Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 7.800-8.000 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 7.840. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.9 billion-$1.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.9 billion.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ATGE has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $170.00 price objective on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a research report on Friday, October 31st. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $158.00 price target on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report on Friday, October 31st. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Adtalem Global Education from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $163.00 price objective on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report on Friday, October 31st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Adtalem Global Education has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $156.50.

Adtalem Global Education Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of ATGE opened at $113.55 on Thursday. Adtalem Global Education has a 52 week low of $86.26 and a 52 week high of $156.26. The company has a quick ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The company has a market capitalization of $4.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.28, a PEG ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 0.68. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $104.10 and its 200-day moving average price is $120.11.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $2.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.24. Adtalem Global Education had a return on equity of 18.74% and a net margin of 13.79%.The company had revenue of $503.39 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $488.72 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.81 earnings per share. Adtalem Global Education’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. Adtalem Global Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Adtalem Global Education will post 6.2 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Adtalem Global Education

In other Adtalem Global Education news, Director Kenneth J. Phelan purchased 508 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 5th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $98.29 per share, for a total transaction of $49,931.32. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 18,783 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,846,181.07. This trade represents a 2.78% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Michael W. Malafronte purchased 1,000 shares of Adtalem Global Education stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 4th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $91.85 per share, with a total value of $91,850.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 100,445 shares in the company, valued at $9,225,873.25. This trade represents a 1.01% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 2.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Adtalem Global Education News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Adtalem Global Education this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 FY2026 results beat consensus: revenue grew ~12.4% to $503.4M and reported EPS topped estimates. Strong revenue growth and margin expansion were cited by management as signs the Growth-with-Purpose strategy is working. Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of 7.80–8.00, signaling management confidence in future profitability; revenue outlook was affirmed near ~$1.9B. That guidance lift is the primary bullish catalyst. Adtalem Global Education Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results; Raises Fiscal Year 2026 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call transcript and slide deck are available for investors seeking detail on enrollment trends, program mix, and margin drivers — useful for modeling but not immediate market-moving by itself. Adtalem Global Education Inc. (ATGE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary and valuation pieces are analyzing ATGE after recent volatility — these provide context on multiples and technicals but don’t change fundamentals. A Look At Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) Valuation After Recent Share Price Volatility
• Negative Sentiment: Cash-flow and liquidity metrics showed weakness in the quarter (reported operating cash flow declined sharply year-over-year and cash balances fell materially), which could constrain flexibility and warrants monitoring. Adtalem Global Education Inc. (ATGE) stock rises on Q2 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider sales were reported in recent months (including larger disposals by a senior executive); while insiders also made purchases, heavy sales can be perceived negatively by some investors. Adtalem Global Education Inc. (ATGE) stock rises on Q2 2026 Earnings

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Employees Retirement System of Texas acquired a new position in Adtalem Global Education during the third quarter worth $48,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. purchased a new position in Adtalem Global Education in the 3rd quarter valued at about $76,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its holdings in Adtalem Global Education by 598.6% in the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 503 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after buying an additional 431 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Adtalem Global Education by 231.3% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,057 shares of the company’s stock worth $134,000 after buying an additional 738 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vestcor Inc purchased a new stake in Adtalem Global Education during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $139,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

Adtalem Global Education Company Profile

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) is a leading provider of postsecondary education and professional development solutions. Through a network of brands and institutions, the company delivers degree programs and continuing education in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business, technology and the sciences. Adtalem’s offerings span campus-based and online formats, catering to diverse learner needs and career stages.

The company’s portfolio includes Chamberlain University, which specializes in nursing and healthcare; Carrington College, offering career-focused programs in allied health, business and trades; Walden University, a fully online institution for graduate and undergraduate degrees; and a suite of medical and veterinary schools, including Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, both located in the Caribbean.