Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.830-0.850 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.540. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Perdoceo Education also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.970-3.120 EPS.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on PRDO shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen lowered Perdoceo Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $42.00 price target on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Perdoceo Education currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $42.00.

Perdoceo Education Stock Performance

PRDO stock traded up $1.45 on Friday, reaching $32.98. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 297,123 shares, compared to its average volume of 441,814. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $30.93 and a two-hundred day moving average of $32.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 4.47 and a quick ratio of 4.45. The company has a market capitalization of $2.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.77 and a beta of 0.90. Perdoceo Education has a 52 week low of $23.87 and a 52 week high of $38.02.

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $211.64 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $209.95 million. Perdoceo Education had a return on equity of 17.22% and a net margin of 19.24%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 20.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.50 earnings per share. Perdoceo Education has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.830-0.850 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 2.970-3.120 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Perdoceo Education will post 2.41 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Perdoceo Education Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Perdoceo Education’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.64%.

Perdoceo Education News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Perdoceo Education this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $2.97–$3.12 (above street at ~$2.78) and Q1‑2026 guidance to $0.830–$0.850 (well above prior consensus), signaling stronger-than-expected near‑term profitability and giving investors clearer upside to 2026 estimates. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results topped estimates: EPS $0.59 vs. $0.54 expected and revenue $211.6M vs. $210M expected; revenue grew ~20% YoY and margins/ROE remain healthy — a classic catalyst for multiple expansion. Earnings Report
• Positive Sentiment: Company expects up to $263M adjusted operating income in 2026 while citing expanding enrollments and an expanded repurchase program — both support EPS upside and shareholder returns. Seeking Alpha: 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings call highlighted continued enrollment growth and operational execution, reinforcing management’s confident guidance and the growth story that underpins improved margins. Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15/share (annualized yield ~1.8%), a modest return of capital that may attract income‑oriented investors but is not a major capital-allocation shift. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call prepared remarks and transcript are available for deeper read‑through (useful for investors researching enrollment drivers, marketing spend, and margin cadence). Transcript

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Perdoceo Education

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Perdoceo Education during the 4th quarter worth about $69,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Perdoceo Education in the 4th quarter worth approximately $99,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Perdoceo Education during the 4th quarter valued at $139,000. Abel Hall LLC acquired a new stake in Perdoceo Education during the fourth quarter valued at $201,000. Finally, Creative Planning purchased a new position in Perdoceo Education in the third quarter valued at about $218,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.46% of the company’s stock.

About Perdoceo Education

Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) is a for-profit postsecondary education provider offering certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The company operates primarily through two brand platforms—Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University—delivering career-focused education both on campus and online. These programs span fields such as business, information technology, healthcare and criminal justice, targeting working adults seeking to advance or pivot their careers.

With headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, Perdoceo serves students across the United States and internationally through its online offerings.