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Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)
NASDAQ:LOPE
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Stock Price & Analysis
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LOPE Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$99.65 - $156.56
Previous Close$145
Volume167.85K
Average Volume (3M)174.03K
Market Cap
$4.31B
Enterprise Value$4.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$244.51M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$99.28M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.3
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Aug 01, 2024EPS Estimate
$1.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.16
Shares Outstanding29,738,382
10 Day Avg. Volume254,615
30 Day Avg. Volume174,025
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.11
Alpha0.00027
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)11.05
Price to Sales (P/S)15.49
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)9.20
P/FCF Ratio10.10
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.34
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$163.33Price Target Upside12.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
Grand Canyon Education News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings GrowthThe company's first quarter performance, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, coupled with raised guidance for 2024, indicate a solid financial trajectory.
Enrollment TrendsConsistent enrollment growth, particularly in online and hybrid programs, along with positive management expectations for future enrollments, position the company well in the education sector.
Financial PerformanceAnalyst's recommendation highlights strong fundamentals and good leading indicators, suggesting a purchase of the stock.
Bears Say
Cost IncreasesIncreased costs in travel, technology, and academic services, along with new hybrid location costs, are anticipated to weigh on profit margins.
Enrollment UncertaintyGround campus outlook is more unclear due to FAFSA delays, which may impact prospective students and future growth.
Strategic ChangesAnnounced discontinuing two partnerships and closing a third site, which management attributes ongoing enrollment challenges at these sites to.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
LOPE FAQ
What was Grand Canyon Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Grand Canyon Education lowest stock price was $99.65 and its highest was $156.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Grand Canyon Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 01, 2024 which is in 75 days.
How were Grand Canyon Education’s earnings last quarter?
Grand Canyon Education released its earnings results on May 07, 2024. The company reported $2.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.224 by $0.126.
Is Grand Canyon Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Grand Canyon Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Grand Canyon Education pay dividends?
Grand Canyon Education does not currently pay dividends.
What is Grand Canyon Education’s EPS estimate?
Grand Canyon Education’s EPS estimate is $1.1.
How many shares outstanding does Grand Canyon Education have?
Grand Canyon Education has 29,738,382 shares outstanding.
What happened to Grand Canyon Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Grand Canyon Education reported an EPS of $2.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.224. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.222%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Grand Canyon Education?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Grand Canyon Education’s share is Bridgewater Associates, LP. It holds Grand Canyon Education’s shares valued at 17M.
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Grand Canyon Education Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$163.33 (12.74% Upside)
$163.33 (12.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LOPE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 33.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $559.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
32.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Grand Canyon Education
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. engages in the provision of education services. It offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs and certificates across colleges. The company was founded by Christopher C. Richardson and Brent D. Richardson in November 2003 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.
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LOPE Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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LOPE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$163.33
▲(12.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering LOPE
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
24/33 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+12.03%
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