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

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.970-3.120 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.780. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Perdoceo Education also updated its Q1 2026 guidance to 0.830-0.850 EPS.

Perdoceo Education Price Performance

Shares of PRDO stock traded up $1.45 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $32.98. 297,123 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 441,814. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $30.93 and its 200-day moving average is $32.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 4.47 and a quick ratio of 4.45. The stock has a market cap of $2.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.77 and a beta of 0.90. Perdoceo Education has a 52 week low of $23.87 and a 52 week high of $38.02.

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.54 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $211.64 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $209.95 million. Perdoceo Education had a net margin of 19.24% and a return on equity of 17.22%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 20.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.50 EPS. Perdoceo Education has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.830-0.850 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.970-3.120 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Perdoceo Education will post 2.41 EPS for the current year.

Perdoceo Education Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. Perdoceo Education’s payout ratio is 25.64%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $42.00 price target on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Perdoceo Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Perdoceo Education presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $42.00.

Trending Headlines about Perdoceo Education

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $2.97–$3.12 (above street at ~$2.78) and Q1‑2026 guidance to $0.830–$0.850 (well above prior consensus), signaling stronger-than-expected near‑term profitability and giving investors clearer upside to 2026 estimates. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results topped estimates: EPS $0.59 vs. $0.54 expected and revenue $211.6M vs. $210M expected; revenue grew ~20% YoY and margins/ROE remain healthy — a classic catalyst for multiple expansion. Earnings Report
• Positive Sentiment: Company expects up to $263M adjusted operating income in 2026 while citing expanding enrollments and an expanded repurchase program — both support EPS upside and shareholder returns. Seeking Alpha: 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings call highlighted continued enrollment growth and operational execution, reinforcing management’s confident guidance and the growth story that underpins improved margins. Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15/share (annualized yield ~1.8%), a modest return of capital that may attract income‑oriented investors but is not a major capital-allocation shift. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call prepared remarks and transcript are available for deeper read‑through (useful for investors researching enrollment drivers, marketing spend, and margin cadence). Transcript

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Perdoceo Education

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PRDO. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its holdings in Perdoceo Education by 19.2% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 10,663 shares of the company’s stock worth $269,000 after buying an additional 1,717 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its position in shares of Perdoceo Education by 2.2% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 56,278 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,417,000 after acquiring an additional 1,235 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its stake 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 worth $38,964,000 after acquiring an additional 513,599 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its stake in Perdoceo Education by 117.5% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 267,312 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,731,000 after acquiring an additional 144,395 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP grew its holdings in Perdoceo Education by 192.2% during the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 80,212 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,622,000 after purchasing an additional 52,762 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 93.46% of the company’s stock.

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.