Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 3.100-3.160 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.110. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Perdoceo Education also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 0.730-0.740 EPS.

Analyst Ratings Changes

PRDO has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Zacks Research cut shares of Perdoceo Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $44.00 price target on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Perdoceo Education presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $44.00.

Perdoceo Education Stock Performance

NASDAQ:PRDO opened at $32.45 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $2.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.43, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 0.71. Perdoceo Education has a 52-week low of $26.66 and a 52-week high of $38.50. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $33.12 and its 200 day simple moving average is $33.73.

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80. The company had revenue of $213.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $212.50 million. Perdoceo Education had a net margin of 19.91% and a return on equity of 18.51%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.67 EPS. Perdoceo Education has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.730-0.740 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.100-3.160 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Perdoceo Education will post 3.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Perdoceo Education news, Director Patrick W. Gross sold 3,647 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.98, for a total transaction of $127,572.06. Following the sale, the director owned 114,970 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,021,650.60. The trade was a 3.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Julia A. Leeman sold 11,315 shares of Perdoceo Education stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.51, for a total value of $401,795.65. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 21,924 shares in the company, valued at approximately $778,521.24. This represents a 34.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 38,270 shares of company stock valued at $1,336,193. 1.46% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Perdoceo Education

Here are the key news stories impacting Perdoceo Education this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Perdoceo reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.80 per share, up from $0.67 a year earlier, while revenue increased 1.8% year over year to approximately $213.4 million, slightly exceeding the $212.5 million consensus estimate. Perdoceo Education Q2 Earnings Report
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.17 per share, supporting the stock’s income appeal and signaling continued confidence in cash generation. Perdoceo Dividend and Earnings Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Full-year 2026 EPS guidance is $3.10-$3.16, broadly in line with the $3.11 analyst consensus. The outlook indicates continued profitability but does not provide a major forecast upgrade. Perdoceo 2026 Earnings Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS guidance of $0.73-$0.74 is centered at the current consensus estimate but begins below the $0.74 forecast, potentially signaling limited near-term earnings momentum. This may be contributing to the stock’s weaker performance despite the quarterly earnings beat versus last year. Perdoceo Education Earnings Results

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Perdoceo Education

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in PRDO. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its holdings in Perdoceo Education by 49.7% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,547,405 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,964,000 after buying an additional 513,599 shares in the last quarter. Cerity Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Perdoceo Education by 874.1% in the 4th quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 325,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,544,000 after buying an additional 291,994 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in Perdoceo Education by 10.6% in the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,905,796 shares of the company’s stock valued at $85,227,000 after acquiring an additional 278,825 shares during the last quarter. Callodine Capital Management LP raised its holdings in shares of Perdoceo Education by 35.8% during the 4th quarter. Callodine Capital Management LP now owns 963,690 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,265,000 after buying an additional 254,108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Two Sigma Investments LP raised its stake in shares of Perdoceo Education by 106.2% during the third quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 459,070 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,289,000 after acquiring an additional 236,397 shares in the last quarter. 93.46% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Perdoceo Education Company Profile

Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) is a for-profit postsecondary education provider offering certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The company operates primarily through two brand platforms—Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University—delivering career-focused education both on campus and online. These programs span fields such as business, information technology, healthcare and criminal justice, targeting working adults seeking to advance or pivot their careers.

With headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, Perdoceo serves students across the United States and internationally through its online offerings.