K12 Inc., a technology-based education company, together with its subsidiaries, provides online curriculum, software systems, and educational services to facilitate individualized learning for students primarily in kindergarten through 12th grade in the United States and internationally. It manages virtual and blended public schools. The company also offers curriculum and technology solutions; full-time virtual and blended programs, semester courses, and supplemental educational products; teacher training, teaching, and other support services to public schools, school districts, private schools, charter schools, early childhood learning centers, and corporate partners. In addition, it provides FuelEd suite of offerings, such as K12 curriculum, FuelEd online courses, and FuelEd anywhere learning systems; and PEAK, a proprietary software system designed to manage in a single-user interface, multiple, and independent online school-based functions. Further, the company operates online private schools, including The K12 International Academy, the George Washington University Online High School, and the Keystone School. Additionally, it provides access to the online lessons and curriculum through proprietary learning management system; learning kits; student computers; and management, technology, and educational services. The company sells individual online courses directly to families who desire to educate their children outside of the traditional public school system or to supplement their child's existing public school education without the aid of an online teacher. K12 Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Educational services
Sub-IndustryEducation Services
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNYSE:LRN
CUSIP48273U10
Phone703-483-7000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.02
Current Ratio3.92
Quick Ratio3.77
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio31.92
Forward P/E Ratio29.68
P/E Growth1.74
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$888.52 million
Price / Sales0.78
Cash Flow$2.2711 per share
Price / Cash7.45
Book Value$14.16 per share
Price / Book1.19
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.45
Net Income$450,000.00
Net Margins1.32%
Return on Equity3.75%
Return on Assets2.90%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,750
Outstanding Shares41,170,000
Market Cap$696.63
K12 (NYSE:LRN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is K12's stock symbol?
K12 trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LRN."
How were K12's earnings last quarter?
K12 Inc. (NYSE:LRN) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 24th. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $232.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $227.30 million. K12 had a return on equity of 3.75% and a net margin of 1.32%. K12's revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.42 EPS. View K12's Earnings History.
When is K12's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LRN?
2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for K12's shares. Their predictions range from $19.00 to $22.00. On average, they expect K12's stock price to reach $20.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for K12.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for K12?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for K12 in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
Who are some of K12's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to K12 include Hailiang Education Group (HLG), Bright Scholar Education Holdngs (BEDU), OneSmart International Edun Gr (ONE), "Puxin Limited" (NEW), Strayer Education (STRA), Career Education (CECO), Capella Education (CPLA), Sunlands Online Education Group (STG), American Public Education (APEI), RISE Education Cayman (REDU), RYB Education (RYB), Tarena International (TEDU), GP Strategies (GPX), China Distance Education (DL) and Bridgepoint Education (BPI).
Who are K12's key executives?
K12's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Nathaniel Alonzo Davis, Chief Exec. Officer & Exec. Chairman (Age 64)
- Mr. James J. Rhyu, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 48)
- Ms. Allison B. Cleveland, Exec. VP of School Management and Services (Age 45)
- Mr. Kevin P. Chavous, Pres of Academics, Policy & Schools Group (Age 62)
- Mr. Rob Banwarth, Chief Information Officer & Sr. VP
Has K12 been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about LRN stock has been trending somewhat negative recently, according to Accern. The research firm scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. K12 earned a daily sentiment score of -0.10 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the company an impact score of 45.02 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are K12's major shareholders?
K12's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include TCV VII LP (5.50%) and TCV VII LP (4.70%). Company insiders that own K12 stock include Allison Cleveland, Guillermo Bron, Howard D Polsky, James Jeaho Rhyu, Joseph Zarella, Kevin Chavous, Lynda Cloud and Nathaniel A Davis. View Institutional Ownership Trends for K12.
How do I buy shares of K12?
Shares of LRN 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 K12's stock price today?
One share of LRN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $16.92.
How big of a company is K12?
K12 has a market capitalization of $696.63 million and generates $888.52 million in revenue each year. The company earns $450,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.45 on an earnings per share basis. K12 employs 4,750 workers across the globe.
How can I contact K12?
K12's mailing address is 2300 Corporate Park Drive, Herndon VA, 20171. The company can be reached via phone at 703-483-7000 or via email at [email protected]
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