Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ: STRA) has reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) of $0.79 versus $0.26 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 204%. However, this result fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.81 by $-0.02. E.P.S. were $2.09 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $2.10 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -0%.
Recent Price Action
On 11/2/23, Strategic Education Inc (NASDAQ: STRA) stock enjoyed a large increase of 3.9%, closing at $86.12. Relative to the market the stock has been weak over the last nine months but has risen 8.4% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
STRA's future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to be a modest Value Builder.
Strategic Education has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). With this rating, PTR's two proprietary measures of a stock's current attractiveness are providing highly consistent signals. Strategic Education has a slightly negative Power Rating of 39 and a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 35, triggering the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.