Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)

Currency in USD
150.80
-0.08(-0.05%)
Closed·
150.800.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
147.09151.69
52 wk Range
134.27223.04
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
150.8
Open
148.68
Day's Range
147.09-151.69
52 wk Range
134.27-223.04
Volume
250.05K
Average Volume (3m)
346.2K
1-Year Change
-10.0561%
Book Value / Share
25.53
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
195.00
Upside
+29.31%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Grand Canyon Education Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 195.00
(+29.31% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Buy185.00+22.68%198.00MaintainJul 06, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy200.00+32.63%-New CoverageJun 09, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy198.00+31.30%-MaintainJun 04, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy221.00+46.55%245.00MaintainNov 06, 2025
BMO Capital
Buy245.00+62.47%210.00MaintainOct 06, 2025

Grand Canyon Education Inc SWOT Analysis


Resilient Performance
Grand Canyon Education demonstrates robust financial recovery post-pandemic, with Q1 2024 EPS of $2.35 surpassing estimates and positive revenue projections for 2024-2025
Strategic Diversification
Explore LOPE's five growth pillars, including GCU Ground Campus, Online, Hybrid/Orbis, Trades, and distance education for 18-year-olds, positioning the company for expansion
Navigating Challenges
Learn how LOPE addresses FAFSA delays impacting enrollments through increased outreach and campus visits, while maintaining optimism for fall 2024 growth
Future Outlook
Analysts project continued growth with price targets ranging from $155 to $160, highlighting LOPE's potential in the competitive online education landscape
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Grand Canyon Education Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Grand Canyon Education posted Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.81, beating estimates by 7.1%, though shares fell 5.76% on softer outlook concerns.
  • Service revenue rose 6.7% YoY to $264M; operating margin expanded 110 bps to 22.0% driven by enrollment growth and operating leverage.
  • Amended services agreement with Grand Canyon University will reduce annual revenue by ~$20M with minimal impact on operating income.
  • Management expects mid-to-high single-digit online enrollment growth in H2 2026; ground enrollment stable at 25,000, hybrid growth in teens or better.
  • Company repurchased 471,489 shares for $75.3M; announced growth initiatives including new law college for fall 2027 and construction technologies program.
Last Updated: 2026-07-30, 05:30 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.81 / 1.69
Revenue / Forecast
264.04M / 262.3M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LOPE Income Statement

Compare LOPE to Peers and Sector

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P/E Ratio
17.3x9.3x10.4x
PEG Ratio
-0.300.02
Price/Book
5.8x3.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.4x2.2x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
32.6%33.7%26.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates as an education services company in the United States. The company provides technology services, including learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; and academic services, such as program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites. It also offers counseling services and support, which includes admission services, financial aid, counseling services, and field experience counseling; marketing and communication services, including lead acquisition, digital communications strategy, brand identity, media planning and strategy, video, business intelligence, analytics, and data science, and market research and insights; and back-office services, such as finance and accounting, human resources, audit, and procurement services. In addition, it provides education services to 20 university partners. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was formerly known as Significant Education, Inc. and changed its name to Grand Canyon Education, Inc. in August 2005. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
12.99M49.53%1.96B
Other Institutional Investors
14.73M50.47%2.22B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
27.72M100.00%4.18B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.10.72%2,811,361424,178
FMR LLC10.23%2,681,188404,538

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FAQ

What Is the Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Stock Price Today?

The Grand Canyon Education stock price today is 150.80 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Grand Canyon Education Trade On?

Grand Canyon Education is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Grand Canyon Education?

The stock symbol for Grand Canyon Education is "LOPE."

What Is the Grand Canyon Education Market Cap?

As of today, Grand Canyon Education market cap is 3.88B USD.

What Is Grand Canyon Education's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Grand Canyon Education EPS (TTM) is 8.26.

When Is the Next Grand Canyon Education Earnings Date?

Grand Canyon Education will release its next earnings report on Oct 22, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LOPE a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Grand Canyon Education Stock Split?

Grand Canyon Education has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Grand Canyon Education Have?

Grand Canyon Education has 4961 employees.

What is the current trading status of Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)?

As of Aug 05, 2026, Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) is trading at a price of 150.80 USD, with a previous close of 150.80 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 147.09 USD to 151.69 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 134.27 USD to 223.04 USD.

What Is Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Grand Canyon Education is 195.00 USD, with a high estimate of 200 USD and a low estimate of 185 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +29.31% Upside potential.
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