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PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation
$31.23$2.0B
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Perdoceo Education Corporation

PRDO
NASDAQ · Education & Training
$31.23
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$1.96B
P/E12.9x
52W High$38.50
Volume823K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Profitability Surge Anchored by Record Cash Accumulation

Perdoceo appears to be executing a successful operational turnaround, with Q2 2026 revenue growth accelerating to 24.2% year-over-year and operating income expanding by 35.5%, suggesting strong positive operating leverage. This growth is being converted into e...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

PRDO price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-29% Peers

P/E is 29% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 48 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 52% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 6

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
PRDO+8.93%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
PRDO-11.23%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
PRDO+94.26%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+71.15%
5-Year Return
PRDO+214.50%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.64%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
12.9x
Forward P/EExpansion
10.6x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
8.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
11.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
12.9x
10.0x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
8.1x
6.6x
80th· High
Price/FCF
9.0x
9.0x
60th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$33.08+5.9%
Base (Fair)$51.33+57.7%
Bull$78.13+150.2%
$33.08 Bear$51.33 Base$78.13 Bull
Current Market Price: $31.23
Trades at a 39.2% discount to Base DCF ($51.33)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$846M+24.2% YoY
Net income
$160M+8.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$217M+38.0% YoY
Operating margin
23.2%-2.4 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)15.3%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)16.6%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
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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 Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 6, 2026
$0.77+2.7%
vs $0.75
$213M+0.4%
vs $213M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.86+2.4%
vs $0.84
$222M+1.5%
vs $218M
Q1 2026
Feb 19, 2026
$0.59+9.3%
vs $0.54
$212M+0.8%
vs $210M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025
$0.65+6.6%
vs $0.61
$212M+0.9%
vs $210M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·Sep 15, 2026
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Invests $736,000 in Perdoceo Education Corporation $PRDO

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new position in shares of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 23,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $736,000. Other institutional investors have

Business Wire·Sep 14, 2026
Perdoceo Education Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire South University

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perdoceo Education Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire South University.

Defense World·Aug 26, 2026
Bank of America Corp DE Decreases Stock Holdings in Perdoceo Education Corporation $PRDO

Bank of America Corp DE trimmed its position in shares of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) by 9.3% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 215,258 shares of the company's stock after selling 22,029 shares during

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 10, 2026
PRDO or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Filtered for Perdoceo Education CorporationMore Headlines
04

Compare before deciding

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

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PRDO logoPRDOPerdoceo Education CorporationCurrent
$31.23$1.96B12.9124.2%18.9%16.55%1.78%
STRA logoSTRAStrategic Education, Inc.
$76.47$1.74B14.113.96%10.46%8.19%—
LAUR logoLAURLaureate Education, Inc.
$36.13$5.06B19.128.64%17.57%28.6%—
GHC logoGHCGraham Holdings Company
$1150.03$4.98B17.302.52%10.69%11.39%—
LOPE logoLOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.
$146.78$3.89B19.047.07%19.63%31.24%—
UTI logoUTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.
$20.41$1.12B18.0614.05%3.88%10.17%—

Compare PRDO vs Peers

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs STRA

Most directly comparable listed peer for PRDO.

Scale Benchmark

vs DUOL

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

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs STRA, LAUR, GHC, LOPE

05

Keep researching

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

PRDO SEC Filings & Documents

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 18, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 21, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 4, 2025·SEC

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PRDO Frequently Asked Questions

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Perdoceo Education Corporation's revenue?

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) reported $858.6M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 939% increase from $82.6M in 1997.

How fast is Perdoceo Education Corporation growing?

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) grew revenue by 24.2% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is PRDO profitable?

Yes, Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is profitable, generating $177.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does PRDO pay dividends?

Yes, Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.78%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is PRDO's return on equity?

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 16.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Perdoceo Education Corporation's free cash flow?

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) generated $218.0M 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 PRDO back in 1997?

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