Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

LOPEยทNASDAQ

$148.61

+1.7%
Consumer DefensiveEducation & Training Services

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides education services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company's technology services include learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; academic services comprises program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites; and counseling services and support include admission, financial aid, and field experience and other counseling services. It also offers marketing and communication services, such as lead acquisition, digital communications strategy, brand identity, market research, media planning and strategy, video, and business intelligence and data science; and back-office services comprising finance and accounting, human resources, audit, and procurement services. The company, through its subsidiary, Orbis Education Services, LLC, supports healthcare education programs for 27 universities. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$3.94B
EPS7.7600
P/E Ratio19.15
Earnings Date08/05/2026
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that LOPE stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 182.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 162.00 to a high of 215.00.

Lowest Target
162.00
9.01%
Consensus Target
182.33
22.69%
Highest Target
215.00
44.67%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 182.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 162.00 to a high of 215.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+22.7%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

29.1% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.11B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.18B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.18B - 1.18B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+6.6%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
216.17M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
286.13M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
286.00M - 286.25M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+32.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
7.76
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$10.21
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$10.21 - $10.21
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+31.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
303.62M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
345.07M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
344.96M - 345.19M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+13.7%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
343.52M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
385.83M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
385.70M - 385.96M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+12.3%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
276.62M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
299.99M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
299.88M - 300.09M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.4%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $100K worth of LOPE shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

600

99.69K

Net Activity

-100K

-$100K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
HC

Humphrey Chevy

Director

600 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$100K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $100K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.