Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) Stock Price & Analysis
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) closed at USD 24.57 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.85% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.66; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 23.51–24.63 on volume of 83,406 shares. Market capitalization is $885.68M, with a 52-week range of USD 23.42–38.19 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (PXED)
- Valuation: P/E 7.4x, EV/EBITDA 3.8x, net cash $174M.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold PXED (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 40.75 (range 33–51).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -33.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -30.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 1.07, revenue estimate $267M.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through May 31, 2026) (PXED)
P/E 7.4x · P/S 0.9x · EV/EBITDA 3.8x · EV/Sales 0.7x · P/FCF 7.0x · P/B 2.7x · FCF yield 14.21% · Earnings yield 13.46% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.96% · Net cash $174M · EV $711M
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (PXED)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold PXED. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.02% | $13.6M | Added +50.6% |
Analysts (PXED)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 40.75 (low 33, high 51).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Overweight | $40 → $38 |
| 2026-10-05 | BMO Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $36 → $33 |
| 2026-07-21 | B. Riley Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $54 → $51 |
| 2026-07-15 | BMO Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $39 → $36 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PXED)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2025-10-06) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -33.3% | -30.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -33.4% | -29.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 49.9% | 41.7% |
| Max drawdown | -35.9% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -35.8% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) |
PXED analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Aug 2026) | $1.07 | $1.20 | -10.8% | $266.8M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Nov 2026) | $1.36 | $1.47 | -7.4% | $269.6M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Aug 2026) | $4.47 | $4.54 | -1.6% | $1.02B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Aug 2027) | $4.61 | $4.83 | -4.5% | $1.06B | 7 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 24.57 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.85% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.66 |
| Open | USD 23.51 |
| Day Range | USD 23.51 – 24.63 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 23.42 – 38.19 |
| Volume | 83,406 shares |
| Market Cap | $885.68M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PXED)
Nexqual's technical model rates PXED "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.19 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 26.54) |
| MACD | -0.79 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PXED)
Wall Street analysts rate PXED "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 40.75 (range USD 33–51), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 40.75 |
| High Target | USD 51 |
| Low Target | USD 33 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (PXED)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.07 |
| Revenue Estimate | $266.84M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | USD 1.43 vs est 1.32 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 0.58 vs est 0.34 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 1.38 vs est 1.28 ▲ beat |
| 2025-08-31 | USD 1.04 vs est 1.01 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PXED)
| Total Revenue | $1.01B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +0.00% |
| Gross Margin | +56.50% |
| Operating Margin | +22.79% |
| Profit Margin | +8.18% |
| ROE | +25.32% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.92 |
| Total Cash | $230.07M |
| Total Debt | $65.70M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to May 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $125.81M (12.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PXED)
Nexqual rates Phoenix Education Partners, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.0% YoY (latest Q), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 56%, operating 23% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $230M cash and investments vs $56M debt (May 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $126M (last 4 quarters to May 2026, SEC), 12% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 25%, ROA 16.9% |
Ownership (PXED)
| Insider Ownership | +2.37% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +99.80% |
| Shares Outstanding | 36.05M |
| Float | 5.78M |
| Short % of Float | +16.36% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| APEI | American Public Education, Inc. | USD 48.86 | ▲ 2.26% |
| LINC | Lincoln Educational Services Co | USD 21.96 | ▲ 3.34% |
| UTI | Universal Technical Institute I | USD 21.66 | ▲ 4.13% |
| AFYA | Afya Limited | USD 14.91 | ▲ 0.07% |
| GOTU | Gaotu Techedu Inc. | USD 2.52 | ▼ 3.08% |
| COUR | Coursera, Inc. | USD 5.07 | ▲ 2.01% |
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