NASDAQ:STRAStrategic Education Stock Price, Forecast & News

$179.07

+3.79 (+2.16 %)

(As of 06/4/2020 04:00 PM ET)

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Today's Range

$173.01

Now: $179.07▼

$180.47

50-Day Range

$138.90

MA: $159.69▼

$176.22

52-Week Range

$108.90

Now: $179.07▼

$189.79

Volume84,848 shs

Average Volume124,366 shs

Market Capitalization$3.98 billion

P/E Ratio37.78

Dividend Yield1.37%

Beta0.66

Strategic Education, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a range of post-secondary education and non-degree programs in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Strayer University, Capella University, and Non-Degree Programs. It operates Strayer University that provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration, accounting, information technology, education, health services administration, public administration, and criminal justice for working adult students through its 74 physical campuses located in the eastern United States, as well as through online; and an executive MBA online through its Jack Welch Management Institute. The company also operates Capella University, an online post-secondary education company, which offers various bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in public service leadership, nursing and health sciences, psychology, business and technology, counseling and human services, and education primarily for working adults. In addition, it is involved in the operation of a software development school that provides Web Development, iOS development, and UX design programs in person at classrooms in Provo and Salt Lake City, Utah; Dallas, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona, as well as through online. Further, the company operates a software engineering school for women, which offers software development programs in person through classrooms in the San Francisco Bay area; and provides non-degree Web and application software development courses, as well as self-paced online learning courses. It offers its non-degree programs primarily for workers and their employers. Strategic Education, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

1.5 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Strategic Education has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $194.00, Strategic Education has a potential upside of 8.3% from its current price of $179.07.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Strategic Education has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.0 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Strategic Education has received 339 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Strategic Education has received 508 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Strategic Education has received 59.98% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Strategic Education and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe STRA will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe STRA will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

3.3 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Strategic Education is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 1.37%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Strategic Education has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Strategic Education is 35.98 %. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Strategic Education will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.67 % next year. This indicates that Strategic Education will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Strategic 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 $2,047,374.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.00% of the stock of Strategic Education is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
95.70% of the stock of Strategic Education is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Strategic Education are expected to grow by 8.59% in the coming year, from $7.45 to $8.09 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Strategic Education is 37.78, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 16.19.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Strategic Education is 37.78, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 28.61.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Strategic Education has a PEG Ratio of 1.54. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Strategic Education has a P/B Ratio of 2.69. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

1.69 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Industry Educational services

Sub-IndustryEducation Services

SectorConsumer Discretionary

Current SymbolNASDAQ:STRA

Previous Symbol

CUSIP86323610

CIK1013934

Webwww.strayereducation.com

Phone703-247-2500

Debt

Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A

Current Ratio3.31

Quick Ratio3.31

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio37.78

Forward P/E Ratio24.04

P/E Growth1.54

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$997.14 million

Price / Sales3.99

Cash Flow$11.99 per share

Price / Cash Flow14.93

Book Value$66.59 per share

Price / Book2.69

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.67

Net Income$81.14 million

Net Margins10.32%

Return on Equity10.82%

Return on Assets8.80%

Miscellaneous

Employees3,076

Outstanding Shares22,215,000

Market Cap$3.98 billion

Next Earnings Date7/29/2020 (Estimated)

OptionableOptionable

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Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Strategic Education's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Strategic Education's stock was trading at $146.96 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, STRA stock has increased by 21.8% and is now trading at $179.07. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Strategic Education?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Strategic Education in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for Strategic Education.

When is Strategic Education's next earnings date?

Strategic Education is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 29th 2020. View our earnings forecast for Strategic Education.

How were Strategic Education's earnings last quarter?

Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ:STRA) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 29th. The health services provider reported $2.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.99 by $0.12. The health services provider earned $265.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $259 million. Strategic Education had a return on equity of 10.82% and a net margin of 10.32%. View Strategic Education's earnings history.

How often does Strategic Education pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Strategic Education?

Strategic Education announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be given a dividend of $0.60 per share on Monday, June 8th. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 29th. View Strategic Education's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for STRA?

4 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Strategic Education's shares. Their forecasts range from $185.00 to $216.00. On average, they expect Strategic Education's stock price to reach $194.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Strategic Education.

