LOPE 📈 Grand Canyon Education - Overview

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US38526M1062

LOPE: Education Services, Technology Services, Academic Services, Counseling Services

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates as a provider of education services, primarily catering to colleges and universities across the United States. The company's service portfolio encompasses a broad range of technology services, including the implementation and maintenance of learning management systems, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services. These services are designed to enhance the operational efficiency and academic delivery of its partner institutions. Furthermore, the company offers academic services that include program and curriculum development, faculty training and development, class scheduling, and the establishment of skills and simulation lab sites, all of which are aimed at enriching the educational experience for students.

In addition to its technology and academic services, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides counseling services and support services. These services include admission counseling, financial aid assistance, field experience, and other forms of counseling support, all designed to facilitate student success and progression. The company also extends its services to include marketing and communication strategies, such as lead acquisition, digital communications planning, brand identity development, media planning, video production, business intelligence, data science, and market research services. These marketing services are crucial for universities looking to expand their reach and attract a diverse student body. Moreover, Grand Canyon Education offers back-office services, including finance and accounting, human resources management, audit services, and procurement, which help universities streamline their administrative operations and focus on their core mission of education.

Notably, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. has established partnerships with 25 universities, providing them with a comprehensive suite of education services. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company has a long history of supporting higher education institutions. With its extensive range of services and commitment to educational excellence, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. plays a significant role in the education services sector. The company's operations and services can be explored further through its official website, and its financial and stock information is publicly available, including its listing on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LOPE, with the ISIN US38526M1062, classified as a common stock within the Education Services sub-industry.

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LOPE Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 4,803m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Education & Training Services
GiC Sub-Industry Education Services
IPO / Inception 2008-11-20

LOPE Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 57.6%
Fundamental 72.1%
Dividend -
Rel. Strength Industry -51.7
Analysts 4.33/5
Fair Price Momentum 157.11 USD
Fair Price DCF 206.46 USD

LOPE Dividends

No Dividends Paid

LOPE Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 69.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 70.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 77.9%
CAGR 5y 10.48%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.80
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.40
Alpha -11.76
Beta 0.91
Volatility 33.32%
Current Volume 464.2k
Average Volume 20d 170.6k
What is the price of LOPE stocks?
As of December 21, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 160.31 with a total of 464,204 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.89%, over one month by -0.68%, over three months by +12.28% and over the past year by +14.19%.
Is Grand Canyon Education a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) is currently (December 2024) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 72.05 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LOPE as of December 2024 is 157.11. This means that LOPE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2%.
Is LOPE a buy, sell or hold?
Grand Canyon Education has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefor, it is recommend to buy LOPE.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for LOPE stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LOPE Grand Canyon Education will be worth about 174 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 160.31. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +8.51%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 179.7 12.1%
Analysts Target Price 131.8 -17.8%
ValueRay Target Price 174 8.5%