Grand Canyon Education
LOPE
Market cap $4.9B

172.79 USD

-1.44

0.83%

At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

172.79

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.83%

5 days

-5.03%

1 month

-5.84%

3 months

0.23%

6 months

7.24%

Year to date

6.81%

1 year

22.06%

5 years

105.09%

10 years

295.85%

About: Grand Canyon Education Inc is a publicly traded education services company dedicated to serving colleges and universities. GCE's university partner is Grand Canyon University, an Arizona non-profit corporation that operates a comprehensive regionally accredited university that offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs, emphases, and certificates across nine colleges both online, on the ground at its campus in Phoenix, Arizona and at four off-site classroom and laboratory sites. The Company generates all of its revenue through services agreements with its university partners.

Employees: 5,830

Consumer Staples Education & Training Services

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Funds holding %

of 7,312 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

123% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 69 | Existing positions closed: 31

29% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q4 2024] → 9 (+2) [Q1 2025]

11% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 167 | Existing positions reduced: 151

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 412 [Q4 2024] → 445 (+33) [Q1 2025]

1.83% more ownership

Funds ownership: 92.19% [Q4 2024] → 94.02% (+1.83%) [Q1 2025]

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.61B [Q4 2024] → $4.67B (+$69.1M) [Q1 2025]

43% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $4.62M | Put options by funds: $8.13M

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Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$210

22%

upside

Avg. target

$213

23%

upside

High target

$215

24%

upside

2 analyst ratings

2 positive

100%

0 neutral

0%

0 negative

0%

BMO Capital Jeffrey Silber	22%upside $210	Outperform Maintained	7 Jul 2025
Barrington Research Alexander Paris	24%upside $215	Outperform Maintained	7 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about LOPE published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

AFYA or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Afya (AFYA) or Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

AFYA or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Stride vs. Grand Canyon: Which Online Colleges Stock is a Better Buy?

The demand for digital educational alternatives is continuously growing as parents and students are increasingly focused on seamless and hassle-free ways to earn degrees. Over the past few years, this shift seems to have intensified as technological evolution reaches its peak and AI-focused alternatives are readily available with a click of a finger.

Stride vs. Grand Canyon: Which Online Colleges Stock is a Better Buy?

Grand Canyon Education: Asset-Light Model Still Has Room To Run

Grand Canyon Education's asset-light model, strong free cash flow, and aggressive buybacks have driven consistent EPS growth and shareholder returns. The company benefits from expanding hybrid/online education, healthcare partnerships, and accelerated nursing programs, offsetting traditional campus enrollment headwinds. Valuation models suggest an 8% capital gain plus 4% from buybacks, projecting a 12% total shareholder return—solid for a stable, debt-free business.

Grand Canyon Education: Asset-Light Model Still Has Room To Run

Zacks Investment Research

4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Rebounds

FUBO, CCL, LOPE, and TILE stand out as top picks as consumer sentiment sees its biggest monthly jump in over 30 years.

4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Rebounds

Zacks Investment Research

APEI or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either American Public Education (APEI) or Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

APEI or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

APEI vs. LOPE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of American Public Education (APEI) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

APEI vs. LOPE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sarah Collins - General Counsel Brian Mueller - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Bachus - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alex Paris - Barrington Research Steven Pawlak - Baird Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q1 2025 Grand Canyon Education Incorporated Earnings Conference Call.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research

Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.51 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.35 per share a year ago.

Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

PHOENIX , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE), ("GCE" or the "Company"), is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 22 university partners. GCE provides a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior services in these areas on a large scale.

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Zacks Investment Research

PRDO vs. LOPE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Perdoceo Education (PRDO) or Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

PRDO vs. LOPE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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