Perdoceo Education

Perdoceo reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $0.75 (expectation $0.71) and revenue of $213.4 million, slightly above estimates. Net income rose to $48 million; adjusted EPS was $0.80. The board raised the quarterly dividend from $0.15 to $0.17 and affirmed the full-year outlook with adjusted EPS of $3.10–$3.16. The stock traded modestly higher after-hours and management pointed to strong operating leverage, cost control and further investments in student acquisition and technology. » Mere på de.investing.com

Perdoceo Education’s stock climbed to a 52-week high of $38.04 and is currently trading at $38.09, up nearly 30% year-to-date and with a one-year return of 52.73%. InvestingPro still rates the stock below its fair value and highlights a high gross profit margin of 79.55%. The company announced a new share repurchase program of up to $100 million, replacing a prior $75 million program; about 2.5 million shares were previously repurchased at an average price of $29.80. The board also approved the “2026 Annual Incentive Plan” for executives, which ties 80% to the development of adjusted operating income and 20% to individual targets. » Mere på de.investing.com

Perdoceo Education’s compensation committee approved the annual incentive plan for 2026, which, as in 2025, is weighted 80% to a metric for adjusted operating income and 20% to individual goals; payouts require at least a threshold, the target payout is 100% and the maximum payout is 200% of target. The plan was approved on March 10. At the same time, a new buyback program of up to $100 million replaces the previous $75 million program; to date the company has repurchased about 2.5 million shares for $74.8 million. Perdoceo confirmed its guidance, describing the measures as a strategic step to enhance shareholder value. » Mere på de.investing.com