Cogna Educação (COGN3) Stock Overview
Operates as an educational organization in Brazil and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Cogna Educação S.A. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | R$2.54 |
| 52 Week High | R$4.75 |
| 52 Week Low | R$2.26 |
| Beta | 0.34 |
| 1 Month Change | -23.03% |
| 3 Month Change | -30.03% |
| 1 Year Change | -2.31% |
| 3 Year Change | 2.34% |
| 5 Year Change | -34.87% |
| Change since IPO | -1.75% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 29
COGN3: Dividend Visibility And Stronger Margins Will Support Future Share Repricing
Analysts now estimate Cogna Educação's fair value at around R$4.48 per share, compared with R$4.60 previously, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News The company announced an annual dividend of R$0.0143 per share, with payment scheduled for May 29, 2026, ex-date on April 28, 2026, and record date on April 27, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 15
COGN3: Dividend And Stable Margins Will Support Future Repricing Of Shares
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Cogna Educação, with fair value now at around R$4.60, down from R$4.67, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Cogna Educação S.A. announced an annual dividend of R$0.0143 per share.Narrative Update • Mar 31
COGN3: Revised Earnings Assumptions Will Support Future Repricing Of Undervalued Shares
Analysts have slightly revised their R$ price target on Cogna Educação, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which together indicate a more conservative earnings profile than previously assumed. Valuation Changes Fair Value: R$4.67 is unchanged, with the revised assumptions offsetting each other at the model level.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 29
COGN3: Dividend Visibility And Stronger Margins Will Support Future Share Repricing
Analysts now estimate Cogna Educação's fair value at around R$4.48 per share, compared with R$4.60 previously, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News The company announced an annual dividend of R$0.0143 per share, with payment scheduled for May 29, 2026, ex-date on April 28, 2026, and record date on April 27, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 15
COGN3: Dividend And Stable Margins Will Support Future Repricing Of Shares
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Cogna Educação, with fair value now at around R$4.60, down from R$4.67, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Cogna Educação S.A. announced an annual dividend of R$0.0143 per share.Narrative Update • Mar 31
COGN3: Revised Earnings Assumptions Will Support Future Repricing Of Undervalued Shares
Analysts have slightly revised their R$ price target on Cogna Educação, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which together indicate a more conservative earnings profile than previously assumed. Valuation Changes Fair Value: R$4.67 is unchanged, with the revised assumptions offsetting each other at the model level.Narrative Update • Mar 17
COGN3: Planned Stock Split Will Support Future Repricing Of Undervalued Shares
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Cogna Educação slightly from R$4.71 to R$4.67, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Cogna Educação has a planned stock split or significant stock dividend with a 1.1000011 to 1 ratio, scheduled for December 26, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 03
COGN3: Planned Stock Split Will Support Current Undervalued Share Price
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Cogna Educação broadly unchanged at around R$4.71 per share, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E assumptions driving a very small adjustment in their price target rationale. What's in the News Cogna Educação plans a stock split or significant stock dividend with a 1.1000011-for-1 ratio, scheduled for December 26, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 17
COGN3: Higher Future P/E And Stock Split Will Support Undervalued Shares
Analysts now place Cogna Educação's fair value at around R$4.71, a very small move from R$4.70. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Analysis Article • Feb 12
We Think Cogna Educação (BVMF:COGN3) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Narrative Update • Feb 02
COGN3: Future P/E And Planned Stock Split Will Support Fairly Valued Shares
Analysts have lifted their price target on Cogna Educação to R$4.70 from R$4.01, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which together support a higher fair value estimate. What's in the News Cogna Educação plans a stock split or significant stock dividend with a 1.1000011-for-1 ratio, scheduled for December 26, 2025 (Key Developments).
