Perdoceo Education Corp (PRDO)

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Perdoceo Education Corporation is a U.S.-based provider of postsecondary education listed on NASDAQ under the ticker PRDO. The company delivers online, campus-based, and blended learning programs through three operating segments: Colorado Technical University (CTU), the American InterContinental University System (AIUS), and the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS). Its academic offerings span business, management, healthcare-related fields, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, criminal justice, education, behavioral sciences, and graduate health sciences disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and nursing. Perdoceo also offers non-degree and professional development programs. In addition, it operates the intellipath learning platform, along with a mobile app and two-way messaging tools. Formerly known as Career Education Corporation, the company adopted its current name in January 2020 and was incorporated in 1994. It is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-PRDO
$36.64
21.5% Upside
Undervalued
$44
45.9% Upside
Undervalued
Great
0.6
2.0%
July 30, 2026
11.1x
1.9x
2.2x
1.905 B
1.327 B
5.8%
93.3%
7.5
22.3%
129.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$36.64

Estimated upside of 21.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$42.86

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$30.11

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$47.75

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$28.58

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$44

Analysts imply upside of 45.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

854.8 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

866 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

246.6 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

258.5 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.81

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

7.5

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

129.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 30, 2026

Days to Earnings

9

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

2.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.6

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

22.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Buy

The monthly technical read for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Not available

Analyst recommendation data for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is not currently available.

Buy 0
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$36.64
Estimated upside 21.5%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 21.5%
Analyst Target
$44
Implied upside 45.9%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is $36.64. This implies an estimated upside of 21.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 21.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is $44. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 45.9%.

The current financial health read for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is July 30, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.0%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.6.

The current P/E ratio listed for Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is 11.1x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Perdoceo Education Corp is 1.905 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Perdoceo Education Corp is 1.327 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Perdoceo Education Corp is NASDAQ-PRDO, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ-PRDO) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Perdoceo Education Corp is 5.8%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Perdoceo Education Corp is 93.3%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.