Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Stock Price & Analysis
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) rose 0.71% to USD 149.65 as of June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LOPE last closed at USD 148.59; the session ranged USD 147.03–153.04 on volume of 292,785 shares. Market capitalization is $3.97B, with a 52-week range of USD 145–223.04 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC)
| Price | USD 149.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.71% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 148.59 |
| Open | USD 148.71 |
| Day Range | USD 147.03 – 153.04 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 145 – 223.04 |
| Volume | 292,785 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.97B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (LOPE)
Nexqual's technical model rates LOPE "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 35.23 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 163.09) |
| MACD | -3.94 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LOPE)
Wall Street analysts rate LOPE "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 209.33 (range USD 198–230), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 209.33 |
| High Target | USD 230 |
| Low Target | USD 198 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (LOPE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-04-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.67 |
| Revenue Estimate | $261.39M |
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, June 10, 2026 at 02:23 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, June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LOPE)
Nexqual rates Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 02:23 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 | +2.13% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.63% |
| Shares Outstanding | 26.51M |
| Float | 25.57M |
| Short % of Float | +5.64% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC.
Leadership (LOPE)
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is led by Brian E. Mueller (age 71), Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 02:23 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, GW&K Investment Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 10.12% |
| William Blair Investment Management, LLC | 3.7% |
| GW&K Investment Management, LLC | 2.73% |
| Riverbridge Partners LLC | 2.7% |
| Fidelity | 2.7% |
| Reinhart Partners, LLC | 2.43% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.61% |
| BlackRock | 14.12% |
| State Street | 4.03% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.34% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 02:23 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 52.41 | ▼ 0.47% |
| STRA | Strategic Education, Inc. | USD 80.51 | ▼ 1.31% |
| LINC | Lincoln Educational Services Co | USD 46.38 | ▼ 3.35% |
| CVSA | Covista Inc. | USD 126.08 | ▼ 0.45% |
| DORM | Dorman Products, Inc. | USD 127.98 | ▲ 0.75% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.