Strategic Education Inc. (STRA)
NASDAQ: STRAConsumer DefensiveEducation & Training ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 80.68 0.00%
STRA stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $1.79B
- P/E (TTM)
- 13.38
- Forward P/E
- 9.55
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.03
- Dividend yield
- 2.97% ($2.40)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 4, 2026
- 52-week range
- 69.70 – 89.73
- Day range
- 79.24 – 80.83
- Volume / Avg
- 354.25K / 292.57K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 22.21M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
STRA stock today
On Oct 7, STRA ended the session at $80.68, adding $0.86 (1.08%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, STRA sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $69.70 to $89.73: 10.1% below the high, set on Jul 30, 2026 and 15.8% above the low. STRA is up 0.6% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 0.6%.
At 13.4x trailing earnings, Strategic Education trades below the peer-group median of 17.0x. Its forward P/E of 9.6x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Strategic Education's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. Strategic Education pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share, a 2.97% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Strategic Education
Company profileStrategic Education, Inc. provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. The company operates through three segments: U.S.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- CEO
- Mr. Karl McDonnell
- Headquarters
- Herndon, VA
- Employees
- 3,683
- IPO year
- 1996
- Website
- strategiceducation.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (3 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$96.67+19.82%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 1
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.92
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.40
- Dividend yield
- 2.97%
- Last payment
- $0.60
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 4, 2026
STRA news
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Strategic Education peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation | 32.19 | +0.41% | $2.01B | vs STRA |
| MHMcGraw Hill Inc. | 13.10 | +0.92% | $2.51B | vs STRA |
| LRNStride Inc. | 79.62 | -0.16% | $3.31B | vs STRA |
| LOPEGrand Canyon Education Inc. | 155.68 | +0.08% | $4.06B | vs STRA |
| XXITwenty One Capital Inc. Class A | 6.39 | -2.14% | $4.16B | vs STRA |
| CVSACovista Inc. | 127.30 | -0.06% | $4.31B | vs STRA |
| LAURLaureate Education Inc. | 38.56 | +0.81% | $5.31B | vs STRA |
| TALTAL Education Group ADR | 12.76 | +1.27% | $7.08B | vs STRA |
Indexes, lists and sector
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Strategic Education stock FAQ
What is Strategic Education's stock price today?
STRA last traded at $80.68 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 1.08% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Strategic Education pay a dividend?
Yes. Strategic Education pays $2.40 per share annually, a 2.97% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.60 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 4, 2026.
When is Strategic Education's next earnings date?
Strategic Education is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.92.
What is STRA's P/E ratio?
STRA trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13.38 and a forward P/E of 9.55, compared with a median of 17.0 for its closest peers.
Who is Strategic Education's CEO?
Mr. Karl McDonnell is the chief executive officer of Strategic Education Inc., which has about 3,683 employees.
Has STRA ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent STRA stock split was a 3-for-2 split on Nov 19, 1997.
What is the STRA 52-week high?
The 52-week high for STRA is $89.73 and the 52-week low is $69.70. The stock is currently 10.1% below its high.