Zacks Research Analysts Lift Earnings Estimates for STRA

Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Strategic Education in a research report issued on Thursday, February 13th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the health services provider will post earnings per share of $1.45 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.44. The consensus estimate for Strategic Education’s current full-year earnings is $4.79 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Strategic Education’s Q3 2026 earnings at $1.54 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $6.41 EPS.

Separately, Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $135.00 price target on shares of Strategic Education in a research note on Tuesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $126.00.

Strategic Education Price Performance

STRA stock opened at $102.38 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $2.52 billion, a PE ratio of 19.50, a P/E/G ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.59. Strategic Education has a 12 month low of $85.11 and a 12 month high of $123.62. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $96.62 and its 200 day moving average is $94.57.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in STRA. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new position in Strategic Education during the 3rd quarter valued at about $37,000. R Squared Ltd purchased a new position in Strategic Education during the 4th quarter valued at about $42,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its position in Strategic Education by 394.8% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 480 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 383 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC purchased a new position in Strategic Education during the 3rd quarter valued at about $55,000. Finally, Sterling Capital Management LLC increased its position in Strategic Education by 809.1% during the 4th quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 700 shares of the health services provider’s stock valued at $65,000 after purchasing an additional 623 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.27% of the company’s stock.

Strategic Education Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 2nd were given a dividend of $0.60 per share. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.34%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 2nd. Strategic Education’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 45.71%.

Strategic Education Company Profile

Strategic Education, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. The company operates through U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services segments. It operates Strayer University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, education, health services, information technology, and public administration at physical campuses located in the eastern United States, as well as through online; non-degree web and mobile application development courses through Hackbright Academy and Devmountain; and MBA online through its Jack Welch Management Institute.