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DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
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American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
$12.61
+1.1%
$12.58
$3.76
$16.39
$221.43M1.29164,015 shs154,661 shs
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
$1.90
+1.1%
$1.99
$0.81
$3.23
$56.49M0.5312,061 shs18,134 shs
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
$1.72
$1.96
$1.68
$4.00
$91.40M0.3920,762 shs12,302 shs
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
$17.33
+2.0%
$17.51
$11.50
$19.62
$1.14B0.96497,571 shs756,818 shs
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
$3.74
-0.3%
$3.92
$3.10
$4.55
$309.11M0.1659,022 shs16,109 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
-0.40%-3.33%-2.27%+3.23%+106.12%
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
-3.09%+3.24%-11.32%+25.33%-18.26%
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
0.00%-6.05%-7.41%-39.66%-46.81%
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
+0.92%-2.97%-2.02%-3.25%+29.50%
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
0.00%-2.34%-2.60%-8.76%-2.60%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
4.5142 of 5 stars
2.33.00.04.64.02.52.5
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
4.4099 of 5 stars
3.52.02.50.02.52.53.8
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
3.2013 of 5 stars
3.53.00.00.03.30.02.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
2.67
Moderate Buy$15.6724.24% Upside
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
N/AN/AN/AN/A
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
3.00
Buy$23.0032.72% Upside
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
3.00
Buy$6.0060.43% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest BEDU, IH, VSTA, APEI, and PRDO Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/15/2024
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
Barrington Research
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$23.00
3/22/2024
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
Barrington Research
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$15.00 ➝ $17.00
3/6/2024
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$6.00 ➝ $15.00
3/6/2024
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
Barrington Research
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$8.00 ➝ $15.00
3/6/2024
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
B. Riley
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$12.00 ➝ $15.00
2/9/2024
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
Barrington Research
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$23.00
2/8/2024
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
Barrington Research
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$8.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
$600.54M0.37$5.78 per share2.18$14.19 per share0.89
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
$292.60M0.19N/AN/A$7.28 per share0.26
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
$143.40M0.64$0.32 per share5.32$2.54 per share0.68
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
$710M1.60$2.49 per share6.95$12.81 per share1.35
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
$297.70M1.04$0.49 per share7.56$10.96 per share0.34

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
-$47.29M-$2.94N/A11.571.34-7.87%3.26%1.48%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
-$54.44MN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/A4/19/2024 (Confirmed)
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
$25.48M$0.473.66N/A17.78%20.27%13.15%6/19/2024 (Estimated)
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
$147.65M$2.187.957.530.5320.80%17.63%14.18%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
-$16.78M-$0.18N/A10.69N/A-5.64%0.51%0.31%5/9/2024 (Estimated)

Latest BEDU, IH, VSTA, APEI, and PRDO Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/1/2024N/A
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
$0.53N/A-$0.53N/AN/AN/A  
4/19/2024N/A
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
3/5/2024Q4 2023
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
$0.14$0.64+$0.50$0.64$150.54 million$152.80 million
2/29/2024Q4 2023
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
N/A$0.09+$0.09$0.09N/A$35.28 million
2/21/2024Q4 2023
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
$0.23$0.27+$0.04$0.28$146.20 million$147.30 million    
2/5/2024Q1 2024
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
N/A$0.28+$0.28$0.32N/A$80.26 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
$0.442.54%N/A20.18%N/A
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest BEDU, IH, VSTA, APEI, and PRDO Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/29/2024
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
--$0.103/27/20243/28/20245/15/2024
2/2/2024
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
Quarterly$0.112.53%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
0.38
2.94
2.94
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
N/A
0.66
0.66
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
N/A
2.82
2.78
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
N/A
5.90
5.85
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
0.06
1.01
0.80

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
79.62%
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
26.05%
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
4.92%
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
93.46%
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
15.80%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
American Public Education, Inc. stock logo
APEI
American Public Education
6,03717.56 million15.56 millionOptionable
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited stock logo
BEDU
Bright Scholar Education
3,94629.73 million4.52 millionNot Optionable
iHuman Inc. stock logo
IH
iHuman
77053.14 million19.34 millionNot Optionable
Perdoceo Education Co. stock logo
PRDO
Perdoceo Education
4,35065.60 million63.81 millionOptionable
Vasta Platform Limited stock logo
VSTA
Vasta Platform
1,92682.65 million81.00 millionNot Optionable

