LOPE - NASDAQ
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
$148.61
+1.7%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 SnapshotSEC Filings
LOPE - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | June 03, 2026 | June 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 23, 2026 | June 10, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 18, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 18, 2026 | February 18, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 12, 2026 | February 09, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 15, 2025 | December 10, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | November 05, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 05, 2025 | November 05, 2025 | 2025 |
Understanding SEC Filings
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Annual Report
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Quarterly Report
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Current Report
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Proxy Statement
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Registration Statement
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Foreign Annual Report
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Earnings Call
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