Perdoceo Education Corporation
NASDAQ•PRDO
CEO: Mr. Todd S. Nelson
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Education & Training Services
Listing Date: 1998-01-29
Perdoceo Education Corporation provides postsecondary education through online, campus-based, and blended learning programs in the United States. It operates in two segments, Colorado Technical University and The American InterContinental University System. The Colorado Technical University segment offers academic programs, such as business and management, nursing, healthcare management, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. The American InterContinental University System segment provides academic programs, including business studies, information technologies, education, and health sciences. The company also offers non-degree and professional development programs. In addition, it operates intellipath, a learning platform used to educate students; and a mobile application and two-way messaging platform. The company was formerly known as Career Education Corporation and changed its name to Perdoceo Education Corporation in January 2020. Perdoceo Education Corporation was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$1.92B
P/E (TTM)
12.5
20
Dividend Yield
1.9%
52W High
$38.02
52W Low
$23.87
52W Range
Rank27Top 10.6%
5.8
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 5.8 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2015-2024
Financial Dashboard
Q3 2025 Data
Revenue
$211.87M+24.76%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.62+6.90%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$39.37M-21.26%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Revenue Jumps 24.8% Total revenue reached $211.9M USD, increasing 24.8% compared to prior quarter, driven by USAHS acquisition.
Operating Income Rises $51.0M USD operating income, up 13.8% for the quarter compared to $44.8M USD last year period.
Strong Operating Cash Flow Operating cash flow provided $185.1M USD year-to-date, significantly up from $144.0M USD last year period.
Adjusted EPS Improvement Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.65 USD for the quarter, showing improvement from $0.59 USD reported previously.
Risk Factors
Regulatory Uncertainty High Uncertainty remains regarding Title IV program funding levels and potential changes to Gainful Employment rules.
AIUS Enrollment Declines AIUS total student enrollments decreased 2.9% as of September 30, 2025, due to academic calendar timing.
Legal Proceedings Exposure Accrual for estimated legal fees and settlements stands at $1.9M USD as of September 30, 2025 period end.
Goodwill Tax Deductibility Goodwill recorded from USAHS acquisition, $17.0M USD, is not deductible for income tax reporting purposes.
Outlook
Technology Investment Focus Continued investment in student technology and integrating AI to enhance prospective student identification and engagement.
New Share Repurchase Plan New $75.0M stock repurchase program approved July 2025; $54.3M remains available as of September 30.
Revenue Growth Expected Full year 2025 revenue expected higher, driven by USAHS acquisition and expected total student enrollment growth.
Quarterly Dividend Growth Quarterly dividend payments expected to remain an integral part of balanced capital allocation strategy moving forward.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$4.04B
$3.15B
$1.45B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
79.7%
AFYA63.4%
COUR54.6%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCO | $3.04B | 44.0 | 23.9% | 3.0% |
| CHEF | $2.62B | 33.3 | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| CCU | $2.31B | 14.2 | 10.1% | 36.0% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
6.3%
Steady Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
8.2%
Profitability Improving
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Research & Insights
Next earnings:Feb 17, 2026
EPS:$0.54
|Revenue:-
Reports
All Years
Form 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: Sep 30, 2025|Filed: Nov 4, 2025|Revenue: $211.87M+24.8%|EPS: $0.62+6.9%BeatForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Jun 30, 2025|Filed: Jul 31, 2025|Revenue: $209.58M+25.7%|EPS: $0.63+6.8%BeatForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Mar 31, 2025|Filed: May 1, 2025|Revenue: $213.00M+26.6%|EPS: $0.67+11.7%BeatForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Feb 18, 2025|Revenue: $681.26M-4.0%|EPS: $2.25+1.4%BeatForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: Sep 30, 2024|Filed: Nov 12, 2024|Revenue: $169.83M-5.6%|EPS: $0.58-7.9%BeatForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Jul 31, 2024|Revenue: $166.74M-10.6%|EPS: $0.59-27.2%BeatForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: May 1, 2024|Revenue: $168.26M-14.0%|EPS: $0.60+17.6%BeatForm 10-K - FY 2023
Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Feb 21, 2024|Revenue: $710.00M+2.1%|EPS: $2.22+57.4%Beat