LOPE Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of LOPE?

Vince GrellExecutive Vice President of University PartnershipsMs. Dilek MarshChief Technology OfficerMs. Kathy J. ClaypatchChief Information OfficerDr. W. Stan MeyerChief Operating OfficerMs. Lori BrowningSenior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Daniel E. BachusChief Financial OfficerMr. Brian E. MuellerChairman, Pres & Chief Executive Officer

NASDAQ : LOPE

Grand Canyon Education

$167.79

5.44+3.35%

At Close 4:00 PM

68.65

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Stock Price Today

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) stock surged +3.35%, trading at $167.79 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $162.35. The stock opened at $163.81, fluctuating between $161.62 and $168.32 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

162.35

Prev. Close

4.69B

Market Cap

161.62

Day Low

22.61

P/E Ratio

7.42

EPS (TTM)

6.71

Cash Flow per Share

163.81

Open

27.97M

Number of Shares

168.32

Day High

96.42%

Free Float in %

24.29

Book Value

467.49K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 18, 2026	161.73	168.49	161.62	167.79	470.4K
Feb 17, 2026	162.13	164.13	159.30	162.35	257.57K
Feb 13, 2026	157.42	161.70	155.85	161.09	294.02K
Feb 12, 2026	159.85	162.31	151.91	157.28	408.14K
Feb 11, 2026	169.71	169.76	160.00	160.29	280.15K
Feb 10, 2026	167.06	171.38	167.06	169.65	178.53K
Feb 09, 2026	169.14	169.84	164.16	168.19	206.97K
Feb 06, 2026	168.28	171.79	167.17	169.72	199.44K
Feb 05, 2026	168.80	174.51	164.24	167.94	198.45K
Feb 04, 2026	164.27	168.72	163.52	166.98	244.96K
Feb 03, 2026	173.84	174.41	163.82	164.53	449.79K
Feb 02, 2026	174.96	178.33	174.51	175.15	189.66K
Jan 30, 2026	171.79	175.89	169.94	173.84	301.89K
Jan 29, 2026	176.22	176.57	169.09	172.54	248.4K
Jan 28, 2026	175.75	179.14	174.32	174.93	232.72K
Jan 27, 2026	175.55	177.63	172.45	174.09	184.74K
Jan 26, 2026	178.77	180.56	173.74	175.28	222.27K
Jan 23, 2026	179.65	180.50	175.68	177.99	345.5K
Jan 22, 2026	181.55	182.16	177.68	179.70	305.99K
Jan 21, 2026	179.98	181.87	178.09	180.48	238.98K

Contact Details

Phoenix, AZ 85017

United States

https://www.gce.com 602 247 4400

About Company

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides education services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company's technology services include learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; academic services comprises program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites; and counseling services and support include admission, financial aid, and field experience and other counseling services. It also offers marketing and communication services, such as lead acquisition, digital communications strategy, brand identity, market research, media planning and strategy, video, and business intelligence and data science; and back-office services comprising finance and accounting, human resources, audit, and procurement services. The company, through its subsidiary, Orbis Education Services, LLC, supports healthcare education programs for 27 universities. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Company Overview

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) closed at $167.79 USD, gaining $5.44 (3.35%) from the previous close of $162.35. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $149.83 and $223.04. With a market capitalization of about $4.69 billion, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.71). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 331.01 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Education & Training Services industry. Led by CEO Brian E. Mueller, the company employs approximately 4,092 people and listed since November 20, 2008. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides education services to colleges and universities in the United States.

