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Perdoceo Education

25.97 USD
-1.20
4.42%
At close Feb 21, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
26.20
+0.23
0.89%
1 day
-4.42%
5 days
-8.72%
1 month
-6.85%
3 months
-3.17%
6 months
13.90%
Year to date
-0.61%
1 year
52.94%
5 years
42.93%
10 years
390.93%
 

About: Perdoceo Education Corp is an American for-profit education company that focuses on quality postsecondary education online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The company's important segments include the American InterContinental University, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and Colorado Technical University. These universities provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs focusing on business, technology, management, and social services, with the majority of the students enrolled in programs offered fully online. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Colorado Technical University segment.

Employees: 5,690

0
Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

54% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 37 | Existing positions closed: 24

37% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.38B [Q3] → $1.88B (+$505M) [Q4]

10% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 96 | Existing positions reduced: 87

2.91% more ownership

Funds ownership: 94.44% [Q3] → 97.34% (+2.91%) [Q4]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 249 [Q3] → 256 (+7) [Q4]

66% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $138K | Put options by funds: $407K

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$35
35%
upside
Avg. target
$35
35%
upside
High target
$35
35%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Barrington Research
Alexander Paris
74% 1-year accuracy
89 / 121 met price target
35%upside
$35
Outperform
Maintained
19 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about PRDO published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
What Makes Perdoceo Education (PRDO) a New Buy Stock
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
What Makes Perdoceo Education (PRDO) a New Buy Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Perdoceo Education (PRDO) or Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 18, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Nick Nelson - Alpha IR Todd Nelson - President and Chief Executive Officer Ashish Ghia - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good afternoon. My name is John, and I will be your conference operator today.
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
Business Wire
3 days ago
Perdoceo Education Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS.
Perdoceo Education Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Hanna Skandera Joins Perdoceo Education Corporation Board of Directors
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hanna Skandera Joins Perdoceo Education Corporation Board of Directors.
Hanna Skandera Joins Perdoceo Education Corporation Board of Directors
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Perdoceo Education Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call for February 18th
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perdoceo Education Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call for February 18th.
Perdoceo Education Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call for February 18th
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Perdoceo Education Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perdoceo Education Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend.
Perdoceo Education Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Perdoceo Education: A Good Company At A Good Price
Perdoceo Education Corporation operates within the for-profit education space. At current share prices, Perdoceo presents perhaps the strongest investment opportunity in the space. The value here comes from a strong balance sheet, mixed with strong historical execution, all against the backdrop of likely beneficial future industry tailwinds.
Perdoceo Education: A Good Company At A Good Price
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
PRDO or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
PRDO or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should Value Investors Buy Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Should Value Investors Buy Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Stock?
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