New Narrative • Jan 24
Health Course Shift And Credit Quality Will Pressure Margins And Future Earnings
Catalysts About Cogna Educação Cogna Educação operates higher education, basic education and educational services businesses in Brazil through units such as Kroton, Vasta and Saber. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Jan 22
Revenues Not Telling The Story For Cogna Educação S.A. (BVMF:COGN3) After Shares Rise 30%
The Cogna Educação S.A. ( BVMF:COGN3 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...Narrative Update • Jan 19
COGN3: Future P/E And Margin Outlook Will Support Fairly Valued Shares
Analysts have raised their price target for Cogna Educação from R$3.72 to R$4.01, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that slightly adjust their valuation framework. What's in the News Cogna Educação S.A. has a planned stock split or significant stock dividend with a 1.1000011 to 1 ratio, scheduled for December 26, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 07
Cogna Educação (BVMF:COGN3) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Narrative Update • Jan 05
COGN3: Future Earnings Multiple Will Reflect Undervalued Upside Despite Higher Discount Rate
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Cogna Educação from R$4.10 to about R$3.72, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Cogna Educação has scheduled a stock split or significant stock dividend with a 1.1000011-for-1 ratio, effective December 26, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 22
COGN3: Future Earnings Multiple Will Drive Attractive Upside From Current Levels
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Cogna Educação to reflect modestly stronger expectations for revenue growth and stable profitability, even as they apply a marginally higher discount rate and future price-to-earnings multiple in their valuation models. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remained unchanged at R$4.10 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value assessment.Narrative Update • Dec 08
COGN3: Future Earnings Multiple And Margins Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Cogna Educação slightly higher to R$4.10 from R$4.05, reflecting modestly increased fair value estimates and a marginally richer assumed future earnings multiple, despite a slightly higher discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: risen slightly to R$4.10 from R$4.05, reflecting a marginal upward revision in intrinsic value estimates.Analysis Article • Dec 06
There's Reason For Concern Over Cogna Educação S.A.'s (BVMF:COGN3) Price
It's not a stretch to say that Cogna Educação S.A.'s ( BVMF:COGN3 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x right now...Narrative Update • Nov 24
COGN3: Future Margins And Index Addition Will Shape Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for Cogna Educação from R$3.82 to R$4.05, citing improved anticipated profit margins. This comes despite adjusted expectations for revenue growth and a slightly higher discount rate.Analysis Article • Nov 14
Shareholders Shouldn’t Be Too Comfortable With Cogna Educação's (BVMF:COGN3) Strong Earnings
The latest earnings release from Cogna Educação S.A. ( BVMF:COGN3 ) disappointed investors. We did some analysis and...Analysis Article • Nov 13
Cogna Educação (BVMF:COGN3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Nov 04
COGN3: Improved Margins And Index Inclusion Will Shape Outlook Despite Ongoing Risks
Analysts have increased their price target for Cogna Educação from R$3.61 to R$3.82. They cite an improved profit margin outlook and a lower discount rate, both of which are driving higher fair value estimates.Narrative Update • Oct 20
Digital Learning In Brazil Will Shape Future Opportunities Despite Challenges
Analysts have raised their price target for Cogna Educação from R$3.32 to R$3.61. They cite improved revenue growth and profit margin expectations as key factors behind the upward revision.Analysis Article • Oct 02
Cogna Educação (BVMF:COGN3) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Sep 06
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Cogna Educação S.A. (BVMF:COGN3)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.7x in the Consumer Services industry in Brazil, you could...New Narrative • Aug 25
Digital Learning In Brazil Will Shape Future Opportunities Despite Challenges
Key Takeaways Digital adoption, technology investments, and an asset-light strategy are strengthening margins, scalability, and long-term free cash flow generation. Socioeconomic tailwinds, favorable regulation, and financial discipline support enrollment, revenue growth, and increased market share.Analysis Article • May 12
Cogna Educação S.A. (BVMF:COGN3) Stocks Shoot Up 32% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Despite an already strong run, Cogna Educação S.A. ( BVMF:COGN3 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 32% in...Analysis Article • Mar 28
Cogna Educação S.A.'s (BVMF:COGN3) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 31% Share Price Bounce
Cogna Educação S.A. ( BVMF:COGN3 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 31% gain in the last month alone...Analysis Article • Mar 19
