Phoenix Education Partners (PXED) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiary, The University of Phoenix, Inc., provides online higher education for working adults in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$27.19 |
| 52 Week High | US$47.08 |
| 52 Week Low | US$23.52 |
| Beta | 0 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.85% |
| 3 Month Change | -6.27% |
| 1 Year Change | n/a |
| 3 Year Change | n/a |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | -28.73% |
Recent News & Updates
PXED: Margin Execution And AI Enrollment Shifts Will Shape Upside Potential
Analysts reduced the Phoenix Education Partners price target to $51 from $56, citing slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, which was partly offset by a small improvement in modeled profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent street research on Phoenix Education Partners points to a mixed near term setup, but with several bullish analysts still highlighting constructive elements in the story.Phoenix Education Partners: Higher Marketing Spend Has Yet To Repair Growth
Summary I maintain a hold rating on Phoenix Education Partners as student acquisition challenges from AI-powered search now visibly impact financials. PXED reduced FY2026 revenue guidance and raised advertising spend, yet enrollment growth remains weak and conversion metrics have not stabilized. Employer-supported enrollment offers some stability, now at a 36% mix, but unit economics and revenue impact remain opaque due to tuition discounts. PXED trades at a significant valuation discount to peers, justified by ongoing growth headwinds and uncertainty around the effectiveness of its new marketing strategy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
PXED: Margin Strength And AI Initiative Will Support Future Earnings Power
Phoenix Education Partners' analyst price target has been revised lower, with the fair value estimate moving from $46.13 to $42.75 as analysts weigh softer revenue assumptions, stronger margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent mixed quarterly updates. Analyst Commentary Analysts covering Phoenix Education Partners are reassessing the stock after a mixed quarter that combined softer top line trends with stronger profitability, leading to lower price targets but still generally constructive views on execution.Recent updates
PXED: Margin Execution And AI Enrollment Shifts Will Shape Upside Potential
Analysts reduced the Phoenix Education Partners price target to $51 from $56, citing slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, which was partly offset by a small improvement in modeled profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent street research on Phoenix Education Partners points to a mixed near term setup, but with several bullish analysts still highlighting constructive elements in the story.Phoenix Education Partners: Higher Marketing Spend Has Yet To Repair Growth
Summary I maintain a hold rating on Phoenix Education Partners as student acquisition challenges from AI-powered search now visibly impact financials. PXED reduced FY2026 revenue guidance and raised advertising spend, yet enrollment growth remains weak and conversion metrics have not stabilized. Employer-supported enrollment offers some stability, now at a 36% mix, but unit economics and revenue impact remain opaque due to tuition discounts. PXED trades at a significant valuation discount to peers, justified by ongoing growth headwinds and uncertainty around the effectiveness of its new marketing strategy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaPXED: Margin Strength And AI Initiative Will Support Future Earnings Power
Phoenix Education Partners' analyst price target has been revised lower, with the fair value estimate moving from $46.13 to $42.75 as analysts weigh softer revenue assumptions, stronger margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent mixed quarterly updates. Analyst Commentary Analysts covering Phoenix Education Partners are reassessing the stock after a mixed quarter that combined softer top line trends with stronger profitability, leading to lower price targets but still generally constructive views on execution.Investors Can Find Comfort In Phoenix Education Partners' (NYSE:PXED) Earnings Quality
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. ( NYSE:PXED ). However...Shareholder Returns
| PXED | US Consumer Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.7% | -3.5% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | n/a | -16.4% | 19.9% |
Return vs Industry: Insufficient data to determine how PXED performed against the US Consumer Services industry.
Return vs Market: Insufficient data to determine how PXED performed against the US Market.
Price Volatility
| PXED volatility | |
|---|---|
| PXED Average Weekly Movement | 6.5% |
| Consumer Services Industry Average Movement | 8.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: PXED has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: PXED's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 4,600 | Chris Lynne | www.phoenixeducationpartners.com |
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc., through its subsidiary, The University of Phoenix, Inc., provides online higher education for working adults in the United States. It develops talent solutions programs for employers, including a talent-sourcing platform that connects employers with students whose skills profiles align with job postings; and an AI-powered tool that scans an employer’s inventory of sought-after skills and designs development pathways to internal job opportunities. The company was formerly known as AP VIII Queso Holdings, L.P. and changed its name to Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. in September 2025.
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| PXED fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$980.13m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$82.90m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.01b |
Is PXED overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PXED income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.01b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$440.99m |
| Gross Profit | US$572.69m |
| Other Expenses | US$489.80m |
| Earnings | US$82.90m |
Last Reported Earnings
May 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.30 |
| Gross Margin | 56.50% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.18% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did PXED perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/16 02:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/31 |
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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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 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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Analyst Sources
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 8 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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| Alexander Paris | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Griffin Boss | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |