Stride (LRN) Competitors

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LRN vs. LOPE, BFAM, UTI, STRA, and LINC

Should you buy Stride stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Stride with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Stride include Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM), Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Strategic Education (STRA), and Lincoln Educational Services (LINC). These companies are all part of the "education services" industry.

How does Stride compare to Grand Canyon Education?

Stride (NYSE:LRN) and Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Stride has higher revenue and earnings than Grand Canyon Education. Stride is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Grand Canyon Education, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Stride	$2.41B	1.58	$287.94M	$6.48	13.82
Grand Canyon Education	$1.11B	3.71	$216.17M	$8.00	19.33

Grand Canyon Education has a net margin of 19.54% compared to Stride's net margin of 12.15%. Grand Canyon Education's return on equity of 34.72% beat Stride's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stride	12.15%	25.20%	16.65%
Grand Canyon Education	19.54%	34.72%	25.77%

In the previous week, Stride had 4 more articles in the media than Grand Canyon Education. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Stride and 0 mentions for Grand Canyon Education. Stride's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Grand Canyon Education's score of 0.00 indicating that Stride is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Stride	Neutral
Grand Canyon Education	Neutral

Stride has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grand Canyon Education has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Stride presently has a consensus price target of $109.75, suggesting a potential upside of 22.58%. Grand Canyon Education has a consensus price target of $220.00, suggesting a potential upside of 42.24%. Given Grand Canyon Education's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Grand Canyon Education is more favorable than Stride.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stride	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Grand Canyon Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

98.2% of Stride shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Grand Canyon Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Stride shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Grand Canyon Education shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Grand Canyon Education beats Stride on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stride compare to Bright Horizons Family Solutions?

Stride (NYSE:LRN) and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) are both mid-cap education services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Stride had 2 more articles in the media than Bright Horizons Family Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Stride and 2 mentions for Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Stride's score of 0.34 indicating that Bright Horizons Family Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Stride	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Stride presently has a consensus price target of $109.75, indicating a potential upside of 22.58%. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a consensus price target of $100.44, indicating a potential upside of 54.34%. Given Bright Horizons Family Solutions' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bright Horizons Family Solutions is more favorable than Stride.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stride	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

Stride has a net margin of 12.15% compared to Bright Horizons Family Solutions' net margin of 6.35%. Stride's return on equity of 25.20% beat Bright Horizons Family Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stride	12.15%	25.20%	16.65%
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	6.35%	18.01%	6.18%

Stride has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Stride has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Stride is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bright Horizons Family Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Stride	$2.41B	1.58	$287.94M	$6.48	13.82
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	$2.93B	1.17	$193.12M	$3.32	19.60

98.2% of Stride shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Stride shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Bright Horizons Family Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Stride beats Bright Horizons Family Solutions on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stride compare to Universal Technical Institute?

Stride (NYSE:LRN) and Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

98.2% of Stride shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.7% of Universal Technical Institute shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Stride shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.8% of Universal Technical Institute shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Stride has a net margin of 12.15% compared to Universal Technical Institute's net margin of 4.91%. Stride's return on equity of 25.20% beat Universal Technical Institute's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stride	12.15%	25.20%	16.65%
Universal Technical Institute	4.91%	13.02%	5.25%

Stride presently has a consensus price target of $109.75, indicating a potential upside of 22.58%. Universal Technical Institute has a consensus price target of $44.25, indicating a potential upside of 10.74%. Given Stride's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Stride is more favorable than Universal Technical Institute.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stride	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Universal Technical Institute	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

In the previous week, Universal Technical Institute had 2 more articles in the media than Stride. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Universal Technical Institute and 4 mentions for Stride. Universal Technical Institute's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Stride's score of 0.34 indicating that Universal Technical Institute is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Stride	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Universal Technical Institute	1 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Stride has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Universal Technical Institute has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market.

Stride has higher revenue and earnings than Universal Technical Institute. Stride is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal Technical Institute, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Stride	$2.41B	1.58	$287.94M	$6.48	13.82
Universal Technical Institute	$835.62M	2.63	$63.02M	$0.77	51.90

Summary

Stride and Universal Technical Institute tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stride compare to Strategic Education?

Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) and Stride (NYSE:LRN) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Stride has a net margin of 12.15% compared to Strategic Education's net margin of 10.21%. Stride's return on equity of 25.20% beat Strategic Education's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Strategic Education	10.21%	8.78%	6.97%
Stride	12.15%	25.20%	16.65%

Strategic Education has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stride has a beta of 0.13, meaning that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

Strategic Education presently has a consensus target price of $87.00, suggesting a potential upside of 11.78%. Stride has a consensus target price of $109.75, suggesting a potential upside of 22.58%. Given Stride's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Stride is more favorable than Strategic Education.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Strategic Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
Stride	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

93.3% of Strategic Education shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.2% of Stride shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of Strategic Education shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Stride shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Stride has higher revenue and earnings than Strategic Education. Strategic Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stride, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Strategic Education	$1.27B	1.39	$126.61M	$5.66	13.75
Stride	$2.41B	1.58	$287.94M	$6.48	13.82

In the previous week, Stride had 1 more articles in the media than Strategic Education. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Stride and 3 mentions for Strategic Education. Strategic Education's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Stride's score of 0.34 indicating that Strategic Education is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Strategic Education	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Stride	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Stride beats Strategic Education on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stride compare to Lincoln Educational Services?

