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LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.
$146.78$3.9B
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

LOPE
NASDAQ · Education & Training
$146.78
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$3.89B
P/E19.0x
52W High$223.04
Volume440.23K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Stable Growth and Fortress Cash Flow Offset Regulatory Risk

Grand Canyon Education exhibits a resilient OPM model with steady 5-10% revenue growth and robust cash generation, evidenced by a 37.1% FCF margin in Q2 2026 and cumulative operating cash flow of $720.1M exceeding net income of $563.6M over ten quarters. The c...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

10/12 Beats

EPS beat 10 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-19% Peers

P/E is 19% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 47 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 53% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 30

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
LOPE-11.25%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
LOPE-30.75%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
LOPE+27.18%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+74.28%
5-Year Return
LOPE+72.20%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+72.39%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
19.0x
Forward P/EExpansion
14.4x
EV/EBITDA20th %ile
11.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
6.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
19.0x
19.4x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
11.6x
13.8x
20th· Low
Price/FCF
16.3x
19.0x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$110.94-24.4%
Base (Fair)$181.20+19.8%
Bull$274.70+87.2%
$110.94 Bear$181.20 Base$274.70 Bull
Current Market Price: $146.78
Trades at a 19.0% discount to Base DCF ($181.20)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.11B+7.1% YoY
Net income
$216M-4.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$239M-5.6% YoY
Operating margin
27.4%+0.8 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)32.4%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)28.2%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
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
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$1.78+0.0%
vs $1.78
$261M-15.2%
vs $308M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Seeking Alpha·1d ago
Grand Canyon Education: Strong Fundamentals Quell AI Fears

Grand Canyon Education is rated BUY after a 28% share price decline, driven by AI disruption fears despite strong fundamentals. LOPE's 2Q26 delivered broad-based enrollment growth, robust operating leverage, and a profitable hybrid segment with higher revenue per student. Hybrid enrollment is the key growth driver, supported by persistent U.S. nursing shortages and expansion to 80 locations targeted.

Defense World·Sep 15, 2026
California State Teachers Retirement System Boosts Stock Holdings in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its position in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) by 13,436.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,479,629 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 4,446,537 shares during the quarter. California

Defense World·Sep 12, 2026
Amundi Buys 10,441 Shares of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

Amundi grew its position in shares of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) by 12.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 94,133 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 10,441 shares during

Defense World·Aug 31, 2026
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Takes $2.26 Million Position in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new stake in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 15,800 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,261,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board owned about 0.06%

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04

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Benchmark LOPE against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
LOPE logoLOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.Current
$146.78$3.89B19.047.07%19.54%28.24%—
STRA logoSTRAStrategic Education, Inc.
$76.47$1.74B14.113.96%10.46%8.19%—
PRDO logoPRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation
$31.23$1.96B12.9124.2%20.63%17.7%—
UTI logoUTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.
$20.41$1.12B18.0614.05%3.88%10.17%—
LINC logoLINCLincoln Educational Services Corporation
$24.22$768.28M37.2617.76%3.99%11.59%—
COUR logoCOURCoursera, Inc.
$5.14$943.79M-16.589.04%-15.39%-17.74%—

Compare LOPE vs Peers

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs STRA

Most directly comparable listed peer for LOPE.

Scale Benchmark

vs GOOG

Larger-name benchmark to compare LOPE against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs STRA, PRDO, UTI, LINC

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

LOPE SEC Filings & Documents

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 25, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 10, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 18, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 19, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 13, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

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LOPE Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s revenue?

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) reported $1.14B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1484% increase from $72.1M in 2006.

How fast is Grand Canyon Education, Inc. growing?

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) grew revenue by 7.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is LOPE profitable?

Yes, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) is profitable, generating $224.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (19.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is LOPE's return on equity?

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 28.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) generated $242.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in LOPE back in 2006?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 20+ years of data

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