Perdoceo Education Reports Strong Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Results, Raises 2026 Outlook, and Declares Quarterly Dividend
PRDO sits 37% above its 52-week low of $23.87.
Summary
Perdoceo Education reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results with significant revenue and EPS growth, raised its 2026 outlook, and declared a new quarterly dividend.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · PRDO
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Strong Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance
Revenue increased 24.2% to $846.1 million, operating income rose 12.5% to $196.0 million, and diluted EPS grew to $2.42 from $2.19 in the prior year.
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Robust Fourth Quarter 2025 Growth
Q4 revenue increased 20.0% to $211.6 million, operating income grew 12.8% to $41.9 million, and diluted EPS reached $0.54, up from $0.47.
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Increased Student Enrollments
Total student enrollments as of December 31, 2025, increased by 7.3% to 44,400 compared to the prior year.
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Positive 2026 Financial Outlook
The company projects full-year 2026 operating income between $212.8 million and $225.8 million, and diluted EPS between $2.78 and $2.93, indicating continued growth.
Analysis · PRDO · Trade & Services
Perdoceo Education Corporation delivered robust financial results for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by significant revenue growth and increased student enrollments. The company's operating income and earnings per diluted share also saw substantial increases, reflecting effective execution of its growth strategy. The positive momentum is expected to continue into 2026, as indicated by an optimistic outlook for the upcoming year. Furthermore, the board's declaration of a quarterly dividend signals confidence in future profitability and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, complementing the previously announced share repurchase program from January 5, 2026.
At the time of this filing, PRDO was trading at $32.78 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2B. The 52-week trading range was $23.87 to $38.02. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.