PRDOConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Perdoceo Education Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — +46.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Perdoceo Education Corp. 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
Issuance (92): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Momentum (61): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (36): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PRDO, 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 +46.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
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| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $42 |
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| 5 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 22 July 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 June 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 May 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Sept 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 July 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 Apr 2024 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Perdoceo Education Corp. returned −1.4% against +14.8% 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.
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Higher than 81% 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.
Perdoceo Education Corp. has a market value of $1.9B and an enterprise value of $1.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $858.6M. The latest quarter grew 1.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $177.1M, a 20.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.74.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $218.0M.
Perdoceo Education Corp. spent $89.7M on share buybacks and $38.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.9×; forward P/E: 9.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.27%, paying out 22% of earnings.
Perdoceo Education Corp. employs 6,000 people — $143K of revenue per employee.
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Perdoceo Education Corporation said it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 5, 2026, and host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss the results and its 2026 outlook.
Why it matters — PRDO watchers can note the scheduled date and time for the company’s results and related outlook discussion.
Seeking Alpha rates Perdoceo Education a buy with a $41 price target, citing confidence in its 2026 earnings guidance and profit growth driven by USAHS, whose enrollment growth and profitability are seen as sustainable. AIUS's gains rely on cost cuts and revenue recovery, while CTU faces slowing growth and legal risks, though strong liquidity supports expansion and mitigates near-term concerns.
Why it matters — PRDO watchers would care because the analysis highlights USAHS-driven growth and cost discipline as core to the company's earnings outlook while flagging revenue and legal risks at other segments.
Perdoceo Education Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire South University. The announcement was made via Business Wire from Schaumburg, Illinois.
Why it matters — The acquisition of South University could expand Perdoceo's educational portfolio and market footprint, which is significant for investors tracking the company's growth strategy.
Zacks examined Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) to determine which of the two Schools stocks is the better option for investors seeking undervalued companies.
Why it matters — The article evaluates PRDO alongside a peer as a potentially undervalued stock, directly relevant to investors tracking the company's value positioning.
Zacks Investment Research published a piece questioning whether investors are undervaluing Perdoceo Education (PRDO). The article explains that Zacks uses its Rank system, which focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also monitoring value, growth, and momentum trends to identify strong stocks.
Why it matters — A PRDO watcher would care because Zacks' assessment of valuation and earnings-estimate trends could influence how investors perceive the stock's prospects.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Perdoceo Education Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $44, with estimates ranging from $44 to $44. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering Perdoceo Education Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Perdoceo Education Corp. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Perdoceo Education Corp. ranks 94 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 Issuance (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +46.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Perdoceo Education Corp. 94 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Perdoceo Education Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PRDO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $44 to $44 over the next 12 months.
Perdoceo Education Corp. returned -1.4% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Perdoceo Education Corporation is a postsecondary education company that provides online, campus-based, and blended learning programs in the United States. The company serves a diverse student population through its core academic brands, including Colorado Technical University, the American InterContinental University System, and the University of St.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 22 Oct 2026): "Perdoceo Education Corporation Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call for November 5th". Perdoceo Education Corporation said it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 5, 2026, and host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss the results and its 2026 outlook.
Perdoceo Education Corporation is a postsecondary education company that provides online, campus-based, and blended learning programs in the United States. The company serves a diverse student population through its core academic brands, including Colorado Technical University, the American InterContinental University System, and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Its offerings include degree, certificate, and professional development programs across career-oriented fields such as business, technology, healthcare, education, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. Perdoceo Education also supports adult learners and working professionals with flexible delivery formats and digital learning tools, including online platforms, mobile applications, and messaging services. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, Perdoceo Education Corporation focuses on educational services designed to support academic advancement and workforce-relevant skills.
CEO Mr. Todd S. Nelson · 6,000 employees · United States · https://www.perdoceoed.com
