Education stocks are companies that provide educational services. For-profit colleges, blended learning programs, and tech companies with educational apps are all examples of the types of businesses you see in this industry.
There's a diverse group of education investment opportunities to choose from. These companies provide a valuable service to students and can also provide long-term value for investors.
Top education stocks
Here are some of the best education stocks to consider adding to your portfolio:
| Name and ticker | Market cap | Dividend yield | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) | $7.2 billion | 0.00% | Diversified Consumer Services |
| McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) | $2.9 billion | 0.00% | Diversified Consumer Services |
| Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) | $5.1 billion | 0.00% | Diversified Consumer Services |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) | $5.5 billion | 0.00% | Diversified Consumer Services |
| Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) | $795.0 million | 0.00% | Diversified Consumer Services |
1. Duolingo
NASDAQ: DUOL
Key Data Points
Duolingo is a familiar name to anyone who has studied a foreign language. While there are many language learning apps available, Duolingo is by far the most popular. It's the leading language app by downloads as of December 2025.
There are over 280 courses teaching more than 40 languages on Duolingo. Teaching through fun, bite-sized modules, Duolingo makes learning easy and enjoyable, which keeps users coming back.
Duolingo reported 50.5 million daily active users in the third quarter of 2025, a 36% year-over-year increase. Paid subscribers increased 34% to 11.5 million, and quarterly revenue was up 41% year over year to $271.7 million.
2. McGraw Hill
NYSE: MH
Key Data Points
McGraw Hill may be most famous for its textbooks and other print content, but it also offers digital educational content, software, and services. It provides products for preK-12, higher education, and professional learning.
Revenue for McGraw Hill declined 2.8% year over year in the second quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, 2025. However, there were some positive signs for those who dug deeper into its earnings report.
Recurring revenue increased 6.5% and digital revenue increased 7.6% year over year. Those numbers indicate that McGraw Hill's recent strategic shift, focusing on digital products and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create personalized learning solutions, is starting to pay off.
3. Laureate Education
NASDAQ: LAUR
Key Data Points
Laureate Education is the largest private education operator in Mexico and Peru. It has over 50 campuses and more than 470,000 enrolled students in undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs. It focuses specifically on business, medicine, and engineering programs, and these high-demand career paths lead to strong student outcomes.
This education company has been delivering steady growth over the years. Over the first three quarters of 2025, new enrollments increased by 7% and total enrollments rose by 6%.
4. Bright Horizons Family Solutions
NYSE: BFAM
Key Data Points
Bright Horizons Family Solutions offers child care and early education services to parents and employers. It operates more than 1,000 child care centers worldwide, with most located in the U.S. Its revenue increased 9% year over year to $2.2 billion over the first nine months of 2025, and net income increased a whopping 54% to $171 million.
Bright Horizons is notable for creating a competitive advantage through its employer-sponsored services. The company partners with employers to provide on-site child care for employees. This service has low costs and high retention rates, and it's a market segment that Bright Horizons is dominating.
5. Lincoln Educational Services
NASDAQ: LINC
Key Data Points
Lincoln Educational Services provides post-secondary career education and training. It's popular among young adults for its hands-on training in career-specific fields. Lincoln Educational offers several types of training programs, including:
- Automotive technology.
- Skilled trades such as welding and HVAC.
- Health sciences.
- Information technology support.
For the first nine months of 2025, Lincoln Education reported $375.4 million in revenue, a 17% increase from the same time period in 2024. Student starts have also been rising -- nine-month student starts were up 12%. With falling university enrollment numbers, Lincoln could be poised for significant growth if more high school graduates opt for career training.
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