Perdoceo Education(PRDO) Plunges 8.46% in Five Days, Hits 2025 Low

Perdoceo Education(PRDO) shares fell 0.75% today, marking the fifth consecutive day of decline, with a total drop of 8.46% over the past five days. The stock price hit its lowest level since May 2025, with an intraday decline of 1.93%.

The strategy of buying PRDO shares after they reached a recent low and selling after one week resulted in a 152.97% return, vastly outperforming the benchmark, which had a return of -100.00%. The strategy's Sharpe ratio was 1.35, indicating good risk-adjusted returns, and it had a maximum drawdown of 0.00%, suggesting it effectively managed risk. The volatility was 33.18%, which implies significant price swings, and the CAGR was 44.95%, reflecting the strategy's compounding effectiveness.

On July 10th, 2025, Perdoceo Education's stock price fell by 1.62% from $30.02 to $29.53, marking the fourth consecutive day of decline. This downward trend has raised concerns among investors about the company's recent performance and future prospects.

In May 2025, Wall Street Zen downgraded Perdoceo Education's shares from a "strong-buy" to a "buy" rating. This change in rating could potentially influence investor sentiment and stock performance, as analysts' opinions often play a significant role in shaping market expectations. The downgrade may have contributed to the recent decline in the stock price, as investors reassess their positions in light of the revised outlook.