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STRAStrategic Education, Inc.
$78.24$1.8B
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Strategic Education, Inc.

STRA
NASDAQ · Education & Training
$78.24
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$1.78B
P/E14.4x
52W High$89.73
Volume243.84K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Margin Expansion Offsets Stagnant Revenue Growth

Strategic Education's investment case hinges on its ability to convert flat revenue into expanding profitability, evidenced by a 63% EPS increase from $1.05 in 2024Q4 to $1.71 in 2026Q2 despite only 8% revenue growth. The company's disciplined SG&A management ...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationAttractive
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

9/12 Beats

EPS beat 9 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-31% Peers

P/E is 31% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 54 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 54)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 29

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
STRA+1.86%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
STRA-3.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
STRA+12.64%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+80.48%
5-Year Return
STRA+26.48%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+72.97%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
14.4x
Forward P/EExpansion
10.9x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
7.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
8.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
14.4x
25.4x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
7.1x
11.2x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
11.6x
17.5x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$74.53-4.7%
Base (Fair)$118.27+48.1%
Bull$182.98+133.9%
$74.53 Bear$118.27 Base$182.98 Bull
Current Market Price: $78.24
Trades at a 33.8% discount to Base DCF ($118.27)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.27B+4.0% YoY
Net income
$127M+12.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$154M+19.6% YoY
Operating margin
15.5%+2.7 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)9%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)7.7%
Piotroski Score8 / 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 Rate9/12 (75%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 29, 2026
$1.76-2.2%
vs $1.80
$330M+0.8%
vs $328M
Q2 2026
Apr 23, 2026
$1.42-6.0%
vs $1.51
$306M-1.2%
vs $310M
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026
$1.74+23.4%
vs $1.41
$323M+0.3%
vs $322M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$1.63+25.4%
vs $1.30
$320M-0.7%
vs $322M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Sep 8, 2026
Here's Why Strategic Education (STRA) is a Strong Momentum Stock

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Defense World·Sep 8, 2026
Corient Private Wealth LP Purchases New Position in Strategic Education Inc. $STRA

Corient Private Wealth LP acquired a new position in shares of Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 6,406 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $491,000. A number of other

Defense World·Aug 30, 2026
Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Makes New $1.68 Million Investment in Strategic Education Inc. $STRA

Connor Clark and Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 21,922 shares of the health services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,680,000. Connor Clark and

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 28, 2026
Why Is Strategic Education (STRA) Up 0.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

Strategic Education (STRA) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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04

Compare before deciding

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

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
STRA logoSTRAStrategic Education, Inc.Current
$78.24$1.78B14.443.96%9.98%7.65%3.22%
PRDO logoPRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation
$31.44$1.97B12.9924.2%20.63%17.7%—
LAUR logoLAURLaureate Education, Inc.
$36.72$5.14B19.438.64%17.57%28.6%—
GHC logoGHCGraham Holdings Company
$1147.27$4.97B17.262.52%10.69%11.39%—
ATGE logoATGEAdtalem Global Education Inc.
$128.22$4.44B21.1212.85%13.41%18.37%—
LOPE logoLOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.
$150.64$3.99B19.547.07%19.63%31.24%—

Compare STRA vs Peers

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs PRDO

Most directly comparable listed peer for STRA.

Scale Benchmark

vs GOOGL

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

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs PRDO, LAUR, GHC, ATGE

05

Keep researching

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

STRA SEC Filings & Documents

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 23, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

5
FY 2026

Feb 27, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 29, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 29, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 23, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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STRA Frequently Asked Questions

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

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

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) reported $1.29B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 2759% increase from $45.0M in 1996.

How fast is Strategic Education, Inc. growing?

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) grew revenue by 4.0% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is STRA profitable?

Yes, Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) is profitable, generating $134.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (10.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does STRA pay dividends?

Yes, Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.22%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is STRA's return on equity?

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 7.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

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

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) generated $181.4M 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 STRA back in 1996?

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