STRAStrategic Education, Inc. shows a mixed investment profile. Fundamentally, it offers a stable dividend yield and consistent profitability, but its growth metrics are moderate. Technically, current indicators suggest downward pressure. Thematic exposure is limited.
Strategic Education, Inc.'s core business in post-secondary education is in a mature industry with evolving dynamics. While online learning and workforce development are growth areas, the company does not appear to be at the forefront of disruptive technological or societal shifts.
Strategic Education, Inc. demonstrates consistent profitability and a healthy dividend. While revenue and earnings growth have been modest, its financial position appears stable, with manageable debt and positive cash flow.
The stock is exhibiting a strong downtrend across multiple timeframes. Key moving averages are acting as resistance, and momentum indicators are negative, suggesting further downside pressure in the short to medium term.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Digital Transformation in Education | 65 |
| Future of Work Skills | 70 |
| AI Integration in Education | 10 |
| Demographic Trends | 40 |
| Regulatory Landscape | 55 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 70 |
| Growth | 30 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 90 |
| Cash Flow | 60 |
| Dividend Yield | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 20 |
| Momentum | 25 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 30 |
| Earnings Momentum | 65 |
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 16.59 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings.
Consistent EPS Surprises
The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates in the last several quarters, with positive surprises ranging from 2.42% to 87.08%, indicating strong earnings execution.
Recent Performance Decline
The stock has experienced significant negative performance over multiple periods, including -14.75% year-to-date and -33.81% over the last year, indicating a downtrend.
Weakening Moving Averages
The 1-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) for 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, and 200 days are all below the current price, signaling a bearish trend across multiple timeframes.
May 2025
23
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
2
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
30
Next Earnings Date
H: $1.46
A: $1.43
L: $1.41
H: 324.00M
A: 322.84M
L: 322.00M
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 Education Technology Services. 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. In addition, the company operates Capella University that provides post-secondary education; Torrens University, which offers undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research, and specialized degree courses primarily in business, design and creative technology, health, hospitality, and education fields through online and on physical campuses located in Australia; Think Education, a vocational training organization; and Media Design School, which provides industry-endorsed courses in 3D animation and visual effects, game art and programming, graphic and motion design, digital media artificial intelligence, and creative advertising in New Zealand. It offers Workforce Edge, a platform which provides employers a full-service education benefits administration solution; and Sophia Learning, which offers low-cost online general education-level courses. Strategic Education, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
102.67 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for STRA have a max estimate of 105.00 and a min estimate of 98.00.