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Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)
NASDAQ:LOPE
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LOPE Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$118.48 - $176.77
Previous CloseN/A
Volume41.70K
Average Volume (3M)135.02K
Market Cap
$4.98B
Enterprise Value$3.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$108.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$66.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.3
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2025EPS Estimate
2.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.61
Shares Outstanding29,145,780
10 Day Avg. Volume131,388
30 Day Avg. Volume135,020
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.18
Alpha0.00458
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.89
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-42.40
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.80
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$179.67Price Target Upside5.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
Grand Canyon Education News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Grand Canyon Education Reports Strong Q3 2024 Results
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Enrollment GrowthTotal enrollment in university partners’ programs increased 3.9%, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth.
Regulatory EnvironmentTrump win should improve investor sentiment toward LOPE as regulatory risks likely lowered.
ValuationThe stock is trading at a discount to its Ed Tech peer group, making it more attractive based on current valuations.
Bears Say
Enrollment ChallengesGround campus enrollments are impacted by FAFSA delays, posing a known risk.
Financial ProjectionsRevenue reduction driven by approximately $8.5 million from Ground/FAFSA headwinds and around $4 million reduction from Hybrid contract changes.
Revenue PerformanceRevenue slightly below expectations and online new enrollment growth is slower.
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Ownership Overview
2.12% Insiders
26.57% Mutual Funds
2.58% Other Institutional Investors
44.29% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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LOPE FAQ
What was Grand Canyon Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Grand Canyon Education lowest stock price was $118.48 and its highest was $176.77 in the past 12 months.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s market cap?
Grand Canyon Education’s market cap is $4.98B.
When is Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2025 which is in 21 days.
How were Grand Canyon Education’s earnings last quarter?
Grand Canyon Education released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2024. The company reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.468 by $0.012.
Is Grand Canyon Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Grand Canyon Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Grand Canyon Education pay dividends?
Grand Canyon Education does not currently pay dividends.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s EPS estimate?
Grand Canyon Education’s EPS estimate is 2.94.
How many shares outstanding does Grand Canyon Education have?
Grand Canyon Education has 29,145,780 shares outstanding.
What happened to Grand Canyon Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Grand Canyon Education reported an EPS of $1.48 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.468. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.117%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Grand Canyon Education?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Grand Canyon Education’s share is Bridgewater Associates, LP. It holds Grand Canyon Education’s shares valued at 11M.
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Grand Canyon Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$179.67 (5.69% Upside)
$179.67 (5.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOPE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 131.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $253.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.74%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Grand Canyon Education
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. engages in the provision of education services. It offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs and certificates across colleges. The company was founded by Christopher C. Richardson and Brent D. Richardson in November 2003 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.
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LOPE Earnings Call
Q3 2024
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call revealed solid growth in online and hybrid enrollments, strong financial performance, and successful program expansions. However, it was tempered by slight declines in ground enrollments and unexpected lower service revenues affected by inflation. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment remains optimistic with strategic initiatives showing promise.Read More>---
LOPE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$179.67
▲(5.69% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering LOPE
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1 Year Success Rate
19/25 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+14.85%
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