NASDAQ:STRA Strategic Education - STRA Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Strategic Education, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $95.00 +0.84 (+0.89%) (As of 02/2/2023 10:16 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$94.16▼$95.4050-Day Range$78.29▼$94.1652-Week Range$48.01▼$95.40Volume7,644 shsAverage Volume108,234 shsMarket Capitalization$2.32 billionP/E Ratio45.89Dividend Yield2.57%Price Target$82.67 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Strategic Education MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.7% Downside$82.67 Price TargetShort InterestBearish4.88% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.76Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth30.45%From $2.66 to $3.47 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.1.83 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector215th out of 271 stocksEducational Services Industry16th out of 22 stocks 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingStrategic 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 $82.67, Strategic Education has a forecasted downside of 12.7% from its current price of $94.74.Amount of Analyst CoverageStrategic Education has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.88% of the float of Strategic Education has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverStrategic Education has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Strategic Education has recently increased by 7.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldStrategic Education pays a meaningful dividend of 2.57%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthStrategic Education does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Strategic Education is 115.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Strategic Education will have a dividend payout ratio of 69.16% next year. This indicates that Strategic Education will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for STRA. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentStrategic Education has a news sentiment score of 0.76. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Strategic Education this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Strategic Education to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Strategic Education insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.50% of the stock of Strategic Education is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions95.33% of the stock of Strategic Education is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Strategic Education are expected to grow by 30.45% in the coming year, from $2.66 to $3.47 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Strategic Education is 45.77, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.61.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Strategic Education is 45.77, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 11.96.Price to Earnings Growth RatioStrategic Education has a PEG Ratio of 1.79. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioStrategic Education has a P/B Ratio of 1.36. 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 Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) StockStrategic Education, Inc. engages in the provision of educational services. It operates through the following segments: Strayer University, Capella University, and Non-Degree Programs. The Strayer University segment includes programs offered through the Jack Welch Management Institute. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.Read More Receive STRA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Strategic Education and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address STRA Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 31, 2023 | marketbeat.comIs the 1,600% Rise in Genius Group Stock Justified? (STRA)Global Edtech and education company Genius Group Ltd (NYSEAMERICAN: GNS) shares have spiked by 1600% for 2023. The stock was trading just a few hundredFebruary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPioneer in Online Learning Publishes New Report on Competency-Based Education OutcomesFebruary 2, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)Solar Industry at Start of Long Bull Run?The U.S. solar industry generated nearly $33 billion of private investment in the American economy in 2021 -- and analysts say it looks like the start of a long solar bull market. Leading the way is the just-signed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. With its generous investment tax credits, the Act is expected to triple U.S. solar energy production over the next 5 years.January 31, 2023 | msn.comPreparing for strategic competition: The need for irregular warfare professional military educationJanuary 24, 2023 | forbes.comUNICEF And Microsoft Prioritize Education Via The Learning PassportJanuary 24, 2023 | technews.tmcnet.comSaudi Electronic University becomes Anthology's first global Center of Excellence Strategic Education PartnerJanuary 23, 2023 | marketwatch.comHigher Education Market To Eyewitness Steady Growth Throughout 2023-2026January 21, 2023 | msn.comMaryland Gov. Moore announces budget proposal that focuses on education, transportationFebruary 2, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)This Stock Has Room To RunAnalysts believe this stock's product demand could rise quickly in the next few years.January 20, 2023 | bizjournals.comGov. Wes Moore unveils 'strategic' $63 billion budget proposal with no tax increasesJanuary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter 2022 Results Conference Call; Announces Date for Annual Meeting; Announces Investor and Analyst DayDecember 30, 2022 | benzinga.comGlobal Alternative Credentials Market for Higher Education to Grow by $2.27 Billion During 2023-2027December 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCapella University Announces New Appointments to Board of TrusteesDecember 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:STRA) Financials Are Too Obscure To Link With Current Share Price Momentum: What's In Store For the Stock?November 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.60November 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comStrayer University's Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber DefenseNovember 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education Third Quarter 2022 Earnings: EPS: US$0.26 (vs US$0.16 in 3Q 2021)November 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.60November 4, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comELSA JACOBSEN AND KATHLYN MCHENRY JOIN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM'S STATE POLICY TEAMNovember 4, 2022 | nasdaq.comStrategic Education (STRA) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesNovember 3, 2022 | tmcnet.comBoclips, the world's largest educationally curated videoNovember 3, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comStrategic Education Q3 Profit Beats Estimates; Revenue Down 2.6%November 3, 2022 | msn.comRecap: Strategic Education Q3 EarningsNovember 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2022 ResultsNovember 2, 2022 | washingtonpost.comUVA marks progress as strategic plan passes 3-year markNovember 2, 2022 | reuters.comUN peacekeepers in Congo make 'strategic withdrawal' from key military baseNovember 1, 2022 | marketwatch.comLearning Analytics Market – Strategic Imperatives for Growth Analysis and Success Rate By 2029 | Newst 118 Pages ReportSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive STRA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Strategic Education and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address STRA Company Calendar Last Earnings11/04/2021Ex-Dividend for 12/5 Dividend11/25/2022Dividend Payable12/05/2022Today2/02/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)2/22/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryEducation Services SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNASDAQ:STRA CUSIP86323610 CIK1013934 Webwww.strayereducation.com Phone(703) 561-1600Fax703-339-3569Employees3,742Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$82.67 High Stock Price Forecast$88.