2U, Inc. operates as an education technology company in the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, Graduate Program Segment and Short Course Segment. It offers front-end technology and services, including online learning platform, student and faculty and immersion support, accessibility, admissions application advising, in-program student field placements, and faculty recruiting. The company provides back-end technology and services comprising graduate program launch and operations applications, university systems integration applications, content management system, admission application processing portal, customer relationship management, content development, student acquisition, and state authorization services. The company was formerly known as 2Tor Inc. and changed its name to 2U, Inc. in October 2012. 2U, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Prepackaged software
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:TWOU
CUSIPN/A
Phone301-892-4350
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.04
Current Ratio5.71
Quick Ratio5.71
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-150.67
Forward P/E Ratio-115.63
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$286.75 million
Price / Sales16.21
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$7.43 per share
Price / Book10.89
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.54)
Net Income$-29,420,000.00
Net Margins-13.69%
Return on Equity-9.91%
Return on Assets-7.96%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,922
Outstanding Shares57,420,000
Market Cap$4.54 billion
2U (NASDAQ:TWOU) Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2U's stock symbol?
2U trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "TWOU."
How were 2U's earnings last quarter?
2U Inc (NASDAQ:TWOU) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 2nd. The software maker reported ($0.19) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $0.21. The software maker earned $97.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $95.84 million. 2U had a negative net margin of 13.69% and a negative return on equity of 9.91%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 49.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted ($0.11) EPS. View 2U's Earnings History.
When is 2U's next earnings date?
What guidance has 2U issued on next quarter's earnings?
2U updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of ($0.10-0.08) for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of ($0.12). The company issued revenue guidance of $409.7-412.2 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $408.98 million.2U also updated its Q3 guidance to ($0.03-0.02) EPS.
What price target have analysts set for TWOU?
11 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for 2U's stock. Their predictions range from $70.00 to $103.00. On average, they anticipate 2U's share price to reach $90.1818 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for 2U.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for 2U?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for 2U in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for 2U.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about 2U stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about 2U stock:
- 1. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We would note that 2U’s projected growth rate is much higher at 43%/33% in 2018/2019, compared to an average of 23%/22% for the Ed Tech peer group and 23%/21% for the vertical‐focused SaaS peer group. Given 2U’s superior growth rate, revenue growth visibility/predictability and the size of its potential market, which is enhanced by the acquisition of GetSmarter (short courses) and its entry into the international graduate program market, we are reiterating our OUTPERFORM investment rating and 12‐month price target of $100, which assumes a 9.5x multiple on our forward revenue estimate a year from now." (8/3/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "2U, Inc. is an education technology company. It is a provider of cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that enables nonprofit colleges and universities to deliver their education to students anywhere. The Company offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in social work, science, public administration, healthcare, laws, education, and business administration. It also offers a suite of technology-enabled services including content development, student acquisition, and state authorization services, as well as application advising, student and faculty support, and in-program student field placements. 2U, Inc. is based in Landover, Maryland. " (1/31/2018)
- 3. Robert W. Baird analysts commented, "Nutanix is one of our top 2018 picks, given our bullish belief that investors underappreciate its shift to a software model. We believe the shift will (1) lessen sales friction with OEM and channel partners, (2) expand Nutanix’s opportunities in hybrid- cloud deployments and with subscription services (first with Xi), and (3) deliver faster than expected gross margin expansion. While investor expectations and valuation already reflect a positive shift for the software transition, we believe confidence will grow and multiples will expand further as results over the next quarters confirm a quick exit from hardware (targeted 2/3 by end of FY18) and a big shift to software-heavy product gross margins (we believe eventually >80%). Reiterate Outperform and raise price target to $43 from $40." (1/9/2018)
Who are some of 2U's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to 2U include Citrix Systems (CTXS), Splunk (SPLK), Shopify (SHOP), ANSYS (ANSS), TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC Common Stock (TTWO), Mobileye (MBBYF), Synopsys (SNPS), SS&C Technologies (SSNC), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), Veeva Systems (VEEV), Symantec (SYMC), UBISOFT Entmt S/ADR (UBSFY), Temenos (TMNSF), PTC (PTC) and Dropbox (DBX).
Who are 2U's key executives?
2U's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Christopher J. Paucek, Co-Founder, CEO & Director (Age 48)
- Ms. Catherine A. Graham, Chief Financial Officer (Age 57)
- Mr. Mark J. Chernis, Chief Operating Officer (Age 51)
- Mr. James Kenigsberg, Chief Technology Officer (Age 41)
- Mr. Harsha Mokkarala, Chief Revenue Officer (Age 38)
Has 2U been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about TWOU stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Accern rates the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. 2U earned a news and rumor sentiment score of 0.20 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the software maker an impact score of 46.08 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future. View Recent Headlines for 2U.
Who are 2U's major shareholders?
2U's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (8.62%), BlackRock Inc. (4.15%), Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC (3.77%), First Trust Advisors LP (2.71%), Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC (1.91%) and Riverbridge Partners LLC (1.80%). Company insiders that own 2U stock include Andrea Papaconstantopoulos, Christopher J Paucek, Earl Lewis, Edward S Macias, Harsha Mokkarala, James Kenigsberg, John M Larson, Mark Chernis, Paul A Maeder and Timothy M Haley. View Institutional Ownership Trends for 2U.
Which major investors are selling 2U stock?
TWOU stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, BlackRock Inc., Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC, ARK Investment Management LLC, Columbus Circle Investors, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC and Peregrine Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold 2U company stock in the last year include Andrea Papaconstantopoulos, Christopher J Paucek, Earl Lewis, Harsha Mokkarala, James Kenigsberg, John M Larson, Mark Chernis and Timothy M Haley. View Insider Buying and Selling for 2U.
Which major investors are buying 2U stock?
TWOU stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Paloma Partners Management Co, Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Oak Ridge Investments LLC, LMR Partners LLP and Tibra Equities Europe Ltd. Company insiders that have bought 2U stock in the last two years include Edward S Macias and Paul A Maeder. View Insider Buying and Selling for 2U.
How do I buy shares of 2U?
Shares of TWOU 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, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is 2U's stock price today?
One share of TWOU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $80.94.
How big of a company is 2U?
2U has a market capitalization of $4.54 billion and generates $286.75 million in revenue each year. The software maker earns $-29,420,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.54) on an earnings per share basis. 2U employs 1,922 workers across the globe.
How can I contact 2U?
2U's mailing address is 7900 HARKINS ROAD, LANHAM MD, 20706. The software maker can be reached via phone at 301-892-4350 or via email at [email protected]
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