Revenue and Earnings Growth
SEI's revenue grew by 5% in the first quarter, and adjusted operating income increased 16%. Operating margin increased to 13.6%, while adjusted earnings per share grew 16% to $1.29, compared to $1.11 for the same period in Q1 2024.
Education Technology Services Performance
The education technology services segment saw strong performance with revenue growing by 45% and operating income increasing 37%. Sofia Learning subscriptions and new Workforce Edge employer partnerships drove this growth.
US Higher Education Enrollment
Total enrollment in U.S. higher education slightly increased, with strong employer-affiliated enrollment rising 7% from the previous year. Corporate partnership enrollment now constitutes 31% of total US higher education enrollment, an increase of 200 basis points from the prior year.
Notable Corporate Partnerships
Workforce Edge added two additional corporate partners, bringing the total to 78, employing about 3.9 million employees. The partnership with Best Buy expanded, allowing employees to earn degrees at no cost.
Capital Allocation Strategy
The company repurchased approximately 390,000 shares for $32 million, with $197 million remaining in share repurchase authorization.