NASDAQ:PRDO Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Stock Forecast, Price & News $11.95 +0.16 (+1.36%) (As of 06/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.62▼$11.9950-Day Range$11.79▼$13.6252-Week Range$9.87▼$15.65Volume505,533 shsAverage Volume380,548 shsMarket Capitalization$806.63 millionP/E Ratio8.42Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$19.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Perdoceo Education MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside59.0% Upside$19.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.21% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.22Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.16 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.34%From $1.77 to $1.90 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.3.17 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector9th out of 546 stocksEducational Services Industry3rd out of 46 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPerdoceo Education has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $19.00, Perdoceo Education has a forecasted upside of 59.0% from its current price of $11.95.Amount of Analyst CoveragePerdoceo Education has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.21% of the float of Perdoceo Education has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPerdoceo Education has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Perdoceo Education has recently decreased by 8.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPerdoceo Education does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthPerdoceo Education does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PRDO. Previous Next 4.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPerdoceo 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Perdoceo Education this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for PRDO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Perdoceo Education to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Perdoceo 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 $1,155,949.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.73% of the stock of Perdoceo Education is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.01% of the stock of Perdoceo Education is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Perdoceo Education are expected to grow by 7.34% in the coming year, from $1.77 to $1.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Perdoceo Education is 8.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.03.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Perdoceo Education is 8.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 14.59.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPerdoceo Education has a PEG Ratio of 0.45. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPerdoceo Education has a P/B Ratio of 1.06. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) StockPerdoceo Education Corp. engages in the provision of educational services. It operates through the Colorado Technical University (CTU) and American InterContinental University (AIU) segments. The CTU segment offers academic programs in the disciplines of business studies, nursing, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, cybersecurity and healthcare management. The AIU segment provides academic programs in the disciplines of business studies, information technologies, education and criminal justice. The company was founded on January 5, 1994 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.Read More Receive PRDO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Perdoceo Education and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address PRDO Stock News HeadlinesMay 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPRDO or STRA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?May 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comReturns On Capital At Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) Paint A Concerning PictureJune 2, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The Real Problem With "Made in America" LithiumPoliticians love to say they support "Made in America" when it comes to manufacturing. But when it comes to lithium - the metal fueling our transition to electric vehicles - it's not that simple. May 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com4 Stocks From a Buoyant Schools Industry to Buy for Higher ReturnsMay 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2023 EPS Estimates for Perdoceo Education Co. Boosted by Analyst (NASDAQ:PRDO)May 7, 2023 | seekingalpha.comPerdoceo Education Q1 results beat estimates, co provides Q2, FY 2023 guidanceMay 5, 2023 | marketwatch.com8-K: PERDOCEO EDUCATION CorpMay 4, 2023 | msn.comPerdoceo Education (PRDO) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesJune 2, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)How to Invest in AI's Fast-Growing MarketThe AI market stands at $160 billion in 2023. Estimates are the AI market will grow 20-fold to $1.8 TRILLION by 2030. One little-known company is looking to win big with a new network technology no one else has. AI could explode... and soon.May 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPerdoceo Education Corporation Announces First Quarter 2023 ResultsMay 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPerdoceo Education (PRDO) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayApril 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPerdoceo Education Co. (NASDAQ:PRDO) SVP Sells $134,300.00 in StockApril 19, 2023 | morningstar.comPerdoceo Education Corp PRDO Stock QuoteApril 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPerdoceo Education Corporation Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call for May 4thApril 3, 2023 | msn.comPRDO vs. STRA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?April 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBarrington Keeps Their Buy Rating on Perdoceo Education (PRDO)March 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPerdoceo Education Co. (NASDAQ:PRDO) Chairman Sells $333,500.00 in StockMarch 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPerdoceo Education Co. (NASDAQ:PRDO) Chairman Todd S. Nelson Sells 25,000 Shares of StockFebruary 25, 2023 | seekingalpha.comPerdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 24, 2023 | bizjournals.comCoding Dojo acquired by for-profit school operator in $52.8M dealFebruary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPerdoceo Education Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 ResultsFebruary 19, 2023 | marketwatch.comEducation & Training Market : Top Key Players Data with Upcoming Opportunities and InnovationsFebruary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO) Could Be Worth WatchingFebruary 9, 2023 | marketwatch.comEducation & Training Market Demand and Competitive Analysis by Key Players to 2029February 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPerdoceo Education Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call for February 23rdJanuary 26, 2023 | marketwatch.comEducation & Training Market: Pronounce Growth Rate by Industry Segments, Future Trends and Top Countries data by 2029January 9, 2023 | seekingalpha.comChanging My Tune On Perdoceo EducationSee More Headlines PRDO Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PRDO Company Calendar Last Earnings5/04/2023Today6/02/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNASDAQ:PRDO CUSIPN/A CIK1046568 Webwww.perdoceoed.com Phone(847) 781-3600Fax847-781-3610Employees4,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$19.00 High Stock Price Forecast$19.