Technical Performance

LOPE has shown mixed momentum, gaining 0.54% over the past week and -15.88% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 7.03%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 -4.78%, SMA50 -3.46%, SMA200 -12.33%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 41.0 (neutral), while the ATR of 6.1 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -27.21% below its high and over 8.36% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 299.40 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 329.69 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 21.84, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 4.27 and a price-to-book ratio of 6.09 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 19.26, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $276.26. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. generated EPS of $7.41 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 7.56%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 10.06% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.78. The next quarter is forecast at $3.19. Next year's EPS is expected at $8.88. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 8 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $230.00 to $202.00. The high target offers 37.08% upside. The low target suggests 20.39% downside. The mean target is $217.12. This offers 29.4% upside. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended November 05, 2025, missed forecasts by 0.0%. The prior quarter beat by 11.68%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 15.45% in August 06, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. has 28.09 million shares outstanding. The public float is 27.08 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.09% of float. This equals 452.89 thousand shares. The short ratio is 2.04 days. Institutional investors hold 102.69% of the float. Insiders own 2.07%. MUELLER BRIAN E holds 293.41 thousand shares, BACHUS DANIEL E has 110.25 thousand shares and Meyer William Stan has 104.70 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 600.00 shares across 1 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Grand Canyon Education generated $960.90M in revenue, or $31.87 per share. Gross margin was 51.54%, operating margin 25.94%, and net profit margin 21.33%. Returns are exceptional, with ROA at 21.53% and ROE at 28.55%.
On valuation metrics, Grand Canyon Education trades at a P/E of 21.84, P/S of 4.27 and P/B of 6.09. The current ratio is 3.17 and quick ratio is 3.17. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 27.16 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.15, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 2.52.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Grand Canyon Education posted revenue of $960.90M, down slightly from $911.31M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $495.29M (margin 51.54%). Operating income was $249.26M (margin 25.9%). Net income was$204.99M (EPS $6.83).
The company ended the quarter with $244.51M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $99.28M, and net debt of - $47.19M. Total assets were $952.02M, with equity of $718.01M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $243.66M, free cash flow of $198.23M, and capital expenditures of - $45.43M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Grand Canyon Education, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -8.14%, with price expected at $154.14 by March 04, 2026, within a range of $150.33 to $157.70 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 7.54%, reaching $180.44 by May 18, 2026, with a range of $146.31 to $199.49. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 13.89%, with price at $191.09 by February 18, 2027, within a range of $185.87 to $196.01.

Key Takeaways

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) shares are flat 7.03% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Grand Canyon Education, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 21.84. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Outperform territory and a mean price target of $133.74, suggesting -20.29% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-8.14% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (7.54% over three months), and a longer-term gain (13.89% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) stock price?

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) stock price is $167.79 in the last trading session. During the trading session, LOPE stock reached the peak price of $168.32 while $161.62 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in LOPE stock occurred in the recent session was 3.35% while the dollar amount for the price change in LOPE stock was $5.44.

LOPE's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed LOPE is part of Education & Training Services industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of LOPE?

Vince Grell
Executive Vice President of University Partnerships
Ms. Dilek Marsh
Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Kathy J. Claypatch
Chief Information Officer
Dr. W. Stan Meyer
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Lori Browning
Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Daniel E. Bachus
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Brian E. Mueller
Chairman, Pres & Chief Executive Officer

How LOPE did perform over past 52-week?

LOPE's closing price is 11.99% higher than its 52-week low of $149.83 where as its distance from 52-week high of $223.04 is -24.77%.

How many employees does LOPE have?

Number of LOPE employees currently stands at 4,092.

Link for LOPE official website?

Official Website of LOPE is: https://www.gce.com

How do I contact LOPE?

LOPE could be contacted at phone 602 247 4400 and can also be accessed through its website. LOPE operates from 2600 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017, United States.

How many shares of LOPE are traded daily?

LOPE stock volume for the day was 467.49K shares. The average number of LOPE shares traded daily for last 3 months was 331.01K.

What is the market cap of LOPE currently?

The market value of LOPE currently stands at $4.69B with its latest stock price at $167.79 and 27.97M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	4092
Beta	0.71
Sales or Revenue	$960.90M
5Y Sales Change%	0.804%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Education & Training Services

LOPE Company Profile and Key Details

Grand Canyon Education

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Technical Performance

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Earnings & Analyst Outlook

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Dividend & Fair Value

Financial & Profitability Overview

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Price Forecast & Outlook

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