Strategic Education, Inc. · Consumer Staples · Education & Training Services
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Last
$83.15
+$1.25 (+1.53%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours$83.18
+$0.03 (+0.04%) 8:03 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$81.90
OpenOpen$81.92
Day highHigh$83.39
Day lowLow$81.83
VolumeVol139,961
Avg volAvgVol304,070
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Mkt cap
$1.82B
P/E ratio
15.37
FY Revenue
$1.27B
EPS
5.41
Gross Margin
100.00%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
BULLISH
STRA
Strategic Education, Inc.
Strategic Education, Inc. combines solid profitability, free cash flow generation, and a debt-free balance sheet with a valuation that appears moderate on earnings, sales, and cash flow metrics. Recent price action shows an emerging upward bias with the stock trading above key moving averages and intraday VWAP, though elevated short-volume ratios and only modest recent price returns point to ongoing two-sided positioning. News flow has been generally constructive around earnings and sector leadership, while policy-related headlines underscore regulatory and political risk for the education services space.
AI summarized at 4:09 PM ET, 2026-03-02
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:63SWING:66LONG:72
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−31% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.69×
RSI
51.08(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: 0.02 Signal: -0.00
Short-Term
-0.31 (Weak)
MACD: -0.09 Signal: 0.22
Long-Term
-0.16 (Weak)
MACD: -0.13 Signal: 0.03
Intraday trend score
65.46
LOW65.46HIGH66.46
Latest news
STRA•12 articles•Positive: 2Neutral: 3Negative: 1
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Will Healy
General Counsel Sells 2,982 Shares of Strategic Education for $238,000
Strategic Education's General Counsel Lizette Benedi Herraiz sold 2,982 shares worth approximately $238,000 on March 18, 2026, at $79.88 per share. The sale represented only 5.09% of her direct holdings, reducing her stake from 58,562 to 55,580 shares. The transaction appears routine and consistent with her historical selling patterns, with no indication of loss of confidence in the company. Herraiz has maintained her position since 2013 and retains approximately $4.47 million in direct equity value.
STRAinsider saleSEC Form 4 filingexecutive stock saleportfolio managementeducation servicesdividend yield
Sentiment note
The insider sale is routine and represents only 5.09% of holdings, indicating no material loss of confidence. The executive has maintained her position since 2013 and retains significant equity value. Company fundamentals show reasonable valuation (15 P/E ratio), 12% net income growth in 2025, and a meaningful 2.98% dividend yield. The article concludes the stock is a 'hold at current levels,' suggesting stable but not exceptional prospects.
NeutralBenzinga• 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.
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
NeutralThe 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.
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
NegativeBenzinga• 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.
For-profit education providers like Strategic Education could see policy shifts that affect their business models due to reduced federal oversight and regulation.
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.
BFAMLRNSTRATWOUeducation marketK-12post-secondarycorporate 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.
PositiveZacks 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.
The article highlights the company's strong performance, driven by enrollment growth, diversified program offerings, and margin expansion.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
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RCLSTRASKXPENN
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
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RCLSTRAAMCXPOF
UnknownZacks 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.
RCLSTRASKXBOWL
UnknownZacks 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.
IPWSTRA
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
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RCLSTRASKXMGM
UnknownZacks 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.
STRAUTILRNATGE
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