BEDU, IH, VSTA, APEI, and PRDO Headlines

SourceHeadline
Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Short Interest Up 25.8% in MarchVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Short Interest Up 25.8% in March
americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 3:22 AM
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investing.com - April 6 at 1:43 PM
Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital AroundVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 12:11 PM
The 11 Very Best Platform BedsThe 11 Very Best Platform Beds
nymag.com - March 24 at 4:56 PM
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seekingalpha.com - March 22 at 3:04 PM
Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 9:59 AM
Vasta Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 ResultsVasta Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 6:58 PM
Vasta Platform Ltd. Cl AVasta Platform Ltd. Cl A
wsj.com - March 15 at 11:37 PM
Best ecommerce platforms of 2024: Great picks for businesses of all sizesBest ecommerce platforms of 2024: Great picks for businesses of all sizes
techradar.com - March 13 at 12:21 PM
Vasta Platform Limited to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results on March 20, 2024Vasta Platform Limited to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results on March 20, 2024
businesswire.com - March 6 at 1:34 PM
Vasta Platform Stock (NASDAQ:VSTA) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesVasta Platform Stock (NASDAQ:VSTA) Dividends: History, Yield and Dates
benzinga.com - February 24 at 3:36 AM
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Vasta Platform Stock (NASDAQ:VSTA), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsVasta Platform Stock (NASDAQ:VSTA), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, Predictions
benzinga.com - November 29 at 8:34 AM
Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
finance.yahoo.com - November 13 at 1:04 PM
Vasta Platform reports Q3 resultsVasta Platform reports Q3 results
msn.com - November 9 at 4:04 PM
Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue EstimatesVasta Platform Limited (VSTA) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
msn.com - November 9 at 1:09 AM
Vasta Platform Third Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsVasta Platform Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - November 8 at 8:08 PM
Earnings Preview For Vasta PlatformEarnings Preview For Vasta Platform
benzinga.com - November 7 at 5:35 PM
Vasta Platform Limited to Report Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on November 8, 2023Vasta Platform Limited to Report Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on November 8, 2023
finance.yahoo.com - October 27 at 5:39 PM
Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return TrendsVasta Platform (NASDAQ:VSTA) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends
finance.yahoo.com - October 21 at 3:17 PM
Understanding Digital Platform CostsUnderstanding Digital Platform Costs
forbes.com - September 17 at 8:35 AM
JP Morgan Upgrades Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA)JP Morgan Upgrades Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA)
nasdaq.com - September 1 at 10:26 AM
Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
finance.yahoo.com - August 15 at 10:11 AM
Vasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target PriceVasta Platform Limited (NASDAQ:VSTA) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price
finance.yahoo.com - August 12 at 4:30 PM

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Company Descriptions

American Public Education logo

American Public Education

NASDAQ:APEI
American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 184 degree programs and 134 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, homeland security, business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning opportunities in leadership, finance, human resources, and other fields of study critical to the federal government workforce. It also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, pre-licensure nursing programs, diploma in practical nursing, and an associate degree in nursing. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Bright Scholar Education logo

Bright Scholar Education

NYSE:BEDU
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited, an education service provider, operates and provides K-12 schools and complementary education services in China, Hong Kong, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company operates in three segments: Overseas Schools; Complementary Education Services; and Domestic Kindergartens and K-12 Operation Services. It also offers a range of complementary education services, including camps and after-school programs, and international education consulting services, as well as career counselling and international contest training services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Foshan, China.
iHuman logo

iHuman

NYSE:IH
iHuman Inc. provides intellectual development products to individual users, kindergartens, and distributors in the People's Republic of China. The company offers interactive and self-directed learning apps, including iHuman Chinese, iHuman ABC, iHuman Pinyin, iHuman Magic Thinking, iHuman Books, iHuman Stories, iHuman Reading, iHumanpedia, iHuman Kids Workout, iHuman Coding, iHuman Fun Idioms, iHuman Little Artists, iHuman Writing, iHuman Fantastic Friends, and iHuman Readers; bekids Coding, bekids Coloring, bekids Science, bekids Reading, bekids Puzzle, bekids Academy, and Gogo Town; and Aha World, an open-ended interactive app that nurtures a desire for discovery. It also provides intellectually stimulating materials, including books, interactive materials, and smart devices that develop children's abilities in speaking, critical thinking, independent reading, and creativity. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Perdoceo Education logo

Perdoceo Education

NASDAQ:PRDO
Perdoceo Education Corporation provides postsecondary education through online, campus-based, and blended learning programs in the United States. It operates in two segments, Colorado Technical University and The American InterContinental University System. The Colorado Technical University segment offers academic programs, such as business and management, nursing, healthcare management, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. The American InterContinental University System segment provides academic programs, including business studies, information technologies, education, and health sciences. The company also offers non-degree and professional development programs. In addition, it operates intellipath, a learning platform used to educate students; and a mobile application and two-way messaging platform. The company was formerly known as Career Education Corporation and changed its name to Perdoceo Education Corporation in January 2020. Perdoceo Education Corporation was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Vasta Platform logo

Vasta Platform

NASDAQ:VSTA
Vasta Platform Limited, an education company, provides educational printed and digital solutions to private schools operating in the K-12 education sector in Brazil. The company operates in two segments, Content & EdTech Platform and Digital Platform. The Content & EdTech Platform segment offers core and complementary educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems, and other complimentary educational services. The Digital Platform segment provides physical and digital e-commerce platforms, and other digital services. The company also sells textbooks, as well as operates an e-commerce channel for the sale of educational content, such as textbooks, school materials, stationery, and others; and offers university admission preparatory exam courses. It serves various stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, administrators, and private school owners. Vasta Platform Limited was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.