Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for ATGE Earnings

Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Adtalem Global Education in a research report issued on Friday, February 14th. Zacks Research analyst S. Mukherjee now expects that the company will post earnings of $1.63 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.65. The consensus estimate for Adtalem Global Education’s current full-year earnings is $6.20 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Adtalem Global Education’s Q4 2025 earnings at $1.47 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.20 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.61 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.92 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.88 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.82 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.91 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $2.08 EPS.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The company reported $1.81 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.39 by $0.42. Adtalem Global Education had a return on equity of 16.82% and a net margin of 12.34%.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on ATGE. Barrington Research raised their price target on Adtalem Global Education from $115.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 31st. StockNews.com cut Adtalem Global Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 31st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on Adtalem Global Education from $108.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, February 3rd.

Adtalem Global Education Price Performance

Shares of ATGE opened at $103.44 on Monday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $96.37 and its 200-day moving average is $84.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.85 billion, a PE ratio of 19.26, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 0.97. Adtalem Global Education has a fifty-two week low of $45.16 and a fifty-two week high of $112.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 1.06.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Donna J. Hrinak sold 4,685 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.68, for a total value of $509,165.80. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 12,844 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,395,885.92. This trade represents a 26.73 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director William W. Burke sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.39, for a total value of $361,560.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 11,659 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,053,857.01. The trade was a 25.54 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders sold 12,185 shares of company stock valued at $1,250,721. Insiders own 2.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Adtalem Global Education

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. USA Financial Formulas purchased a new position in Adtalem Global Education during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Adtalem Global Education during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. R Squared Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education in the 4th quarter worth approximately $70,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 4,850.0% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 792 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,000 after buying an additional 776 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 196.9% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 956 shares of the company’s stock worth $86,000 after buying an additional 634 shares during the last quarter. 98.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education Inc provides workforce solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments, Chamberlain, Walden, and Medical and Veterinary. The Chamberlain segment offers degree and non-degree programs in the nursing and health professions postsecondary education industry. This segment operates Chamberlain University.