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NASDAQ : STRA

Strategic Education

$76.57
0.7+0.92%
At Close 4:00 PM
63.91
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Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) stock surged +0.92%, trading at $76.57 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $75.87. The stock opened at $75.87, fluctuating between $75.74 and $77.01 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

75.87
Prev. Close
1.8B
Market Cap
75.735
Day Low
15.92
P/E Ratio
4.81
EPS (TTM)
3.43
Cash Flow per Share
75.87
Open
23.49M
Number of Shares
77.01
Day High
95.36%
Free Float in %
70.72
Book Value
235.55K
Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Feb 18, 202675.8777.0175.7476.57235.55K
Feb 17, 202675.7377.3674.5375.87214.91K
Feb 13, 202674.0676.1172.1775.13258.56K
Feb 12, 202677.4578.2872.7674.06348.85K
Feb 11, 202681.2981.3677.1077.27231.71K
Feb 10, 202679.7981.9279.5580.62145.95K
Feb 09, 202681.0681.0679.5079.91118.89K
Feb 06, 202680.6781.7179.9381.36162.93K
Feb 05, 202681.8483.1579.2280.01306.58K
Feb 04, 202680.5382.7479.6381.34188.52K
Feb 03, 202685.5885.5878.7580.19317.38K
Feb 02, 202684.5386.7683.8585.96138.12K
Jan 30, 202683.9385.3883.8485.02168.88K
Jan 29, 202684.8385.7081.7884.56193.39K
Jan 28, 202684.5785.8083.6884.31187.07K
Jan 27, 202684.6585.4383.4583.94109.86K
Jan 26, 202685.3486.1683.9584.90108.38K
Jan 23, 202686.0186.4484.6185.6295.12K
Jan 22, 202685.9487.3885.7086.31106.83K
Jan 21, 202684.3485.7184.3485.70152.05K

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About Company

Strategic Education, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. It operates through three segments: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services. The company operates Strayer University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration, accounting, information technology, education, health services administration, public administration, and criminal justice at physical campuses located in the eastern United States, as well as through online; non-degree web and mobile application development courses through Hackbright Academy and Devmountain; and an executive MBA online through its Jack Welch Management Institute. It also operates Capella University, an online post-secondary education institution that provides various bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs to working adults in arts and sciences, business and technology, counseling and human services, education, nursing and health sciences, psychology, and public service leadership. The company operates Torrens University, which offers undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research, and specialized degree courses primarily in business, design and creative technology, health, hospitality, and education fields through online and on physical campuses located in Australia; Think Education, a vocational training organization; and Media Design School, which provides industry-endorsed courses in 3D animation and visual effects, game art and programming, graphic and motion design, digital media artificial intelligence, and creative advertising in New Zealand. It also offers Workforce Edge, a platform to employers that provides education benefits administration solutions; and Sophia Learning, which enables lower cost education benefits programs. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

Company Information

Employees3801
Beta0.55
Sales or Revenue$1.13B
5Y Sales Change%0.16%
Fiscal Year EndsDecember
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryEducation & Training Services

Company Overview

Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) closed at $76.57 USD, gaining $0.70 (0.92%) from the previous close of $75.87. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $72.17 and $104.51. With a market capitalization of about $1.80 billion, Strategic Education, Inc. is classified as a small-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.55). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 188.07 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, Strategic Education, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Education & Training Services industry. Led by CEO Karl McDonnell, the company employs approximately 3,801 people and listed since July 25, 1996. Strategic Education, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 -7.24%, SMA50 -7.02%, SMA200 -7.47%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 36.75 (weak momentum), while the ATR of 2.93 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -27.4% below its high and over 5.13% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 222.06 thousand shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 183.60 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Dividend & Fair Value

Strategic Education, Inc. last paid a dividend of 2.4 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.54%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $134.24. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Strategic Education, Inc. generated EPS of $4.81 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 4.92%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 15.3% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.13. The next quarter is forecast at $1.41. Next year's EPS is expected at $27.09. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 9 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $120.00 to $88.00. The high target offers 56.72% upside. The low target suggests 14.93% downside. The mean target is $103.89. This offers 35.68% upside. Strategic Education, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 06, 2025, missed forecasts by -13.08%. The prior quarter beat by 7.04%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 3.33% in July 31, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Strategic Education, Inc. has 23.90 million shares outstanding. The public float is 22.79 million shares, elevated short interest at 3.96% of float. This equals 670.78 thousand shares. The short ratio is 3.51 days. Institutional investors hold 98.49% of the float. Insiders own 3.45%. SILBERMAN ROBERT S holds 294.77 thousand shares, MCDONNELL RAYMOND KARL has 140.28 thousand shares and JACKSON DANIEL WAYNE has 104.14 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 2.10 thousand shares across 2 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Strategic Education generated $1.13B in revenue, or $47.29 per share. Gross margin was 43.92%, operating margin 9.98%, and net profit margin 6.16%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 3.28% and ROE at 4.22%.
On valuation metrics, Strategic Education trades at a P/E of 15.06, P/S of 1.42 and P/B of 1.04. The current ratio is 1.17 and quick ratio is 1.17. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is -0.49 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 0.07, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 1.49.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Strategic Education posted revenue of $1.13B, down slightly from $1.07B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $497.56M (margin 43.92%). Operating income was $113.12M (margin 10.0%). Net income was$69.79M (EPS $2.98).
The company ended the quarter with $221.15M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $213.33M, and net debt of $31.90M. Total assets were $2.13B, with equity of $1.65B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $117.12M, free cash flow of $80.18M, and capital expenditures of - $36.94M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) stock price?
Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) stock price is $76.57 in the last trading session. During the trading session, STRA stock reached the peak price of $77.01 while $75.74 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in STRA stock occurred in the recent session was 0.92% while the dollar amount for the price change in STRA stock was $0.70.
STRA's industry and sector of operation?
The NASDAQ listed STRA is part of Education & Training Services industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. Strategic Education, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of STRA?
Mr. Daniel W. Jackson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Andrew E. Watt
Chief Operating Officer & Pres of U.S. Higher Education
Dr. Sondra F. Stallard
Pres Emerita and Director of Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs - Strayer University
Mr. Tal Darmon
Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Jen Towns
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Robert S. Silberman
Executive Chairman
Mr. Karl McDonnell
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Terese Wilke
Director of Investor Relations
Joe Schaefer
Chief Transformation Officer
Ms. Lizette Benedi Herraiz Esq.
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec. of the Board
Ms. Andrea S. Backman
Chief Academic Officer & Provost
Dr. Michael A. Plater Ph.D.
Pres Emeritus & Director of Community College Relations - Strayer University
Ms. Christa E. Hokenson
Senior Vice President, Chief HR Officer & Chief Diversity Officer
How STRA did perform over past 52-week?
STRA's closing price is 6.1% higher than its 52-week low of $72.17 where as its distance from 52-week high of $104.51 is -26.73%.
How many employees does STRA have?
Number of STRA employees currently stands at 3,801.
Link for STRA official website?
Official Website of STRA is: https://www.strategiceducation.com
How do I contact STRA?
STRA could be contacted at phone 703 561 1600 and can also be accessed through its website. STRA operates from 2303 Dulles Station Boulevard, Herndon, VA 20171, United States.
How many shares of STRA are traded daily?
STRA stock volume for the day was 235.55K shares. The average number of STRA shares traded daily for last 3 months was 188.08K.
What is the market cap of STRA currently?
The market value of STRA currently stands at $1.80B with its latest stock price at $76.57 and 23.49M of its shares outstanding.
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