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Perdoceo Education(NASDAQ) PRDO

Market Cap$2.06BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1998)+1,357%
5 Year+191%
1 Year+20%
1 Month-4%
$32.94
+0.05%
+0.02Today
Perdoceo Education last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 32.922026-08-04
Perdoceo Education stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.24%USD 32.842026-07-28
1 month-4.39%USD 34.432026-07-02
3 month-3.04%USD 33.952026-05-06
Year to date+13.27%USD 29.062025-12-31
1 year+19.5%USD 27.552025-08-04
3 year+120.08%USD 14.962023-08-04
5 year+190.94%USD 11.312021-08-05
Since inception+1,356.98%USD 2.261998-01-29

Perdoceo Education Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.06BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$854.84M

Net Income (TTM)

$170.18M

EPS (TTM)

$2.61

P/E Ratio

12.59

Dividend

$0.60

Beta (Volatility)

0.54 (Low)

Price

$32.94

Volume

150,806.911

Open

$33.31

Previous Close

$32.92

Daily Range

$32.81 - $33.50

52-Week Range

$26.66 - $38.50

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

PRDO News

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Perdoceo Education CEO Sells $1.8 Million Worth of Shares Among Active Insider Sales

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About Perdoceo Education

Perdoceo helps adults earn degrees through flexible college programs. It runs online and campus schools for healthcare and technology. These programs help students gain skills for modern jobs.

Degrees for the Modern Workforce

  • Colorado Technical University: Academic programs in business, engineering, and nursing; represents 54.5% of revenue for Q1 2026.
  • American InterContinental University: Career-focused degrees in education, criminal justice, and technology; accounts for 26.1% of revenue for Q1 2026.
  • University of St. Augustine: Graduate-level health science training for physical and occupational therapists; makes up 19.4% of revenue for Q1 2026.

Investing in the Future

  • Approved a new $100 million stock repurchase program in January 2026.
  • Completed construction on a new St. Augustine campus in early 2025 through a sale-leaseback arrangement.
  • Integrated Hippo Education into the portfolio to expand medical education offerings.
  • Entered a 12-year lease for a new campus facility in early 2026 to support student demand.

How Perdoceo Teaches Differently

The company uses a personalized learning platform called intellipath to adapt coursework to each student's specific knowledge level. It also maintains partnerships that allow employees at partner firms to earn degrees while working.

The Latest Financial Totals

  • Total revenue for Q1 2026 reached $221.7 million, up 4.1% from Q1 2025.
  • Operating income was $63.1 million in Q1 2026, up 22% from Q1 2025.
  • Net income hit $54 million in Q1 2026, up 23.5% from the previous year.
  • Total student enrollment reached 48,740 as of March 31, 2026, up 1.1% year-over-year.

The Final Grade

Perdoceo has evolved into a specialized higher education provider focused on high-demand healthcare and technology fields. Its strategy centers on aligning academic programs with current employer needs and student career goals.

AI Generated • May 26, 2026

Industry

Diversified Consumer Services

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

6,000

CEO

Todd S. Nelson, MBA

Website

www.perdoceoed.com

Headquarters

Schaumburg, IL 60173, US

PRDO Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

71.10%

Operating Margin

24.26%

Net Income Margin

19.91%

Return on Equity

17.21%

Return on Capital

18.19%

Return on Assets

13.20%

Earnings Yield

7.94%

Dividend Yield

1.82%

Payout Ratio

22.29%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.06BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

62.70M

Volume

150.81K

Avg. Volume

709.50K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$607.80M

Operating Income

$207.40M

EBITDA

$272.35M

Operating Cash Flow

$229.50M

Capital Expenditure

-$8.58M

Free Cash Flow

$220.92M

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.36B

Total Debt

$60.15M

Perdoceo Education Performance Analysis

Perdoceo Education annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 695,208,0000.3%
20232023-12-31USD 710,004,0002.1%
20242024-12-31USD 681,263,000-4.0%
20252025-12-31USD 846,096,00024.2%
Perdoceo Education sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-1.6%
Q32025-09-301.1%
Q42025-12-31-0.1%
Q12026-03-314.8%
Perdoceo Education annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.39-10.2%
20232023-12-31USD 2.1856.7%
20242024-12-31USD 2.190.8%
20252025-12-31USD 2.4210.1%
Perdoceo Education sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-4.6%
Q32025-09-30-3.2%
Q42025-12-31-10.0%
Q12026-03-3157.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$221.74M

+4.1%

Gross Profit

$165.33M

+0.5%

Gross Margin

74.56%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.06BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$344.03K

N/A

Employees

6,000

N/A

Net Income

$53.95M

+23.5%

EBITDA

$79.00M

+18.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.36B

+130.1%

Total Debt

$60.15M

-52.9%

Accounts Receivable

$39.59M

-28.9%

Inventory

$3.28M

+0.8%

Long Term Debt

$46.15M

-60.6%

Short Term Debt

$14.01M

+35.0%

Return on Assets

13.20%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

18.30%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$67.65M

+6.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$69.39M

+6.5%

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Questions About PRDO

What is the current price of Perdoceo Education?

Perdoceo Education is trading at $32.83 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Perdoceo Education?

Over the past 52 weeks, Perdoceo Education has traded between $26.66 and $38.50.

How much debt does Perdoceo Education have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Perdoceo Education reported total debt of $60.15M.

How much cash does Perdoceo Education have on hand?

Perdoceo Education reported $165.12M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Perdoceo Education’s dividend yield?

Perdoceo Education currently has a dividend yield of 1.82%.

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