Strategic Education, Inc. STRA
At closeNov 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
After hours · Nov 6, 4:00 PM ET
- YTD
- -34.91%
- 1 year
- -30.69%
- Market cap
- 1.16B
- Revenue (ttm)
- 1.29B
- Profit margin
- 10.46%
- EPS (ttm)
- 0.32
- Shares out
- 22.21M
- P/E ratio
- 163.13
- Forward P/E
- 6.18
- Dividend
- 2.40 (3.23%)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 3, 2026
- YTD return
- -34.91%
- 1-year return
- -30.69%
- Volume
- 715.95K
- Avg volume
- 288.98K
- Open
- 54.91
- Previous close
- 58.47
- Day's range
- 51.01 – 56.94
- 52-week range
- 51.01 – 89.73
- Beta
- 0.48
- Price target
- 96.67 (+85.2%)
- Earnings date
- Feb 25, 2027
5D -24.89 (-32.29%)
Key statistics
- Enterprise value
- 1.61B
- PEG ratio
- 0.47
- Price / sales
- 0.90
- Price / book
- 0.72
- Dividend yield
- 3.23%
- Payout ratio
- 40.07%
- Revenue growth
- 4.90%
- Free cash flow
- 154.84M
- Total cash
- 128.75M
- Total debt
- 106.71M
- Return on equity
- 8.15%
- Short % of float
- 10.57%
- 50-day average
- 79.60
- 200-day average
- 80.12
Analyst view
- Target (low)
- 90.00
- Target (mean)
- 96.67
- Target (high)
- 105.00
- Strong buy1
- Buy1
- Hold1
- Sell0
- Strong sell0
Next earnings
Feb 25, 2027
Expected Feb 25, 2027. Consensus EPS estimate 2.08.
Financials — quick view
Earnings
| Report date | Quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS reported | Surprise | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2027 | Dec 30, 2026 | 2.06 | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 1.95 | 1.69 | -0.26 | -13.33% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | 1.80 | 1.76 | -0.04 | -2.22% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | 1.51 | 1.42 | -0.09 | -5.96% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | 1.41 | 1.74 | +0.33 | +23.40% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | 1.30 | 1.63 | +0.33 | +25.38% |
Upgrades / downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | Barrington Research | down | Outperform | Market Perform |
| Nov 6, 2026 | BMO Capital | down | Outperform | Market Perform |
| Oct 5, 2026 | BMO Capital | main | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Truist Securities | main | Hold | Hold |
| Jul 6, 2026 | BMO Capital | main | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 27, 2026 | BMO Capital | main | Outperform | Outperform |
About Strategic Education, Inc.
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- Country
- United States
- Website
- strategiceducation.com
News
Barrington Research Downgrades Strategic Education to Market Perform
What Strategic Education (STRA) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
This Strategic Education Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Friday BMO Capital Downgrades Strategic Education to Market Perform, Lowers Price Target to $66
Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) Reaches New 1-Year Low on Disappointing Earnings
Strategic Education (STRA) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Strategic Education Q3 Adj. EPS $1.69 Misses $1.95 Estimate, Sales $325.100M Miss $326.680M Estimate
Strategic Education, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Strategic Education, Lowers Price Target to $95
Strategic Education Opens Applications For Signal Labs’ Second Cohort, Expanding EdTech Innovation With New Venture Partners
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Insider holders
| Insider | Relation | Latest transaction | Date | Shares held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEASON CHARLOTTE F | Director | Stock Award(Grant) | Apr 21, 2026 | 24,093 |
| BROGLEY RITA D | Director | Stock Award(Grant) | Apr 21, 2026 | 14,110 |
| DARMON TAL | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) | Feb 25, 2026 | 26,641 |
| DINH VIET D | Director | Stock Award(Grant) | Apr 21, 2026 | 24,910 |
| HERRAIZ LIZETTE BENEDI | General Counsel | Sale | Mar 17, 2026 | 55,580 |
| HOKENSON CHRISTA | Officer | Sale | Jun 3, 2026 | 65,195 |
Institution ownership
| Holder | % held | Shares | Value | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. | 17.11% | 3,800,430 | 198.38M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 6.60% | 1,466,491 | 76.55M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6.58% | 1,460,171 | 76.22M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 5.66% | 1,257,266 | 65.63M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.26% | 945,402 | 49.35M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| State Street Corporation | 4.10% | 909,679 | 47.49M | Jun 29, 2026 |
Fund ownership
| Holder | % held | Shares | Value | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Trust-iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 5.89% | 1,306,960 | 68.22M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 2.93% | 650,949 | 33.98M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| iShares Trust-iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 2.61% | 578,860 | 30.22M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund | 2.10% | 466,492 | 24.35M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 1.52% | 338,379 | 17.66M | Jul 30, 2026 |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund, Inc. | 1.39% | 308,741 | 16.12M | Jun 29, 2026 |
