Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) Updates Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Renee Jackson · The Cerbat GemPerdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO – Get Free Report) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.790-0.800 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.760. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Perdoceo Education also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.050-3.160 EPS.
Perdoceo Education Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ PRDO traded up $0.33 during trading on Thursday, reaching $34.44. The stock had a trading volume of 386,094 shares, compared to its average volume of 550,607. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 5.03 and a current ratio of 5.06. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $35.23 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $32.49. Perdoceo Education has a one year low of $26.66 and a one year high of $38.50. The stock has a market cap of $2.16 billion, a PE ratio of 14.29, a P/E/G ratio of 0.75 and a beta of 0.73.
Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.06. Perdoceo Education had a return on equity of 17.59% and a net margin of 18.90%.The company had revenue of $221.74 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $218.40 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.70 earnings per share. Perdoceo Education’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Perdoceo Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.050-3.160 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.790-0.800 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Perdoceo Education will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Perdoceo Education Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. Perdoceo Education’s payout ratio is currently 24.90%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on PRDO. Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $42.00 price objective on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Perdoceo Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $42.00.
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Insider Transactions at Perdoceo Education
In related news, SVP Greg E. Jansen sold 30,158 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.00, for a total transaction of $1,146,004.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 82,970 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,152,860. The trade was a 26.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP David C. Czeszewski sold 36,225 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $32.81, for a total value of $1,188,542.25. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 68,875 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,259,788.75. The trade was a 34.47% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 206,476 shares of company stock worth $7,273,879 in the last three months. 1.46% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Trending Headlines about Perdoceo Education
Here are the key news stories impacting Perdoceo Education this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 outperformance — Perdoceo reported EPS of $0.90 and revenue of $221.7M, beating consensus on EPS and topline growth year-over-year; this beat underpins the positive market reaction. Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Raised/firm guidance — Management set Q2 EPS guidance of $0.79–$0.80 (above the street) and FY26 EPS of $3.05–$3.16 (at/above consensus), supporting an expectation of continued earnings strength. Business Wire: First Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Strong profitability and cash generation — Management highlighted margin expansion (notable gross- and operating-profit gains) and healthy operating cash flow and cash balances, which improve financial flexibility. Quiver Quantitative: Q1 Financials
- Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary/transcript available — The prepared remarks and earnings call transcript provide detail on enrollment, retention and cost dynamics; investors should review to assess sustainability of margin gains. Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Some metrics slightly shy of alternative estimates — Third‑party data flagged diluted EPS and revenue that were marginally below certain consensus figures (small misses can temper momentum). Quiver Quantitative: Slight misses noted
- Negative Sentiment: Insider and institutional selling — Recent disclosures show meaningful insider share sales and large fund reductions in recent quarters, which could pressure the stock if selling continues. Quiver Quantitative: Insider & institutional activity
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Perdoceo Education
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PRDO. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its holdings in Perdoceo Education by 49.7% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,547,405 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,964,000 after purchasing an additional 513,599 shares in the last quarter. Cerity Partners LLC raised its holdings in Perdoceo Education by 874.1% during the fourth quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 325,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,544,000 after purchasing an additional 291,994 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in Perdoceo Education by 10.6% during the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,905,796 shares of the company’s stock worth $85,227,000 after purchasing an additional 278,825 shares in the last quarter. Callodine Capital Management LP raised its holdings in Perdoceo Education by 35.8% during the fourth quarter. Callodine Capital Management LP now owns 963,690 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,265,000 after purchasing an additional 254,108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Two Sigma Investments LP raised its holdings in Perdoceo Education by 106.2% during the third quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 459,070 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,289,000 after purchasing an additional 236,397 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.46% of the company’s stock.
Perdoceo Education Company Profile
Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) is a for-profit postsecondary education provider offering certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The company operates primarily through two brand platforms—Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University—delivering career-focused education both on campus and online. These programs span fields such as business, information technology, healthcare and criminal justice, targeting working adults seeking to advance or pivot their careers.
With headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, Perdoceo serves students across the United States and internationally through its online offerings.