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Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA)
$81.44-0.15 (-0.18%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Strategic Education, Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Strategic Education, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $81.44 with a market capitalization of $1.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $98.33 (3 analysts), implying a +20.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 9% below its 52-week high of $89.73, remaining 2.7% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +20.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $337.26M↑ | $305.93M↓ | $323.21M↑ | $319.95M↓ | $321.47M |
| Gross Profit | $159.39M↑ | $151.16M↓ | $163.26M↑ | $157.22M↑ | $155.32M |
| Operating Income | $52.95M↑ | $43.19M↓ | $54.60M↑ | $51.29M↑ | $48.54M |
| Net Income | $37.16M↑ | $32.81M↓ | $37.91M↑ | $26.63M↓ | $32.33M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Strategic Education, Inc. provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and E...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.93B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
13.76
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.50
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.95%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
8.23%
Volume
Today's trading volume
166,735
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Record employer enrollment and margin expansion amid Australian headwinds.