STRA
Strategic Education, Inc. · Consumer Staples · Education & Training Services
Last
$82.26
+$3.85 (+4.90%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $81.90 −$0.35 (−0.43%) 10:58 PM ET
Prev close $78.41
Open $79.88
Day high $83.60
Day low $77.31
Volume 547,485
Avg vol 215,146
Mkt cap
$1.93B
P/E ratio
15.20
FY Revenue
$1.27B
EPS
5.41
Gross Margin
100.00%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
STRA
Strategic Education, Inc.
Strategic Education, Inc. shows constructive short- to medium-term price momentum with the latest close above key moving averages and multiple bullish technical signals, while the 12‑month return remains modestly negative. Fundamentally, the company combines double‑digit operating and net margins with positive free cash flow and a solid equity-heavy balance sheet, but top-line and earnings growth are currently low and net income has edged down year over year. Short interest is moderate with an elevated short-volume ratio, indicating some near-term positioning against the stock despite generally positive recent news tone.
AI summarized at 12:01 PM ET, 2026-01-06
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 72 SWING: 68 LONG: 63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+132% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 2.32×
RSI
48.43 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.06 Signal: 0.05
Short-Term
-0.03 (Weak)
MACD: -1.69 Signal: -1.66
Long-Term
-0.40 (Weak)
MACD: -1.58 Signal: -1.18
Intraday trend score 81.30

Latest news

STRA 12 articles Positive: 2 Neutral: 2 Negative: 1
Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
SouthState Bank Corporation Adds Ben Sasse to Board

SouthState Bank Corporation appointed former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse to its board of directors, bringing extensive public service, policy, and higher education leadership experience to the company.

SSB STRA board appointment banking public service higher education
Sentiment note

The company is mentioned only as another board position held by Ben Sasse, with no specific context about its performance or relationship to SouthState Bank

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jesterai
Strategic Education (STRA) Q2 EPS Up 16%

Strategic Education reported Q2 2025 earnings with non-GAAP EPS of $1.54, exceeding analyst estimates. The company saw growth in Education Technology Services and employer partnerships, while facing challenges in traditional student enrollment.

STRA BBY education earnings technology services online learning employer partnerships
Sentiment note

Mixed performance with positive aspects like strong Education Technology Services growth (nearly 50% revenue surge) and employer partnership expansion, but offset by declining traditional student enrollment and international regulatory challenges

Negative Benzinga • Piero Cingari
Trump Administration Weighs Plan To Shut Down Education Department: Which Stocks Could Be Affected?

The Trump administration is considering dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, which could impact companies in the education, student loan, and technology sectors.

CHGG LOPE JSM NAVI education student loans edtech for-profit education
Sentiment note

For-profit education providers like Strategic Education could see policy shifts that affect their business models due to reduced federal oversight and regulation.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
United States Education Market (K-12, Post-Secondary, - GlobeNewswire

The U.S. education market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.87% from 2024 to 2028, driven by factors like rising income levels, internet penetration, and government initiatives. However, challenges include labor shortages and competition from foreign universities.

BFAM LRN STRA TWOU education market K-12 post-secondary corporate training
Sentiment note

The company operates in the post-secondary education segment, which is expected to benefit from trends like the rising shift towards online education.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Investment Research
Strategic Education (STRA) Gains 19% YTD: Is It Time to Buy? - Zacks Investment Research

Strategic Education, Inc. has outperformed its peers in the education industry, driven by strong enrollment growth in its U.S. Higher Education segment and a rebound in its Australia/New Zealand segment. The company's diversified program offerings and disciplined expense management have also contributed to its margin expansion.

STRA LRN ATGE LOPE Strategic Education enrollment growth U.S. Higher Education Australia/New Zealand
Sentiment note

The article highlights the company's strong performance, driven by enrollment growth, diversified program offerings, and margin expansion.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Expands Partnership With Ticketmaster

PENN Entertainment (PENN) has bolstered its industry-leading loyalty program by expanding partnership with Ticketmaster.

RCL STRA SKX PENN
Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Xponential Fitness (XPOF) to Expand BFT Line-up in Scandinavia

Xponential Fitness (XPOF) collaborates with Tage Flugeim to mark the debut of the BFT brand in the Scandinavian region.

RCL STRA AMC XPOF
Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Bowlero (BOWL) Achieves Record Sales With Summer Season Pass

Bowlero (BOWL) has announced an impressive milestone, with its Summer Season Pass exceeding $6 million in sales.

RCL STRA SKX BOWL
Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Is iPower (IPW) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Here is how iPower Inc. (IPW) and Strategic Education (STRA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

IPW STRA
Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
MGM Resorts (MGM) Launches Exclusive Live Casino With Playtech

MGM Resorts (MGM) to introduce exclusive live casino content and entertainment from Las Vegas venues in partnership with Playtech.

RCL STRA SKX MGM
Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Stride, Strategic Education, Adtalem Global Education, Perdoceo Education and Universal Technical Institute

Stride, Strategic Education, Adtalem Global Education, Perdoceo Education and Universal Technical Institute are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

STRA UTI LRN ATGE
Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) Partners With Aniplex for Demon Slayer

JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) secures a multi-year licensing deal with Aniplex to produce Demon Slayer costume accessories for global markets by 2025.

RCL STRA JAKK SKX
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