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Strategic Education (STRA)
$77.10-1.75 (-2.22%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Strategic Education, Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Strategic Education, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $77.10 with a market capitalization of $1.7B. Wall Street consensus targets $87.00 (3 analysts), implying a +12.8% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 12% below its 52-week high of $87.38, remaining 2.8% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +12.8% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $305.93M↓ | $323.21M↑ | $319.95M↓ | $321.47M↑ | $303.59M |
| Gross Profit | $151.16M↓ | $163.26M↑ | $157.22M↑ | $155.32M↑ | $145.30M |
| Operating Income | $43.19M↓ | $54.60M↑ | $51.29M↑ | $48.54M↑ | $41.71M |
| Net Income | $32.81M↓ | $37.91M↑ | $26.63M↓ | $32.33M↑ | $29.74M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Strategic Education, Inc. provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and E...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.71B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.33%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.93%
Volume
Today's trading volume
302,160
Recent News
3 Reasons to Avoid STRA and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Strategic Education currently trades at $78.82 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 2.5%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.8% gain during that period.
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Tech Skills Academy Launch Adds Employer Upskilling Angle To STRA Valuation Story
Strategic Education's Workforce Edge division has launched the Tech Skills Academy, a new employer focused training platform. The academy offers structured programs in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics to support internal tech talent development. The launch expands Strategic Education's product set in technology driven education and targets employer demand for upskilling. For investors watching NasdaqGS:STRA, the Tech Skills Academy adds a fresh angle to the...