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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptGrand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
LOPE's revenue growth has decelerated to 2.4% in 2026Q3 from 6.7% in 2026Q2, and operating margin fell to 19.3% from 35.1% in 2025Q4, suggesting the expansion phase is maturing and the earnings profile may be shifting structurally rather than transiently.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $1.77+0.6% vs $1.76 | $267M-1.0% vs $270M |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $1.81+8.4% vs $1.67 | $264M+0.8% vs $262M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $2.86+2.9% vs $2.78 | $309M+0.3% vs $308M |
Q1 2026 Feb 18, 2026 | $3.21+0.6% vs $3.19 | $308M+0.0% vs $308M |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.77 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $1.78 per share a year ago.
PHOENIX, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE), ("GCE" or the "Company"), is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 20 university partners. GCE provides a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior services in these areas on a large scale.
Grand Canyon Education NASDAQ: LOPE reported 2.4% revenue growth for the third quarter of 2026, but weaker-than-expected new enrollments at Grand Canyon University's traditional campus prompted the company to lower its revenue outlook and projected operating margin.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $117.69 | $3.12B | 12.09 | 7.07% | 21.85% | 36.47% | — | |
| $52.20 | $1.19B | 114.75 | 3.96% | 0.74% | 0.6% | 4.83% | |
| $26.88 | $1.69B | 9.36 | 24.2% | 21.06% | 17.93% | 2.07% | |
| $19.93 | $1.1B | 32.51 | 14.05% | 3.88% | 10.17% | — | |
| $17.66 | $560.19M | 24.34 | 17.76% | 3.99% | 11.59% | — | |
| $3.74 | $686.73M | -6.46 | 9.04% | -14.36% | -17.56% | — |
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 4, 2026·SEC
Jul 30, 2026·SEC
Jun 25, 2026·SEC
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) reported $1.15B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.11B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1434% more than the $72.1M of fiscal year 2006.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) grew revenue by 5.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) earned $250.9M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 21.9% net margin).
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) had a return on equity (ROE) of 36.5% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) generated $264.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
