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Grand Canyon Education Inc. Shares Surge Above 200-Day Moving Average
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 4:58 pm ET1min read
Grand Canyon Education Inc. shares (LOPE) crossed above their 200-day moving average of $172.68, reaching $172.81 per share. The stock is currently trading up 2.6% on the day. The 52-week low is $130.69, and the 52-week high is $202.28.
Grand Canyon Education Inc. (LOPE) shares crossed above their 200-day moving average of $172.68, reaching $172.81 per share on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This significant milestone marks a 2.6% increase in the stock's value for the day. The move upward comes amidst a broader market trend where the 52-week low is $130.69 and the 52-week high is $202.28.The stock's performance has been influenced by several institutional investors increasing their stakes in Grand Canyon Education Inc. Vestcor Inc., for instance, boosted its holdings by 31.4% during the first quarter, owning 8,037 shares after purchasing an additional 1,919 shares [1]. Other notable institutional investors, such as FMR LLC, Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., Invesco Ltd., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, and Reinhart Partners LLC, have also made substantial additions to their positions [1].
The company's recent earnings report for the second quarter of 2025 highlighted a strong performance. Grand Canyon Education Inc. reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.53, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $1.38 [2]. The company's service revenue for the quarter increased by 8.8% to $247.5 million, driven by a 10.3% increase in partner enrollments [3].
Several brokerages have provided their analyses on LOPE. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective to $210.00 but maintained an "outperform" rating, while Wall Street Zen downgraded their rating to "hold" [1]. Barrington Research reiterated an "outperform" rating with a target price of $215.00 [1].
Investors should closely monitor the continued institutional interest and the company's quarterly earnings reports to gauge the stock's future performance. The recent move above the 200-day moving average indicates a potential shift in investor sentiment and could signal further upward momentum.
References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-vestcor-inc-buys-1919-shares-of-grand-canyon-education-inc-nasdaqlope-2025-08-02/
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/earnings-flash-lope-grand-canyon-education-inc-posts-q2-adjusted-eps-1-53-per-share-vs-factse-ce7c5ededb8df422
[3] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/lope-crosses-above-key-moving-average-level
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