Perdoceo Education's Q2 Results Exceed Expectations, Shares Rise 3.2%

Perdoceo Education (PRDO) shares rose 3.2% after reporting Q2 results that beat analyst expectations for earnings and revenue. Revenue increased 25.7% YoY, driven by a 17.4% rise in total student enrollments. Adjusted EPS was $0.67, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.60. The company also authorized a $75 million share buyback program and boosted its quarterly dividend. Management provided an optimistic full-year forecast, bolstering investor sentiment.

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) reported robust Q2 2025 results, with revenue increasing by 25.7% year-over-year (YoY) to $209.6 million, surpassing analyst expectations. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.67 also beat the consensus estimate of $0.65, driven by a 17.4% rise in total student enrollments. This growth was primarily attributed to increases at CTU and AIUS, and the acquisition of St. Augustine, which contributed $36.7 million to revenue growth [1].

In addition to its strong financial performance, Perdoceo Education authorized a $75 million share buyback program and boosted its quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share from $0.13, reflecting a 15.4% increase. The company also provided an optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2025, projecting Q3 operating income between $46.8 million and $48.8 million, and full-year operating income of $187.8 million to $193.8 million [1].

Perdoceo Education's stock price rose by 3.2% following the announcement, trading at 12 times the next 12-month earnings, compared to a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10 three months ago. The company's strong performance and positive outlook have bolstered investor sentiment, with Wall Street's median 12-month price target for PRDO shares at $40.00, about 28.4% above its July 30 closing price of $28.65 [1].

References:
[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_PLX8ACD3D:0-perdoceo-beats-q2-revenue-expectations-raises-dividend/
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/perdoceo-education-corporation-announces-an-equity-buyback-for-75-million-worth-of-its-shares-ce7c5fd2da8af02c
[3] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4476496-perdoceo-education-declares-0_15-dividend
[4] https://www.ainvest.com/news/perdoceo-education-q2-2025-unraveling-contradictions-revenue-growth-earnings-regulatory-challenges-2508/