Update shared on13 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 4.22%The modest increase in Grand Canyon Education’s consensus price target reflects a slightly higher expected future P/E multiple, signaling improved earnings outlook and investor sentiment, with fair value now at $222.33.
What's in the News
- The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Education Department, which could weaken the department and impact publicly traded education companies including Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). (Wall Street Journal)
- Grand Canyon Education issued Q3 2025 guidance with service revenue expected between $258.5 million and $260.5 million, and diluted EPS between $1.69 and $1.74. (Company Guidance)
- For Q4 2025, the company forecasts service revenue of $305.0 million to $310.0 million, and diluted EPS of $3.07 to $3.18. (Company Guidance)
- Full-year 2025 projections are for service revenue between $1,100.3 million and $1,107.3 million, and diluted EPS between $8.75 and $8.90. (Company Guidance)
- As of June 30, 2025, Grand Canyon Education repurchased 259,271 shares for $47.38 million, bringing total repurchases under its program to 21,066,617 shares (54.75% of outstanding) at a total cost of $1.99 billion since March 2016. (Company Buyback Update)
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Grand Canyon Education
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from $213.33 to $222.33.
- The Future P/E for Grand Canyon Education has risen slightly from 20.45x to 21.32x.
- The Discount Rate for Grand Canyon Education remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 6.95% to 6.96%.
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