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$19.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+59.0%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.42 Trailing P/E Ratio8.42 Forward P/E Ratio6.75 P/E Growth0.45Net Income$95.87 million Net Margins13.88% Pretax Margin19.42% Return on Equity16.28% Return on Assets12.78% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio4.33 Quick Ratio4.30 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$695.21 million Price / Sales1.16 Cash Flow$1.98 per share Price / Cash Flow6.03 Book Value$11.28 per share Price / Book1.06Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares67,500,000Free Float65,657,000Market Cap$806.63 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.20 Key ExecutivesAndrew H. HurstPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorAshish R. GhiaChief Financial Officer & Senior Vice PresidentDave C. CzeszewskiChief Information Officer & Senior Vice PresidentGreg E. JansenSecretary, Senior Vice President & General CounselMichele A. PeppersChief Accounting Officer & Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsVitruNASDAQ:VTRUQuantaSing GroupNASDAQ:QSGAfyaNASDAQ:AFYANerdyNYSE:NRDYUniversal Technical InstituteNYSE:UTIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBrandywine Global Investment Management LLCBought 899 shares on 5/25/2023Ownership: 0.265%Royce & Associates LPBought 38,702 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.127%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Bought 31,948 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 1.129%Putnam Investments LLCSold 3,722 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.131%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 32,339 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.225%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions PRDO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Perdoceo Education stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Perdoceo Education in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PRDO shares. View PRDO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Perdoceo Education's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Perdoceo Education's stock. Their PRDO share price forecasts range from $19.00 to $19.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $19.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 59.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PRDO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PRDO shares performed in 2023? Perdoceo Education's stock was trading at $13.90 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PRDO stock has decreased by 14.0% and is now trading at $11.95. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Perdoceo Education's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 14th 2023. View our PRDO earnings forecast. How were Perdoceo Education's earnings last quarter? Perdoceo Education Co. (NASDAQ:PRDO) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 4th. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $195.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $189.36 million. Perdoceo Education had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.28% and a net margin of 13.88%. The business's revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.50 EPS. What ETFs hold Perdoceo Education's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) stock in their portfolio include Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL), Cambria Value and Momentum ETF (VAMO), ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS), Conductor Global Equity Value ETF (CGV), Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF (DEEP), Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD), First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) and Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM). What guidance has Perdoceo Education issued on next quarter's earnings? Perdoceo Education issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 4th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.51-$0.53 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.45. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of Perdoceo Education own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Perdoceo Education investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Extreme Networks (EXTR), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), FireEye (FEYE), Gilead Sciences (GILD), OPKO Health (OPK), Alto Ingredients (PEIX) and VBI Vaccines (VBIV). What is Perdoceo Education's stock symbol? Perdoceo Education trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PRDO." Who are Perdoceo Education's major shareholders? Perdoceo Education's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (16.41%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.08%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (6.23%), State Street Corp (3.89%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (3.18%) and Private Management Group Inc. (2.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Hurst, Ashish R Ghia, David C Czeszewski, Elise Baskel, Jeffrey David Ayers, John Robert Kline, Leslie T Thornton, Michele A Peppers, Patrick W Gross, Rajesh Vashist, Thomas B Lally and Todd S Nelson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Perdoceo Education? Shares of PRDO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Perdoceo Education's stock price today? One share of PRDO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.95. How much money does Perdoceo Education make? Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) has a market capitalization of $806.63 million and generates $695.21 million in revenue each year. The company earns $95.87 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.42 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Perdoceo Education have? The company employs 4,500 workers across the globe. How can I contact Perdoceo Education? Perdoceo Education's mailing address is 231 NORTH MARTINGALE ROAD, SCHAUMBURG IL, 60173. The official website for the company is www.perdoceoed.com. The company can be reached via phone at (847) 781-3600, via email at prdo@alpha-ir.com, or via fax at 847-781-3610. This page (NASDAQ:PRDO) was last updated on 6/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Perdoceo Education Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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