Strategic Education Inc (STRA)

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Strategic Education, Inc. is a common equity listed on NASDAQ under the ticker STRA. The company provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary programs, as well as offerings focused on job-ready skills development. Its operations are organized into three segments: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services. Through Strayer University, Strategic Education offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, criminal justice, education, health services, information technology, and public administration, delivered at eastern U.S. campuses and online. The company also operates Capella University, Torrens University, Think Education, Media Design School, Hackbright Academy, Devmountain, and the Jack Welch Management Institute. In addition, its portfolio includes Workforce Edge, an employer education benefits administration platform, and Sophia Learning, which provides low-cost general education courses online. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
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-STRA
$115.70
54.5% Upside
Bargain
$88.67
18.4% Upside
Undervalued
Great
2.4
3.2%
July 29, 2026
12.8x
1.0x
1.3x
1.694 B
1.608 B
6.1%
96.1%
6.4
43.4%
134.1%
Valuation • Fair Value

Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) Fair Value by Valuation Model

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

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$115.70

Estimated upside of 54.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$135.56

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$64.33

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$138.11

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$75.80

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$98.74

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$88.67

Analysts imply upside of 18.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) 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 Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA)

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

Revenue

1.271 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.288 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

242.8 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

291.1 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

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

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA)

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

-2.73

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

6.4

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

134.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA). 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 Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA)

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

Next Earnings Date

July 29, 2026

Days to Earnings

8

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

3.2%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

2.4

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

43.4%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA), 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

Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) 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.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) 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: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) 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 Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) 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 Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) 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
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) 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.

Analyst Consensus for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA)

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
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) has a Buy consensus, with 1 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) Stock FAQ

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

Fair Value
$115.70
Estimated upside 54.5%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 54.5%
Analyst Target
$88.67
Implied upside 18.4%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) is $115.70. This implies an estimated upside of 54.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 54.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) is $88.67. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 18.4%.

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

The next earnings date currently listed for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) is July 29, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.2%, upcoming dividend amount is 2.4.

The current P/E ratio listed for Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) is 12.8x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Strategic Education Inc is 1.694 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Strategic Education Inc is 1.608 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Strategic Education Inc is NASDAQ-STRA, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ-STRA) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Strategic Education Inc is 6.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Strategic Education Inc is 96.1%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.