Stride (NYSE:LRN) and Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

98.2% of Stride shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.2% of Lincoln Educational Services shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Stride shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.8% of Lincoln Educational Services shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Stride currently has a consensus price target of $109.75, suggesting a potential upside of 22.58%. Lincoln Educational Services has a consensus price target of $52.50, suggesting a potential upside of 7.25%. Given Stride's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Stride is more favorable than Lincoln Educational Services.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stride	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Lincoln Educational Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Stride has a net margin of 12.15% compared to Lincoln Educational Services' net margin of 4.11%. Stride's return on equity of 25.20% beat Lincoln Educational Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stride	12.15%	25.20%	16.65%
Lincoln Educational Services	4.11%	15.25%	6.16%

Stride has higher revenue and earnings than Lincoln Educational Services. Stride is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lincoln Educational Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Stride	$2.41B	1.58	$287.94M	$6.48	13.82
Lincoln Educational Services	$518.24M	3.00	$20M	$0.71	68.94

Stride has a beta of 0.13, meaning that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lincoln Educational Services has a beta of 0.77, meaning that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Stride had 4 more articles in the media than Lincoln Educational Services. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Stride and 0 mentions for Lincoln Educational Services. Lincoln Educational Services' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat Stride's score of 0.34 indicating that Lincoln Educational Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Stride	Neutral
Lincoln Educational Services	Positive

Summary

Stride beats Lincoln Educational Services on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LRN vs. The Competition

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Metric	Stride	SCHOOLS Industry	Discretionary Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$3.77B	$1.40B	$7.23B	$23.18B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.54%	2.93%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	13.82	11.13	18.50	31.06
Price / Sales	1.58	1.43	3.41	24.97
Price / Cash	7.89	13.77	14.80	25.06
Price / Book	2.32	2.35	3.69	4.78
Net Income	$287.94M	$78.84M	$247.02M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-0.71%	1.19%	2.81%	3.20%
1 Month Performance	-8.89%	5.30%	14.97%	2.35%
1 Year Performance	-41.50%	-16.27%	19.57%	30.14%

Stride Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LRN Stride	4.3929 of 5 stars	$89.53 +1.0%	$109.75 +22.6%	-42.0%	$3.77B	$2.41B	13.82	8,600
LOPE Grand Canyon Education	3.2568 of 5 stars	$161.09 +2.0%	$220.00 +36.6%	-19.3%	$4.19B	$1.11B	20.14	5,830
BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions	4.0581 of 5 stars	$68.29 -0.4%	$100.44 +47.1%	-47.8%	$3.61B	$2.93B	20.57	32,200
UTI Universal Technical Institute	3.1375 of 5 stars	$39.12 -1.1%	$42.50 +8.6%	+15.5%	$2.18B	$835.62M	50.80	4,100
STRA Strategic Education	4.9364 of 5 stars	$80.99 +2.8%	$87.00 +7.4%	-10.3%	$1.78B	$1.27B	14.31	6,134	Analyst Downgrade

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LRN vs. LOPE, BFAM, UTI, STRA, and LINC

How does Stride compare to Grand Canyon Education?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, LRN or LOPE?

Is LRN or LOPE more profitable?

Does the media favor LRN or LOPE?

Which has more volatility and risk, LRN or LOPE?

Do analysts recommend LRN or LOPE?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in LRN or LOPE?

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How does Stride compare to Bright Horizons Family Solutions?

Does the media prefer LRN or BFAM?

Do analysts prefer LRN or BFAM?

Is LRN or BFAM more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, LRN or BFAM?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, LRN or BFAM?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in LRN or BFAM?

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How does Stride compare to Universal Technical Institute?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in LRN or UTI?

Is LRN or UTI more profitable?

Do analysts prefer LRN or UTI?

Does the media favor LRN or UTI?

Which has more risk & volatility, LRN or UTI?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, LRN or UTI?

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How does Stride compare to Strategic Education?

Is STRA or LRN more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, STRA or LRN?

Do analysts rate STRA or LRN?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in STRA or LRN?

Which has better valuation and earnings, STRA or LRN?

Does the media refer more to STRA or LRN?

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How does Stride compare to Lincoln Educational Services?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LRN or LINC?

Do analysts rate LRN or LINC?

Is LRN or LINC more profitable?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, LRN or LINC?

Which has more risk and volatility, LRN or LINC?

Does the media refer more to LRN or LINC?

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