Q2 EPS Estimate for Strategic Education Raised by Analyst

Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for Strategic Education in a research report issued on Thursday, February 13th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the health services provider will earn $1.45 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.44. The consensus estimate for Strategic Education’s current full-year earnings is $4.79 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Strategic Education’s Q3 2026 earnings at $1.54 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $6.41 EPS.

Separately, Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 price target on shares of Strategic Education in a research report on Tuesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $126.00.

Strategic Education Stock Performance

STRA stock opened at $102.86 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $2.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.59, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.59. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $96.76 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $94.66. Strategic Education has a one year low of $85.11 and a one year high of $123.62.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Strategic Education

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of STRA. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in Strategic Education by 6.8% in the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 3,009 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $281,000 after buying an additional 191 shares during the period. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC grew its stake in shares of Strategic Education by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 8,113 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $758,000 after purchasing an additional 205 shares during the period. HighTower Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Strategic Education by 9.8% during the 3rd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 2,448 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $228,000 after purchasing an additional 218 shares during the period. US Bancorp DE grew its stake in shares of Strategic Education by 12.8% during the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,938 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $179,000 after purchasing an additional 220 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of Montreal Can grew its stake in shares of Strategic Education by 7.5% during the 4th quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 3,542 shares of the health services provider’s stock worth $331,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the period. 93.27% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Strategic Education Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 9th. Investors of record on Monday, December 2nd were given a $0.60 dividend. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.33%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 2nd. Strategic Education’s payout ratio is currently 45.71%.

About Strategic Education

Strategic Education, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. The company operates through U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services segments. It operates Strayer University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, education, health services, information technology, and public administration 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 MBA online through its Jack Welch Management Institute.