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$75.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-13.0%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.07 Trailing P/E Ratio45.89 Forward P/E Ratio35.71 P/E Growth1.79Net Income$55.09 million Net Margins4.69% Pretax Margin6.69% Return on Equity4.14% Return on Assets3.03% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.09 Current Ratio1.55 Quick Ratio1.55 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.13 billion Price / Sales2.05 Cash Flow$9.12 per share Price / Cash Flow10.42 Book Value$69.70 per share Price / Book1.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares24,450,000Free Float23,843,000Market Cap$2.32 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.58 Key ExecutivesKarl McDonnellPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorTerry McDonoughPresidentAndrew WattChief Operating Officer & Senior Vice PresidentDaniel Wayne JacksonChief Financial Officer & Executive VPLizette B. HerraizSenior Vice President, Secretary & General CounselKey CompetitorsStrideNYSE:LRNAdtalem Global EducationNYSE:ATGEGrand Canyon EducationNASDAQ:LOPELaureate EducationNASDAQ:LAURGrahamNYSE:GHCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsState of New Jersey Common Pension Fund DSold 6,532 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.117%Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Bought 2,310 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.020%Castleview Partners LLCBought 161 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.015%Bank of Montreal CanSold 2,249 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.012%Hi Line Capital Management LLCBought 10,556 shares on 1/31/2023Ownership: 0.043%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions STRA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Strategic Education stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Strategic Education in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" STRA shares. View STRA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Strategic Education's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Strategic Education's stock. Their STRA share price forecasts range from $75.00 to $88.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $82.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 12.7%. View analysts price targets for STRA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have STRA shares performed in 2023? Strategic Education's stock was trading at $78.32 at the beginning of the year. Since then, STRA shares have increased by 21.0% and is now trading at $94.74. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Strategic Education's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 22nd 2023. View our STRA earnings forecast. How can I listen to Strategic Education's earnings call? Strategic Education will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Strategic Education's earnings last quarter? Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The health services provider reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.25. The health services provider had revenue of $270.10 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $283.67 million. Strategic Education had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.14% and a net margin of 4.69%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 13.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.18 EPS. How often does Strategic Education pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Strategic Education? Strategic Education declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.60 per share on Monday, December 5th. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.53%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 25th. Read our dividend analysis for STRA. Is Strategic Education a good dividend stock? Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.57%. The dividend payout ratio is 115.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, STRA will have a dividend payout ratio of 69.16% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for STRA. What is Karl McDonnell's approval rating as Strategic Education's CEO? 11 employees have rated Strategic Education Chief Executive Officer Karl McDonnell on Glassdoor.com. Karl McDonnell has an approval rating of 44% among the company's employees. This puts Karl McDonnell in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 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), Pfizer (PFE), Synaptics (SYNA), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), Centene (CNC), Netflix (NFLX), SunPower (SPWR) and Target (TGT). 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 variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.17%), Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (0.12%), State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (0.12%), New York State Common Retirement Fund (0.07%), Yousif Capital Management LLC (0.06%) and Comerica Bank (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew E Watt, Daniel Wayne Jackson, J Kevin Gilligan, John T Casteen III, Raymond Karl Mcdonnell, Robert R Grusky, Robert S Silberman and Robert S Silberman. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Strategic Education? Shares of STRA 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 Strategic Education's stock price today? One share of STRA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $94.74. How much money does Strategic Education make? Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) has a market capitalization of $2.32 billion and generates $1.13 billion in revenue each year. The health services provider earns $55.09 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.07 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Strategic Education have? The company employs 3,742 workers across the globe. How can I contact Strategic Education? Strategic Education's mailing address is 2303 DULLES STATION BOULEVARD, HERNDON VA, 20171. The official website for the company is www.strayereducation.com. The health services provider can be reached via phone at (703) 561-1600, via email at daniel.jackson@strayer.edu, or via fax at 703-339-3569. 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