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 All Access 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. $88.81 +0.57 (+0.65%) (As of 03/31/2023 02:02 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$88.11▼$89.0850-Day Range$82.85▼$97.8052-Week Range$59.43▼$98.22Volume24,671 shsAverage Volume120,278 shsMarket Capitalization$2.18 billionP/E Ratio45.78Dividend Yield2.70%Price Target$94.33 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Strategic Education MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.2% Upside$94.33 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.61% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.02Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth29.90%From $3.01 to $3.91 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.1.68 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector231st out of 264 stocksEducational Services Industry20th out of 24 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingStrategic Education has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $94.33, Strategic Education has a forecasted upside of 6.2% from its current price of $88.83.Amount of Analyst CoverageStrategic Education has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.61% 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 11.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Strategic Education has recently increased by 13.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldStrategic Education pays a meaningful dividend of 2.75%, 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 123.71%. 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 61.38% 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 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentStrategic Education has a news sentiment score of 1.02. 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 0.56 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Strategic Education this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Strategic Education to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% 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 29.90% in the coming year, from $3.01 to $3.91 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Strategic Education is 45.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 122.94.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Strategic Education is 45.79, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 12.19.Price to Earnings Growth RatioStrategic Education has a PEG Ratio of 1.94. 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 1.33. 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 HeadlinesMarch 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrayer University Supports Next Generation of Social Justice Leaders through Fellows for Justice ScholarshipMarch 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education (STRA) Down 0.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?March 31, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Sell every Stock except ONE Markets are down...But Jeff Clark couldn't care less because he ignores almost every stock in the market except ONE. He lives financially free trading this One Stock Once per month...March 24, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBarrington Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Strategic Education (STRA)March 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education, Inc. Schedules First Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call and Confirms Date and Location for 2023 Investor and Analyst DayMarch 13, 2023 | businesswire.comStrategic Education, Inc. Publishes 2022 Annual Report and Letter to ShareholdersMarch 9, 2023 | marketwatch.comAlternative Credentials Market for Higher Education Market (New Report) to Observe An Articulate Development During 2023-2029February 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.comStrategic Education: The Stock Got Ahead Of ItselfMarch 31, 2023 | Investing Daily (Ad)A 100% Win Rate In 2022…The next 10 minutes could change your life. We've recorded a special sit-down interview with a reclusive millionaire who details how he's closed out winning trade after winning trade throughout the volatility of 2022. In fact, he hasn't closed a single losing trade since 2016. Sounds impossible? It's not - and he'll prove it to you. February 24, 2023 | marketwatch.com2023 Education ERP Market Report has the Potential to Deliver Genuine Review for DevelopmentFebruary 23, 2023 | msn.comAlabama faces decisions about how to use $2.7 billion in unexpected education fundsFebruary 23, 2023 | marketwatch.comHealthcare Education Learning Management System Market Size From 2023 To 2029 And Unlimited Opportunities for New CompaniesFebruary 22, 2023 | msn.comStrategic Education Non-GAAP EPS of $0.78 misses by $0.15, revenue of $269.9M misses by $1.78MFebruary 22, 2023 | nasdaq.comStrategic Education (STRA) Misses Q4 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesFebruary 22, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comStrategic Education, Inc. Q4 Profit Increases, but misses estimatesFebruary 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCalculating The Fair Value Of Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA)February 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Education, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 ResultsFebruary 20, 2023 | marketwatch.comOnline Program Management in Higher Education Market Size 2023 Will Touch A New Level In The Upcoming Year 2026February 20, 2023 | msn.comCity of Hampton in need of resident input on strategic planFebruary 20, 2023 | msn.comDoD scorched for labeling diversity trainings a 'strategic imperative' of the agency: China's 'laughing at us'February 20, 2023 | msn.comOn the Princeton Agenda: Board of Education Unveils New Strategic Plan, Defers Discussion of Demographics Until MarchFebruary 18, 2023 | msn.comAl Qasimia University honours strategic partnersFebruary 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comBilingual School Education Market 2023 : Detailed analysis of Industry Potential Growth attractive Valuation and growth Forecast up to 2028February 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTork Announces Strategic Partnership With APICFebruary 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comHigher Education Catalog and Curriculum Management Software Market Size, Assessment, Key Factors And Challenges By 2028February 16, 2023 | msn.comSTAGE Project to enhance girls’ education endsFebruary 15, 2023 | forbes.comThe Microchip War Requires Strategic Innovation To WinSee 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 Earnings2/22/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/13 Dividend3/03/2023Dividend Payable3/13/2023Today3/31/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/27/2023Fiscal 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) 561-1600Fax703-339-3569Employees3,907Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$94.33 High Stock Price Forecast$110.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$85.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+6.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.94 Trailing P/E Ratio45.48 Forward P/E Ratio29.32 P/E Growth1.94Net Income$46.67 million Net Margins4.38% Pretax Margin6.53% Return on Equity3.65% Return on Assets2.68% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio1.57 Quick Ratio1.57 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.07 billion Price / Sales2.04 Cash Flow$5.13 per share Price / Cash Flow17.20 Book Value$67.03 per share Price / Book1.32Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares24,590,000Free Float23,976,000Market Cap$2.17 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.60 Key ExecutivesKarl McDonnellPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorAndrew WattChief Operating Officer & Senior Vice PresidentDaniel Wayne JacksonChief Financial Officer & Executive VPLizette B. HerraizSenior Vice President, Secretary & General CounselChrista E. HokensonChief Human Resources Officer & Senior VPKey CompetitorsAdtalem Global EducationNYSE:ATGEStrideNYSE:LRNGrand Canyon EducationNASDAQ:LOPELaureate EducationNASDAQ:LAURGrahamNYSE:GHCView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipMetLife Investment Management LLCSold 268 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.049%Victory Capital Management Inc.Sold 66,724 shares on 3/10/2023Ownership: 0.815%Voya Investment Management LLCBought 103,626 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.461%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 1,278 shares on 2/22/2023Ownership: 0.028%Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLCBought 15,654 shares on 2/17/2023Ownership: 0.064%View All Institutional Transactions STRA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Strategic Education stock right now? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Strategic Education in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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? 3 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Strategic Education's stock. Their STRA share price forecasts range from $85.00 to $110.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $94.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.9% from the stock's current price. 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 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, STRA shares have increased by 12.7% and is now trading at $88.24. 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 Thursday, April 27th 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 Thursday, April 27th at 10:00 AM 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) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 22nd. The health services provider reported $0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.15. The health services provider earned $269.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $271.68 million. Strategic Education had a net margin of 4.38% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.65%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.15 earnings per share. How often does Strategic Education pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Strategic Education? Strategic Education declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $0.60 per share on Monday, March 13th. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 3rd. Read our dividend analysis for STRA. What ETFs hold Strategic Education's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO), WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS), Global X Millennials Consumer ETF (MILN), VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF (USVM), Distillate Small/Mid Cash Flow ETF (DSMC) and Small Cap US Equity Select ETF (RNSC). 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 2.75%. The dividend payout ratio is 123.71%. 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 61.38% 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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. (8.54%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (8.46%), Marshfield Associates (8.16%), Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. (4.39%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.89%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.77%). Insiders that own company stock include Daniel Wayne Jackson, J Kevin Gilligan, John T Casteen III, Raymond Karl Mcdonnell, Robert R Grusky 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 $88.24. How much money does Strategic Education make? Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) has a market capitalization of $2.17 billion and generates $1.07 billion in revenue each year. The health services provider earns $46.67 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.94 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Strategic Education have? The company employs 3,907 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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