Perdoceo Education Corporation

Perdoceo Education Corporation

PRDOยทNASDAQ

$33.09

+0.70%
Consumer DefensiveEducation & Training Services

Perdoceo Education Corporation provides postsecondary education through online, campus-based, and blended learning programs in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University. It offers academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of business and management, nursing, healthcare management, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, and criminal justice, as well as business studies, information technologies, education, and health sciences. The company also operates intellipath, a personalized learning platform; and a mobile application and two-way messaging platform. As of December 31, 2021, it had a total student enrollment of approximately 40,400 students. The company was formerly known as Career Education Corporation and changed its name to Perdoceo Education Corporation in January 2020. Perdoceo Education Corporation was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$2.07B
EPS2.4700
P/E Ratio13.40
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Perdoceo Education Corporation Street Expectations Map

PRDO ยท NASDAQ

Wall Street analysts project that PRDO stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 44.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 44.00 to a high of 44.00.

Lowest Target
44.00
32.97%
Consensus Target
44.00
32.97%
Highest Target
44.00
32.97%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 44.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 44.00 to a high of 44.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+33.0%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

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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Perdoceo Education Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
846.10M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
875.23M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
875.23M - 875.23M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.4%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

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.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Perdoceo Education Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
159.91M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
173.48M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
173.48M - 173.48M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.5%

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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Perdoceo Education Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
2.47
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.58
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.58 - $2.58
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.5%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

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.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Perdoceo Education Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
223.30M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
208.61M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
208.61M - 208.61M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-6.6%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

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.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Perdoceo Education Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
264.93M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
229.51M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
229.51M - 229.51M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-13.4%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

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.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Perdoceo Education Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
410.92M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
461.08M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
461.08M - 461.08M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+12.2%

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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Perdoceo Education Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $126K and sold $17.73M worth of PRDO shares, resulting in $17.61M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

238.2K

8.53M

Net Activity

-8.5M

-$8.53M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

143.3K

4.28M

Net Activity

-4.3M

-$4.28M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

141.2K

4.92M

Net Activity

-4.9M

-$4.92M

9-12 Months

Bought

21.1K

125.93K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+126K

+$126K

Top Buyers

1
JGL

Jackson Gregory L.

Director, Other: Chairman

21.1K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$126K

Top Sellers

1
NTS

Nelson Todd S

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

375.7K sharesโ€ข11 transactions

$12.52M

2
JGE

Jansen Greg E.

Officer: Svp, General Counsel

30.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$1.15M

3
GAR

Ghia Ashish R

Officer: Cfo

22.2K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$799K

4
CDC

Czeszewski David C.

Officer: Svp, Cio

23.3K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$763K

5
TLT

Thornton Leslie T

Director

21.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$747K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $17.61M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.01:1

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

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$8.53M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

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

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.