Cogna Educação's (BVMF:COGN3) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
Cogna Educação S.A.'s ( BVMF:COGN3 ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. We did some...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Cogna Educação S.A. (BVMF:COGN3) Just Reported Annual Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Cogna Educação S.A. ( BVMF:COGN3 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.4...Analysis Article • Feb 11
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Cogna Educação (BVMF:COGN3)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Amongst other things...Analysis Article • Jan 18
Cogna Educação S.A.'s (BVMF:COGN3) 26% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
Cogna Educação S.A. ( BVMF:COGN3 ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26% in the...Analysis Article • Dec 02
Cogna Educação S.A.'s (BVMF:COGN3) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.4x in the Consumer Services industry in Brazil, you could...Analysis Article • Jul 19
Pinning Down Cogna Educação S.A.'s (BVMF:COGN3) P/S Is Difficult Right Now
There wouldn't be many who think Cogna Educação S.A.'s ( BVMF:COGN3 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x is worth...Analysis Article • May 11
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Cogna Educação (BVMF:COGN3)
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...Analysis Article • Apr 19
Market Cool On Cogna Educação S.A.'s (BVMF:COGN3) Revenues Pushing Shares 25% Lower
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Cogna Educação S.A. ( BVMF:COGN3 ) share price has dived 25% in the last...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Does Cogna Educação (BVMF:COGN3) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Cogna Educação (BVMF:COGN3) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? More often than not, we'll see a...Analysis Article • Jan 08
Cogna Educação S.A. (BVMF:COGN3) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
There wouldn't be many who think Cogna Educação S.A.'s ( BVMF:COGN3 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.1x is worth...Analysis Article • Oct 18
Here's What's Concerning About Cogna Educação's (BVMF:COGN3) Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...Shareholder Returns
| COGN3 | BR Consumer Services | BR Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -2.7% | -2.1% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | -2.3% | -9.4% | 15.0% |
Return vs Industry: COGN3 exceeded the BR Consumer Services industry which returned -10.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: COGN3 underperformed the BR Market which returned 12.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| COGN3 volatility | |
|---|---|
| COGN3 Average Weekly Movement | 6.1% |
| Consumer Services Industry Average Movement | 7.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in BR Market | 8.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in BR Market | 1.9% |
Stable Share Price: COGN3 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the BR market.
Volatility Over Time: COGN3's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 25,000 | Roberto Valério Neto | www.cogna.com.br |
Cogna Educação S.A. operates as an educational organization in Brazil and internationally. It operates through three segments: Kroton, Vasta, and Saber. The company provides in-person and distance learning for higher education and postgraduate courses; and editing, marketing, and distribution of textbooks, paradidactic books and handouts.
Cogna Educação S.A. Fundamentals Summary
| COGN3 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | R$5.07b |
| Earnings (TTM) | R$671.86m |
| Revenue (TTM) | R$7.54b |
7.5x
P/E Ratio0.7x
P/S RatioIs COGN3 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| COGN3 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | R$7.54b |
| Cost of Revenue | R$2.49b |
| Gross Profit | R$5.04b |
| Other Expenses | R$4.37b |
| Earnings | R$671.86m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.34 |
| Gross Margin | 66.92% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.92% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 27.5% |
How did COGN3 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.1%
Current Dividend Yield34%
Payout RatioDoes COGN3 pay a reliable dividends?
See COGN3 dividend history and benchmarks| Cogna Educação dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Dec 26 2025 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Dec 20 2028 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 147 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 943 days |
Does COGN3 pay a reliable dividends?
See COGN3 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 14:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Cogna Educação S.A. is covered by 21 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Flavio Yoshida | BofA Global Research |
| Frederico Mendes | Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários |
| Marcio Osako | Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários |