Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Adtalem Global Education, formerly known as DeVry Education Group, is a leading provider of professional and higher education services. Established in 1931 as the DeForest Training School, the company rebranded in 2017 to reflect its expanding portfolio of institutions and programs. Adtalem’s mission focuses on empowering students to achieve their career goals through a blend of in-person and digital learning platforms, catering to diverse professional fields.

The company operates a network of institutions offering undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Key entities include Chamberlain University, which specializes in nursing and healthcare professions; Walden University, an online institution offering advanced degrees in education, psychology and public health; and the American University of the Caribbean and Ross University Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, which provide medical and veterinary training to students worldwide. Adtalem also delivers professional certification and training services to corporate clients through its global workforce solutions division.

Adtalem serves more than 67,000 students across North America, the Caribbean and select international markets. Its digital learning infrastructure supports hybrid and fully online program delivery, enabling flexible scheduling and personalized student support. The company’s commitment to accessibility is reflected in partnerships with healthcare providers, corporations and government agencies, aiming to address workforce needs in critical sectors such as healthcare, technology and finance.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Wardell, Adtalem Global Education continues to expand its program offerings and innovate its teaching methodologies. The executive team emphasizes academic quality, regulatory compliance and student outcomes, aligning institutional strategies with evolving industry demands. Through ongoing investments in technology, faculty development and student support services, Adtalem aims to maintain its position as a premier global education provider.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $118.97 to $123.23
• 50-Day Range: $105.46 to $136.28
• 52-Week Range: $66.90 to $140.12
• Volume: 287,275 shs
• Average Volume: 446,230 shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.58 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.38
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $135.67
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Adtalem Global Education Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Adtalem Global Education scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 52nd out of 861 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Adtalem Global Education has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Adtalem Global Education has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 16.45%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Adtalem Global Education are expected to grow by 16.45% in the coming year, from $6.20 to $7.22 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Adtalem Global Education is 20.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.54.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Adtalem Global Education is 20.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.99.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Adtalem Global Education has a PEG Ratio of 1.09. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Adtalem Global Education has a P/B Ratio of 3.38. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.93% of the float of Adtalem Global Education has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Adtalem Global Education has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Adtalem Global Education has recently decreased by 0.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Adtalem Global Education does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Adtalem Global Education does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.06

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.93% of the float of Adtalem Global Education has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Adtalem Global Education has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Adtalem Global Education has recently decreased by 0.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.22

News Sentiment

Adtalem Global Education has a news sentiment score of 1.22. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Adtalem Global Education this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for ATGE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 5 people have added Adtalem Global Education to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Adtalem Global Education insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $294,050.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.00% of the stock of Adtalem Global Education is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

98.84% of the stock of Adtalem Global Education is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ATGE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ATGE shares performed this year?

Adtalem Global Education's stock was trading at $90.85 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ATGE stock has increased by 35.3% and is now trading at $122.9150.

How were Adtalem Global Education's earnings last quarter?

Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The company reported $1.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.63 by $0.29. Adtalem Global Education's revenue for the quarter was up 12.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Adtalem Global Education buying back stock?

Adtalem Global Education's Board of Directors initiated a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, May 6th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $150,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 3.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Does Adtalem Global Education have any subsidiaries?

Adtalem Global Education subsidiaries include these companies: Walden University.

Who are Adtalem Global Education's major shareholders?

Adtalem Global Education's top institutional shareholders include Private Client Services LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Lisa W Wardell, Lyle Logan, Maurice Herrera, Michael Betz, William W Burke, Donna J Hrinak, Blake Simpson and Manjunath Gangadharan.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Adtalem Global Education?

Shares of ATGE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Adtalem Global Education own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Adtalem Global Education investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), TotalEnergies (TTE) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: SCHOOLS
• Sub-Industry: Education Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ATGE
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:ATGE
• CIK: 730464
• Web: www.adtalem.com
• Phone: (866) 374-2678
• Fax: 302-655-5049
• Employees: 9,938
• Year Founded: 1973

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $135.67
• High Stock Price Target: $140.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $132.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.03
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.38
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.83
• P/E Growth: 1.09
• Net Income: $136.78 million
• Net Margins: 13.34%
• Pretax Margin: 16.40%
• Return on Equity: 17.47%
• Return on Assets: 8.89%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.39
• Current Ratio: 0.83
• Quick Ratio: 0.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.58 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.89
• Cash Flow: $8.46 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.53
• Book Value: $36.41 per share
• Price / Book: 3.38

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 37,260,000
• Free Float: 36,520,000
• Market Cap: $4.58 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.90