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PRDO Stock Forecast: Perdoceo Education Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Sept 2026
$32
+0.76% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Perdoceo Education Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — +38.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
93 / 100
Median analyst target
$44
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$213.4M+1.8% y/y
Operating income$59.7M
Net income$48.0M
Free cash flow$73.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.2%
1M
−3.5%
YTD
+9.6%
1Y
−9.9%
From 52W high
−15.7%
From 52W low
+17.9%
$27
$38
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PRDO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 23 Sept 2026
93 / 100

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
Value
91
Volatility
84
Growth
81
Quality
72
Accruals
65
Momentum
62
Revisions
56
Size
36

Issuance (92): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Revisions (56): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Size (36): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

PRDO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PRDO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PRDOHigh $44Median $44Low $44

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $44Median $44High $44

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +38.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$42
27 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
5 Jan 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
5 Nov 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
21 Oct 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
23 Sept 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
1 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchReiteratesOutperform—
22 July 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
6 June 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
2 May 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
24 Apr 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
19 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
7 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
13 Nov 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
20 Sept 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
21 Aug 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
1 Aug 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
16 July 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
2 May 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
15 Apr 2024Barrington ResearchReiteratesOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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. PRDO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

PRDO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, Perdoceo Education Corp. returned −9.9% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PRDO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PRDOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PRDO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Perdoceo Education Corp. (PRDO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.4×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.3×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / book
1.9×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.4×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.8%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
16.9%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Gross margin
76.1%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Operating margin
25.7%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
20.6%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
17.6%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Return on assets
10.0%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.2%

Higher than 47% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Perdoceo Education Corp. (PRDO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $2.0B 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 62.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.4×; forward P/E: 9.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.17%, paying out 22% of earnings.

  • Perdoceo Education Corp. employs 6,000 people — $143K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 24 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PRDO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEducation & Training Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corp.$2.0B
93
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.$1.8B
94
MHMcGraw Hill, Inc.$2.6B
65
COURCoursera, Inc.$1.4B
51
AFYAAfya Ltd.$1.2B
84
LRNStride, Inc.$3.3B
61
UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.$1.1B
17

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News

Latest PRDO news & analysis

Perdoceo Education: USAHS Growth And Cost Discipline Support The Bull Case

Seeking Alpha · 17 Sept 2026positive

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 Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire South University

Business Wire · 14 Sept 2026positive

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.

PRDO or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026neutral

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.

Are Investors Undervaluing Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026neutral

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.

Perdoceo Education Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 7 Aug 2026positive

Perdoceo Education reported higher second-quarter revenue, operating income and earnings as its academic institutions posted enrollment gains excluding Trident University. The company also continued investments in marketing, student support and program development.

Why it matters — The results signal improving financial and enrollment performance at Perdoceo's institutions, which PRDO watchers track as a key indicator of the company's operations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PRDO stock

What is the PRDO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is PRDO stock a buy right now?

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. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PRDO?

As at 23 Sept 2026, Perdoceo Education Corp. ranks 93 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).

Will PRDO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +38.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Perdoceo Education Corp. 93 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PRDO stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has PRDO stock performed over the past year?

Perdoceo Education Corp. returned -9.9% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Perdoceo Education Corp. do?

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.

What is the latest news on PRDO?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 17 Sept 2026): "Perdoceo Education: USAHS Growth And Cost Discipline Support The Bull Case". 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.

Company

About Perdoceo Education Corp.

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