Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Stock Price & Analysis
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) rose 0.52% to USD 139.94 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LOPE last closed at USD 139.21; the session ranged USD 139.35–141.75 on volume of 267,439 shares. Market capitalization is $3.71B, with a 52-week range of USD 134.27–223.04 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC)
| Price | USD 139.94 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.52% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 139.21 |
| Open | USD 140.03 |
| Day Range | USD 139.35 – 141.75 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 134.27 – 223.04 |
| Volume | 267,439 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.71B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (LOPE)
Nexqual's technical model rates LOPE "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 148.78) |
| MACD | -2.93 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LOPE)
Wall Street analysts rate LOPE "None" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 205 (range USD 185–230), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 205 |
| High Target | USD 230 |
| Low Target | USD 185 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (LOPE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.67 |
| Revenue Estimate | $261.80M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.86 vs est 2.78 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.21 vs est 3.2 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.78 vs est 1.78 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.53 vs est 1.38 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LOPE)
| Total Revenue | $1.13B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +6.70% |
| Gross Margin | +53.26% |
| Operating Margin | +30.92% |
| Profit Margin | +19.54% |
| ROE | +29.78% |
| Debt / Equity | 14.96 |
| Current Ratio | 2.75 |
| Total Cash | $251.70M |
| Total Debt | $104.18M |
| Free Cash Flow | $226.36M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LOPE)
Nexqual rates Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 53%, operating 31% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $252M cash vs $104M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $226M, 20% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 30%, ROA 19.4% |
Ownership (LOPE)
| Insider Ownership | +2.14% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.91% |
| Shares Outstanding | 26.51M |
| Float | 25.57M |
| Short % of Float | +6.45% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Leadership (LOPE)
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is led by Brian E. Mueller (age 71), Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Brian E. Mueller (age 71) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Daniel E. Bachus (age 55) |
| Chief Operating Officer | W. Stan Meyer (age 64) |
Major Backers & Investors (LOPE)
Notable institutional backers of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. include FMR, LLC, William Blair Investment Management, LLC, Reinhart Partners, LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 10.12% |
| William Blair Investment Management, LLC | 3.7% |
| Reinhart Partners, LLC | 3.33% |
| GW&K Investment Management, LLC | 2.73% |
| Fidelity | 2.68% |
| Van Berkom & Associates Inc. | 2.21% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.61% |
| BlackRock | 14.14% |
| State Street | 4% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.34% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
From Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-18)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We are also regulated (depending upon the applicable activity being regulated) by other federal agencies or departments including the SEC, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), and the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC").
- We believe that the competitive factors in the education services market include: 13 Table of Contents Proprietary Rights We have developed and own, or are licensed to use, intellectual property that is or will be the subject of copyright, trademark, service mark, patent, trade secret, or other protections.
- In addition, we seek to maintain the confidentiality of our proprietary information through the use of confidentiality agreements with employees, independent contractors, consultants and companies with which we conduct business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| APEI | American Public Education, Inc. | USD 47.71 | ▲ 0.87% |
| STRA | Strategic Education, Inc. | USD 75.64 | ▲ 2.3% |
| LINC | Lincoln Educational Services Co | USD 40.51 | ▲ 1.3% |
| CVSA | Covista Inc. | USD 115.84 | ▲ 3.35% |
| DORM | Dorman Products, Inc. | USD 134.2 | ▼ 0.52% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.