Strategic Education Inc (STRA)

Currency in USD
75.96
+2.43(+3.30%)
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75.39-0.57(-0.75%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
73.5376.76
52 wk Range
69.7093.45
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
75.96
Open
73.53
Day's Range
73.53-76.76
52 wk Range
69.7-93.45
Volume
448.34K
Average Volume (3m)
309.69K
1-Year Change
-5.2885%
Book Value / Share
73.07
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
87.00
Upside
+14.53%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Strategic Education Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Neutral

Strategic Education, Inc. provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services. It operates Strayer University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, education, health services, information technology, and public administration at physical campuses located in the eastern United States, as well as through online; non-degree web and mobile application development courses through Hackbright Academy and Devmountain; and MBA online through its Jack Welch Management Institute. In addition, the company operates Capella University, an online accredited institution of higher education; Torrens University, which offers undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research, and specialized degree courses in business, design and creative technology, health, hospitality, and education fields through online and on physical campuses located in Australia; Think Education, a vocational training organization and higher education provider; and Media Design School, which provides industry-endorsed courses in 3D animation and visual effects, game art and programming, graphic and motion design, digital media, artificial intelligence, and creative advertising. It offers Workforce Edge, an administration platform that enables employers to manage and streamline their education benefits programs; and Sophia Learning, which offers low-cost online general education-level courses. Strategic Education, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

Strategic Education Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS met expectations at $1.41, but revenue missed at $305.9M vs. $313.8M forecast, triggering 9.33% pre-market stock decline.
  • Education Technology Services drove growth with 21% revenue increase; operating income rose 3% with margins expanding to 14.3%.
  • Company repurchased 493,000 shares for $40M in Q1, demonstrating management confidence despite enrollment-driven revenue headwinds.
  • Management expects Q1 to mark revenue growth low point for 2026, with improvement anticipated through cost discipline and strategic initiatives.
  • Stock fell to $71.15 from $83.61 close, near 52-week low of $72.17, as investors reacted to revenue miss and enrollment concerns.
Last Updated: 23/04/2026, 16:12
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Metrics to compare
STRA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
13.1x12.9x10.8x
PEG Ratio
0.620.350.02
Price/Book
1.0x2.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x1.1x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.8%28.2%27.9%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock35.6%10.8%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 87.00
(+14.53% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Buy86.00+13.22%95.00Maintain27/04/2026
Truist Securities
Hold80.00+5.32%85.00Maintain27/04/2026
Truist Securities
Hold80.00+5.32%85.00Maintain24/04/2026
BMO Capital
Buy86.00+13.22%95.00Maintain24/04/2026
Truist Securities
Hold85.00+11.90%95.00Downgrade24/03/2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.65%
Dividend Yield
3.32%
Industry Median 2.43%
Annualised payout
2.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
23/04/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.41 / 1.41
Revenue / Forecast
305.9M / 313.8M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) Share Price Today?

The Strategic Education stock price today is 75.96 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Strategic Education (STRA) Trade On?

Strategic Education is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Strategic Education?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Strategic Education is "STRA."

Does Strategic Education Pay Dividends? What’s The Current STRA Dividend Yield?

Yes, STRA Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Strategic Education dividend yield is 3.32%.

What Is the Current Strategic Education Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) market cap is 1.70B USD.

What Is Strategic Education's (STRA) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Strategic Education EPS is currently 5.65 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Strategic Education Earnings Date?

Strategic Education's next earnings report will be released on 29/07/2026.

Is STRA a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Strategic Education moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for STRA stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Strategic Education Stock Split?

Strategic Education has split 1 times. (See the STRA stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Strategic Education Have?

Strategic Education has 4909 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA)?

As of 28/04/2026, Strategic Education (STRA) is trading at a share price of 75.96 USD, with a previous close of 75.96 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 73.53 USD to 76.76 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 69.70 USD to 93.45 USD.

What Is Strategic Education (STRA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Strategic Education is 87.00 USD, with a high estimate of 95 USD and a low estimate of 80 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +14.53% Upside potential.

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