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Perdoceo Education Corp

Perdoceo Education Corp

PRDO
$31.66USD↓-2.55%-0.83 today

MARKET CAP

2.0B

P/E (TTM)

11.3x

FWD P/E

10.0x

DAY RANGE

$31 – $32

52W RANGE

$27
$39

AI Summary

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PRDO remains in a Stage 4 decline after a decisive support failure on heavy volume, confirming bearish medium-term structure. Short-term price is extended and oversold, suggesting postponing aggressive selling until a rebound into resistance. Medium-term bias stays bearish with no signs of stabilization, while long-term uptrend remains intact. Trimming into rallies near the broken support and EMAs is advised.

  • ↑Q1 net income rose 30.8% YoY to $54M ($0.90/share).
  • ↑Q1 revenue climbed 4.1% to $221.7M on enrollment gains.
  • ↓AIU enrollment fell 2.9%, undermining revenue stability.
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) is a leading provider of career-focused education in the United States, operating through its recognized institutions such as Colorado Technical University (CTU), American Intercontinental University (AIU), and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. The company serves primarily adult learners, aiming to equip them with the practical skills required in a rapidly evolving job market. With an emphasis on enhancing educational outcomes through strategic investments in technology and personalized learning experiences, Perdoceo positions itself favorably within the growing demand for flexible educational solutions.

Bull says

  • ↑Q1 net income rose 30.8% YoY to $54M ($0.90/share).
  • ↑Q1 revenue climbed 4.1% to $221.7M on enrollment gains.
  • ↑CTU enrollments up 1.9%; St. Augustine up 3.1%.
  • ↑Management guides 2026 adj operating income of $254–263M.
  • ↑Repurchased $74.8M shares and maintained dividend commitment.
  • ↑Analysts rate Moderate Buy with $44 target (+37% upside).

Bear says

  • ↓AIU enrollment fell 2.9%, undermining revenue stability.
  • ↓Negative growth and revision scores signal possible stagnation.
  • ↓Negative dividend yield deters income-focused investors.
  • ↓Pressure from Grand Canyon, SNHU, and WGU competitors.
  • ↓Regulatory shifts may curb student financing and enrollments.
  • ↓High short interest indicates bearish investor sentiment.

Earnings Call · Q1 2026 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 05-11-2026bullish

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • net income for the quarter was $54 million, or 85 cents per diluted share, as compared to $43.7 million, or 65 cents per diluted share.
  • Operating income grew by 22% to $63.1 million, while adjusted operating income grew 14.1% to $72.5 million as compared to $63.5 million, resulting in an adjusted EPS of 90 cents per diluted share.
  • First quarter revenue increased 4.1% to $221.7 million from $213 million, primarily supported by organic revenue growth across all our academic institutions.

Bear points

  • As expected, total enrollments at AIU system decreased 2.2%. This decline was expected, and primarily due to lower enrollments at Trident University, a part of AIU system.
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