What are Wall Street analysts saying about Strategic Education stock?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Strategic Education stock:

1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Strategic Education or SEI’s first-quarter 2020 top and bottom lines not only surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6% and 2.4% but also grew 27.1% and 7.6%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis. The performance was mainly backed by strong top-line numbers across segments on higher enrollment. Adjusted operating margin and EBITDA improved a notable 420 basis points (bps) and 25.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period. Shares of SEI have outperformed the industry year to date, owing to improving enrollment trends, underlying operating leverage and significant merger synergies. Having a strong financial basis and fully online universities, SEI is uniquely positioned to operate successfully in the ongoing pandemic situation." (5/2/2020)
2. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We are reiterating our OUTPERFORM investment rating on this market leader. We will re‐evaluate our price target once the company reports second quarter results and we update our earnings model. Also, it should be noted that Strategic Education, Inc. will hold its first Investor and Analyst Day on Washington, D.C." (7/16/2019)

Has Strategic Education been receiving favorable news coverage?

News coverage about STRA stock has been trending somewhat negative on Thursday, according to InfoTrie. The research firm rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Strategic Education earned a media sentiment score of -1.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the health services provider a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future. View the latest news aboutStrategic Education.

Who are some of Strategic Education's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Strategic Education include Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM), Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), Adtalem Global Education (ATGE), K12 (LRN), American Public Education (APEI), Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), National American University Holdngs (NAUH), Corinthian Colleges (COCOQ) and ITT Educational Services (ESINQ). View all competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of Strategic Education own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Strategic Education investors own include Gilead Sciences (GILD), Adobe (ADBE), Netflix (NFLX), Atlassian (TEAM), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alteryx (AYX), Alibaba Group (BABA), Centene (CNC) and Docusign (DOCU).

Who are Strategic Education's key executives?

Strategic Education's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Robert S. Silberman, Exec. Chairman (Age 61)
Mr. Karl McDonnell, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 53)
Mr. J. Kevin Gilligan, Exec. Vice Chairman (Age 64)
Mr. Daniel W. Jackson, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 44)
Ms. Lizette Benedi Herraiz Esq., Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. of the Board (Age 44)

What is Strategic Education's stock symbol?

Strategic Education trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "STRA."

Who are Strategic Education's major shareholders?

Strategic Education's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (15.17%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (4.65%), Invesco Ltd. (3.55%), State Street Corp (3.11%), ValueAct Holdings L.P. (2.93%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.77%). Company insiders that own Strategic Education stock include Andrew E Watt, Daniel Wayne Jackson, G Thomas Waite III, H James Dallas, J Kevin Gilligan, John T Casteen III, Lizette Benedi Herraiz, Raymond Karl Mcdonnell, Robert R Grusky, Robert S Silberman, Thomas J Aprahamian, Todd A Milano and William E Brock. View institutional ownership trends for Strategic Education.

Which institutional investors are selling Strategic Education stock?

STRA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nuveen Asset Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., TimesSquare Capital Management LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Rice Hall James & Associates LLC, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, and Alliancebernstein L.P.. Company insiders that have sold Strategic Education company stock in the last year include Andrew E Watt, J Kevin Gilligan, John T Casteen III, Robert R Grusky, Robert S Silberman, and Todd A Milano. View insider buying and selling activity for Strategic Education.

Which institutional investors are buying Strategic Education stock?

STRA stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Granahan Investment Management Inc. MA, Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, State Street Corp, Invesco Ltd., William Blair Investment Management LLC, Deutsche Bank AG, Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH, and RK Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Strategic Education stock in the last two years include H James Dallas, and Todd A Milano. View insider buying and selling activity for Strategic Education.

How do I buy shares of Strategic Education?

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

What is Strategic Education's stock price today?

One share of STRA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $179.07.

How big of a company is Strategic Education?

Strategic Education has a market capitalization of $3.98 billion and generates $997.14 million in revenue each year. The health services provider earns $81.14 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.67 on an earnings per share basis. Strategic Education employs 3,076 workers across the globe.

What is Strategic Education's official website?

The official website for Strategic Education is www.strayereducation.com.

How can I contact Strategic Education?

Strategic Education's mailing address is 2303 DULLES STATION BOULEVARD, HERNDON VA, 20171. The health services provider can be reached via phone at 703-247-2500 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 6/4/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff