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U.S. Education Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 27, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies66
  • 7D3.8%
  • 3M-0.8%
  • 1Y17.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Education Services industry has risen 1.9%, driven by gains from Duolingo of 12%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 16%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Education Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$78.7bUS$34.6bUS$2.4b22.2x33.4x2.3x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$78.3bUS$34.8bUS$2.2b21.1x35.2x2.3x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$74.3bUS$34.0bUS$1.5b19.1x50.4x2.2x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$82.6bUS$34.1bUS$1.5b19.6x55.7x2.4x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$87.1bUS$34.1bUS$1.5b20.3x59.1x2.6x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$70.1bUS$33.5bUS$1.4b18.9x49.1x2.1x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$71.0bUS$33.5bUS$1.5b19.3x46.5x2.1x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$78.9bUS$33.2bUS$963.4m19.4x81.9x2.4x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$72.9bUS$32.6bUS$831.8m19.9x87.6x2.2x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$74.0bUS$32.7bUS$876.1m19.6x84.5x2.3x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$69.5bUS$32.6bUS$1.1b17.9x65.2x2.1x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$67.1bUS$29.3bUS$673.8m18.9x99.6x2.3x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$63.7bUS$32.1bUS$780.3m20.3x81.6x2x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$65.0bUS$31.9bUS$978.6m18.6x66.4x2x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$61.2bUS$31.8bUS$987.3m16.5x61.9x1.9x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$66.8bUS$29.7bUS$981.1m19x68.1x2.3x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$65.3bUS$28.2bUS$642.0m18.9x101.8x2.3x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$70.4bUS$28.5bUS$536.7m18x131.2x2.5x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$67.4bUS$28.1bUS$413.1m20.5x163.2x2.4x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$75.7bUS$29.8bUS$296.3m19.3x255.7x2.5x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$75.1bUS$29.8bUS$294.8m20.4x254.8x2.5x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$66.7bUS$27.7bUS$45.8m20.4x1455.7x2.4x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$63.5bUS$26.8bUS$104.4m17.2x608.4x2.4x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$62.1bUS$26.8bUS$111.2m17.8x558.4x2.3x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$60.1bUS$25.8b-US$153,072,941.0023.2x-392.4x2.3x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$54.6bUS$25.5b-US$373,860,621.0017.8x-146.1x2.1x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$56.1bUS$25.4b-US$232,347,186.0021.9x-241.4x2.2x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023US$57.9bUS$25.9b-US$963,813,921.0020.3x-60.1x2.2x
Sat, 18 Mar 2023US$55.1bUS$25.9b-US$941,392,993.0018.1x-58.6x2.1x
Mon, 13 Feb 2023US$57.5bUS$25.7b-US$866,045,322.0018.2x-66.4x2.2x
Wed, 11 Jan 2023US$49.2bUS$26.0b-US$1,820,068,102.0017.9x-27.1x1.9x
Fri, 09 Dec 2022US$44.2bUS$26.0b-US$1,783,038,429.0014.2x-24.8x1.7x
Sun, 06 Nov 2022US$43.6bUS$26.0b-US$2,005,211,464.0013.3x-21.8x1.7x
Tue, 04 Oct 2022US$43.5bUS$27.8b-US$3,129,584,672.0012.8x-13.9x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-13.9x


Total Market Cap: US$43.5bTotal Earnings: -US$3,129,584,672.00Total Revenue: US$27.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Education Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 91.8x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Education Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 33.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 91.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Education Services industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 7.5% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Education Services compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.61%
Consumer Discretionary-1.13%
Consumer Services2.55%
Education Services3.84%
Specialized Consumer Services0.11%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
DUOL DuolingoUS$326.3912.2%
+US$1.6b		17.4%PE127.6x
ATGE Adtalem Global EducationUS$152.188.2%
+US$416.7m		102.3%PE23.5x
LRN StrideUS$148.364.7%
+US$286.3m		76.7%PE22.2x
LOPE Grand Canyon EducationUS$216.943.4%
+US$197.5m		52.4%PE25.4x
UTI Universal Technical InstituteUS$31.8512.6%
+US$193.7m		97.1%PE27.5x

Latest News

EDU
US$51.35
New Oriental Education & Technology Group
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-30.1%
LGCY
US$9.99
Legacy Education
7D
-22.3%
1Y
127.6%
LAUR
US$30.94
Laureate Education
7D
3.5%
1Y
85.8%
LRN
US$148.36
Stride
7D
4.7%
1Y
76.7%

Flexible Digital Education Will Unlock New Market Opportunities

The slight increase in Stride’s future P/E ratio indicates modestly stronger earnings expectations, contributing to the consensus analyst price target rising from $163.75 to $167.50. What's in the News Gallup-McKinley County Schools filed a lawsuit against Stride alleging fraud, enrollment inflation, staffing law violations, improper cost-cutting, special education non-compliance, and whistleblower suppression, leading to a sharp drop in graduation rates and test scores.
PRDO
US$37.00
Perdoceo Education
7D
5.9%
1Y
66.9%

Enrollment Trends And Student Support Technologies Will Shape Future Education

The upward revision in Perdoceo Education's price target appears driven by an increase in its future P/E multiple, with the analyst consensus fair value rising from $40.00 to $42.00. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan of up to $75 million, valid until January 31, 2027; 1,799,571 shares (2.74%) have already been repurchased for $48.81 million under a previous plan.
DUOL
US$326.39
Duolingo
7D
12.2%
1Y
17.4%
QSG
US$9.23
QuantaSing Group
7D
-7.5%
1Y
401.6%

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The upward revision in QuantaSing Group’s price target primarily reflects significantly improved revenue growth forecasts and a marked decline in future P/E, resulting in an increased consensus analyst price target from $12.34 to $13.39. What's in the News Completed repurchase of 1,734,219 shares (3.19%) for $3.6 million under the buyback announced on June 11, 2024.
UDMY
US$7.04
Udemy
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-8.0%
GHC
US$1,184.80
Graham Holdings
7D
3.0%
1Y
45.4%
LOPE
US$216.94
Grand Canyon Education
7D
3.4%
1Y
52.4%

Expanding Online And Hybrid Education Will Secure Future Market Momentum

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).
AFYA
US$15.50
Afya
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-9.1%

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FCHL
US$0.65
Fitness Champs Holdings
7D
-91.0%
1Y
n/a
ATGE
US$152.18
Adtalem Global Education
7D
8.2%
1Y
102.3%
GOTU
US$3.21
Gaotu Techedu
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-13.2%
UTI
US$31.85
Universal Technical Institute
7D
12.6%
1Y
97.1%
BFAM
US$108.52
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-21.7%

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