Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Projected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) is anticipated to post its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 6th. Analysts expect Perdoceo Education to announce earnings of $0.75 per share and revenue of $212.50 million for the quarter. Perdoceo Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.050-3.160 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.790-0.800 EPS. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $221.74 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $218.40 million. Perdoceo Education had a net margin of 19.91% and a return on equity of 18.51%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.70 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Perdoceo Education to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Perdoceo Education Stock Performance

Shares of PRDO opened at $32.92 on Wednesday. Perdoceo Education has a 1 year low of $26.66 and a 1 year high of $38.50. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $33.15 and its 200 day simple moving average is $33.72. The company has a market capitalization of $2.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.61, a PEG ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 0.71.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have weighed in on PRDO shares. Zacks Research downgraded Perdoceo Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Perdoceo Education in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $44.00 target price on Perdoceo Education in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Perdoceo Education has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $44.00.

Insider Activity at Perdoceo Education

In related news, Director Patrick W. Gross sold 3,647 shares of Perdoceo Education stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.98, for a total value of $127,572.06. Following the transaction, the director owned 114,970 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,021,650.60. This trade represents a 3.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Kenda B. Gonzales sold 9,308 shares of Perdoceo Education stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.79, for a total value of $323,825.32. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 48,158 shares in the company, valued at $1,675,416.82. The trade was a 16.20% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 38,270 shares of company stock valued at $1,336,193 over the last quarter. 1.46% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Perdoceo Education by 49.7% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,547,405 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,964,000 after buying an additional 513,599 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC boosted its position in Perdoceo Education by 874.1% during the 4th quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 325,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,544,000 after acquiring an additional 291,994 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of Perdoceo Education by 10.6% in the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,905,796 shares of the company’s stock worth $85,227,000 after purchasing an additional 278,825 shares in the last quarter. Callodine Capital Management LP increased its holdings in shares of Perdoceo Education by 35.8% during the fourth quarter. Callodine Capital Management LP now owns 963,690 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,265,000 after purchasing an additional 254,108 shares during the period. Finally, Two Sigma Investments LP raised its stake in shares of Perdoceo Education by 106.2% during the third quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 459,070 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,289,000 after purchasing an additional 236,397 shares in the last quarter. 93.46% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Perdoceo Education Company Profile

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.