upside.

14 Sep

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) will acquire South University for $140 million. The $140 million acquisition expands Perdoceo's university portfolio and scale in a single major move.

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation signs definitive agreement to acquire South University. Acquisition of South University marks a major strategic expansion altering Perdoceo Education Corporation's trajectory.

9 Aug

4

Perdoceo Education raised its financial guidance and dividend. Raised guidance and dividend signal stronger performance that can lift investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) shares rose 6.4% after the company announced a dividend increase and raised its 2026 earnings guidance. Dividend hike plus higher 2026 guidance directly lifts near-term valuation and investor sentiment without altering core business trajectory.

7 Aug

4

Perdoceo Education Corp posted strong profit growth in its Q2 2026 earnings call, reflecting improved operational results and financial performance. Strong profit growth in quarterly results directly boosts investor sentiment and supports upward trajectory in stock performance.

3 transcript

Perdoceo Education Corporation released Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, enrollment trends, and operational updates. Q2 earnings figures directly inform near-term revenue expectations and investor views on PRDO trajectory.

6 Aug

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation reported its second quarter and year-to-date 2026 financial results. Quarterly results disclosure directly shapes investor views on financial health and valuation.

15 May

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation faces an evolving outlook as new targets and tighter assumptions reshape growth projections, operational strategies, and market positioning for the company. Revised targets and tighter assumptions indicate moderate adjustments to Perdoceo’s projected performance and strategic path without fundamentally redefining its trajectory.

8 May

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) released Q1 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, strategic updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings highlights reveal financial results and outlook that significantly shape PRDO's market performance and investor sentiment.

7 May

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) surpassed Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Surpassing Q1 earnings and revenue estimates signals strong financial performance likely to boost investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation announced first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings announcements directly impact financial performance, stock price, and investor sentiment.

20 Apr

3

Perdoceo Education (PRDO) recent stock price strength could persist due to strong enrollment trends, operational efficiencies, expanding online program offerings, and positive industry tailwinds amid rising demand for flexible education. Operational and enrollment strengths may moderately boost financial performance and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering competitive positioning.

9 Apr

3

Analysts recently highlighted Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO)'s cash flow and growth, prompting a new valuation analysis. Analyst focus on cash flow and growth may moderately boost PRDO's market sentiment and valuation perception.

16 Mar

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) exhibits upward stock momentum, supported by factors indicating the trend's potential sustainability. Upward stock movement with sustainability signals moderately noticeable influence on PRDO's market performance and investor sentiment.

27 Feb

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) shares climbed 5.7% after reporting strong 2025 results and providing new 2026 EPS guidance. Strong 2025 results and new 2026 EPS guidance represent major positive financial updates that could significantly enhance PRDO's market performance and investor sentiment.

23 Feb

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) rating upgraded to Strong Buy by analysts, highlighting strong growth prospects, solid financials, and favorable industry trends. Strong Buy upgrade represents a major positive shift in analyst sentiment likely to drive significant investor interest and stock price appreciation.

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) valuation examined after strong earnings growth and capital returns to shareholders. Earnings growth and capital returns moderately enhance PRDO's financial performance and market sentiment without fundamentally altering its trajectory.

20 Feb

4

Perdoceo Education Corp (PRDO) reported strong enrollment growth in Q4 2025 earnings call highlights. Strong enrollment growth directly boosts revenue potential and enhances PRDO's competitive position in education.

19 Feb

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation's Q4 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, enrollment increases at Colorado Tech and American Sentinel, adjusted EBITDA margins expansion, and optimistic FY2025 guidance amid strategic investments in online programs. Strong Q4 results and positive guidance signal robust financial health and growth trajectory for PRDO.

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. Quarterly and annual earnings reports directly shape investor sentiment and stock trajectory for PRDO.

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) released its Q4 earnings snapshot. Q4 earnings snapshot reveals financial results influencing PRDO's performance and investor sentiment.

3 Feb

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation is gaining attention due to its strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational offerings and improving student outcomes. The company is focusing on expanding its online programs and leveraging technology to meet the evolving needs of learners. Recent financial performance indicates a positive trend, with increased enrollment figures and revenue growth. Analysts suggest that these developments position Perdoceo favorably within the competitive landscape of education providers, making it a stock worth monitoring for potential investors. Strategic initiatives and positive financial trends are likely to significantly impact Perdoceo's future performance and market position.

18 Jan

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO) has delivered impressive returns of 163% to its investors over the past five years, reflecting strong performance and growth in the education sector. The company's strategic initiatives and market positioning have contributed to this significant appreciation in stock value, attracting attention from both current and potential investors. The substantial return on investment indicates a significant positive shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment towards Perdoceo Education.

1 Jan

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is experiencing stock weakness despite strong fundamentals, raising questions about whether this decline is temporary. Analysts are examining the company's financial health and market position, suggesting that underlying strengths may support a rebound. Investors are advised to consider both current performance and future potential as they navigate this volatility. The stock's current weakness may affect investor sentiment, but strong fundamentals suggest limited long-term impact.

16 Dec

4

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is highlighted as a potential investment opportunity due to its strategic initiatives and market positioning. The company is focusing on expanding its online education offerings and enhancing student engagement, which could lead to increased enrollment and revenue growth. Analysts suggest that PRDO's innovative approach and adaptability in the evolving education sector may position it favorably for future success, particularly as demand for online learning continues to rise. Strategic initiatives and market positioning are expected to significantly influence PRDO's future performance and investor sentiment.

13 Dec

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation has experienced a remarkable 126% surge in stock price over the past three years, but has recently faced a pullback. Analysts are assessing the implications of this volatility on the company's future performance and market position. Factors influencing this assessment include changes in the education sector, regulatory challenges, and the company's strategic initiatives aimed at growth and innovation. Recent stock volatility and sector challenges may moderately influence Perdoceo's financial performance and competitive positioning.

11 Dec

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is highlighted among three stocks under $50 that raise concerns due to various factors affecting its market performance. The company faces challenges related to enrollment trends and regulatory scrutiny, which could impact its financial stability and growth prospects. Investors are advised to exercise caution when considering PRDO as part of their portfolios. Enrollment trends and regulatory scrutiny are expected to moderately influence the company's financial performance and market positioning.

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) and Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) are compared in terms of value investment potential. PRDO shows a lower price-to-earnings ratio and a higher dividend yield, indicating it may be undervalued compared to LOPE. However, LOPE has demonstrated stronger revenue growth and profitability metrics. Investors are advised to consider both companies' financial health, growth prospects, and market conditions before making investment decisions. The comparison highlights key financial metrics that could influence investor sentiment and decision-making.

3

Perdoceo Education Corporation is currently being analyzed for potential undervaluation by investors. The company's recent performance, market position, and strategic initiatives are under scrutiny, with analysts debating whether the stock price accurately reflects its growth prospects. Factors such as enrollment trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape are influencing investor sentiment and could impact future performance. Current market conditions and strategic initiatives may moderately influence Perdoceo's financial performance and competitive positioning.

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