Perdoceo Education

PRDO

Market cap $2.09B

Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Investors with an interest in Schools stocks have likely encountered both Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Investors with an interest in Schools stocks have likely encountered both Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Perdoceo Education NASDAQ: PRDO reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, with management citing enrollment gains, high student retention and continued investments in marketing, admissions and technology across its academic institutions.

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Perdoceo Education (PRDO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.9 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.84 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.7 per share a year ago.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perdoceo Education Corporation Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call for May 7th.

Perdoceo Education Corporation earns a "Buy" rating based on attractive valuation, robust balance sheet, and positive growth prospects. PRDO's enrollment is consistently rising, with recent revenue and profit growth driven by the USAHS acquisition and improved operating efficiency. 2026 guidance targets adjusted operating income of $263 million and EPS between $2.78 and $2.93, reflecting enrollment momentum and new program rollouts.