Phoenix Education Partners Reports Mixed Q2 Results, Initiates $50M Share Repurchase Program

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Phoenix Education Partners reported Q2 FY2026 results with declining GAAP net income but increasing adjusted EBITDA and enrollment, while also announcing a new $50 million share repurchase program and reaffirming its regular dividend.

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• Q2 FY2026 Financial Results

  Reported Q2 net revenue of $222.5 million (down from $223.4 million YoY), GAAP net income of $10.8 million ($0.28 diluted EPS, down from $16.1 million YoY), but adjusted EBITDA increased to $34.8 million (from $32.3 million YoY) and adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.58 (from $0.56 YoY). The decline in GAAP net income was attributed to IPO-related share-based compensation.

• Enrollment Growth

  Average Total Degreed Enrollment for Q2 FY2026 increased to 82,600, up from 81,100 in the prior year period, indicating positive operational momentum.

• FY2026 Guidance Issued

  Provided full-year 2026 guidance, expecting net revenue in the range of $1,025.0 million to $1,035.0 million and adjusted EBITDA between $244.0 million and $249.0 million.

• $50 Million Share Repurchase Program

  The Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $50 million of its common stock, signaling confidence in the company's value.

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Phoenix Education Partners reported mixed second-quarter results, with GAAP net income and diluted EPS declining year-over-year, primarily due to non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to its recent IPO. However, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted EPS both increased, and average total degreed enrollment also saw growth. The company also provided full-year 2026 guidance for net revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Most notably, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $50 million. This program, representing a significant portion of the company's market capitalization, signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders, which is a strong positive for investors.