LRNConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Stride, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $108 — +32.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Stride, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (89): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (10): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LRN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $125 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Oct 2025 | BMO Capital | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Aug 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 July 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Apr 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LRN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Stride, Inc. returned −43.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
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Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
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Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Stride, Inc. has a market value of $3.3B and an enterprise value of $2.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.5B. The latest quarter shrank 2.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $338.2M, a 13.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.20.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $355.0M, after $78.3M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 11.2×; forward P/E: 8.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.98%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Stride, Inc. employs 9,200 people — $274K of revenue per employee.
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Stride announced that it will discuss its first-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results on a conference call scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Why it matters — The call provides LRN watchers a scheduled opportunity to hear the company discuss its quarterly financial results.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted recent market moves involving Microsoft, Bloom Energy, and Amgen, noting strong gains across its Focus List, recommendation, and dividend portfolios. The article promotes Zacks' analytical approach to beating the markets.
Why it matters — This item does not mention Stride (LRN) and focuses on unrelated companies, so it carries no direct implications for LRN investors.
LRN Corporation announced the launch of Catalyst Voice, an AI-enabled employee reporting and case management solution designed to help organizations build strong speak-up cultures and identify workplace risks before they escalate. The solution differs from traditional hotline-based systems, which employees often perceive as intimidating or difficult to use.
Why it matters — The product launch demonstrates LRN's continued expansion of its ethics and compliance technology offerings, positioning the company to address evolving workplace reporting needs.
LRN Corporation announced the launch of Catalyst Policy, a compliance policy management solution natively integrated into its Catalyst platform. The solution is designed to simplify and automate policy creation, management, communication, and adoption across geographies, languages, and regulatory requirements as AI reshapes governance, risk, and compliance needs.
Why it matters — This product launch expands LRN's compliance solution offerings within its Catalyst platform, potentially strengthening its position as AI-driven governance and compliance demand grows.
LRN Corporation launched Catalyst Policy, a compliance policy management solution integrated into its Catalyst platform that automates policy creation, management, communication, and adoption across geographies, languages, and regulatory requirements.
Why it matters — The new product expands LRN's integrated compliance platform with a policy governance tool designed to help organizations manage AI-driven regulatory changes, potentially strengthening LRN's competitive position in the ethics and compliance market.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Stride, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $108, with estimates ranging from $90 to $125. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Stride, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Stride, Inc. 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Stride, Inc. ranks 62 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +32.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Stride, Inc. 62 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Stride, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LRN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $90 to $125 over the next 12 months.
Stride, Inc. returned -43.8% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Stride Inc. is a technology-based education company that provides online learning solutions for students, schools, districts, employers, government agencies, and consumers.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 7 Oct 2026): "Stride Announces Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings Call". Stride announced that it will discuss its first-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results on a conference call scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Stride Inc. is a technology-based education company that provides online learning solutions for students, schools, districts, employers, government agencies, and consumers. Its platform delivers proprietary and third-party curriculum, software systems, instructional support, and educational services designed to help manage enrollment, track student progress, and personalize learning. The company serves the K-12 market through virtual and blended school programs, district partnerships, and supplemental learning offerings, while also operating career learning and adult education services. These include job-focused training, professional skills development, and certification-oriented programs in areas such as healthcare, technology, and business. Stride Inc. plays a significant role in digital education by connecting general academic instruction with career preparation across primary, secondary, and postsecondary learning segments.
CEO Mr. Robert E. Knowling Jr. · 9,200 employees · United States · https://stridelearning.com
