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Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Stock Analysis

Temp Headwind edge

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services

Earnings in 7 days (2026-05-07). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $34.02, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 4.8%; Earnings in 7 days (event risk).

The Company's academic institutions - Colorado Technical University ("CTU"), the American InterContinental University System ("AIUS" or "AIU System") and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences ("USAHS") - provide degree programs from the associate through doctoral level... Read more

$34.02+4.8% A.UpsideScore 6.2/10#4 of 15 Education & Training Services
Stop $31.81Target $35.70(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.7:1
Analyst target$42.00+23.5%1 analysts
Range unavailable (1 analysts)

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $34.02, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 4.8%; Earnings in 7 days (event risk). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 4/7 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 7d<=7d. Suitability: aggressive.

Val8.6Qual7.5Grw6.7Mom3.9Sent6.0Ins3.3Peer4.7Tech6.8Risk6.26.2OVERALL

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Risks
Thin upside margin: 4.8%
Earnings in 7 days (event risk)
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)14.2
P/E (Fwd)10.5
Mkt Cap$2.2B
EV/EBITDA6.9
Profit Mgn18.9%
ROE16.6%
Rev Growth20.0%
Beta0.84
Dividend1.75%
Rating analysts7

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9

Options Flow

P/C0.57bullish
IV61%elevated
Max Pain$15-55.9% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-13Item 5.02MEDIUM
    . | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Ma Position
4.0
Rsi
5.5
Obv
10.0
Volume accumulation (rising OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.9<4.5A.R:R 0.7 < 1.5@spotEARNINGS PROXIMITY 7d<=7dInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
43 · Neutral
↓ 20D MA↓ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $31.88Resistance $38.09

Price Targets

$32
$36
A.Upside+4.9%
A.R:R0.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Momentum score 3.9/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Reward/Risk 0.7:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum
! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:7d<=7d

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-07 (7d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PRDO stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $34.02, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 4.8%; Earnings in 7 days (event risk). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $35.70 (+4.9%), stop $31.81 (−6.9%), A.R:R 0.7:1. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the PRDO stock price target?

Take-profit target: $35.70 (+4.8% upside). Target $35.70 (+4.9%), stop $31.81 (−6.9%), A.R:R 0.7:1. Stop-loss: $31.81.

What are the risks of investing in PRDO?

Thin upside margin: 4.8%; Earnings in 7 days (event risk); Negative momentum.

Is PRDO overvalued or undervalued?

Perdoceo Education Corporation trades at a P/E of 14.2 (forward 10.5). TrendMatrix value score: 8.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about PRDO?

7 analysts cover PRDO with a consensus score of 4.3/5. Average price target: $42.

What does Perdoceo Education Corporation do?The Company's academic institutions - Colorado Technical University ("CTU"), the American InterContinental University...

The Company's academic institutions - Colorado Technical University ("CTU"), the American InterContinental University System ("AIUS" or "AIU System") and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences ("USAHS") - provide degree programs from the associate through doctoral level as well as non-degree seeking and professional development programs. Our academic institutions offer students industry-relevant and career-focused academic programs that are designed to meet

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