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Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±6% Move

$29.81 -5.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $29.49

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.96B
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As of 2026-11-02, Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $29.81 (-5.00% 1D, market cap $1.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, PRDO ranks #11 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), PRDO carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 18.0%. By comparison, STRA (Strategic Education Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 13.6x, ROIC 9.1%, cap $1.73B) and DAO (Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 21.5%, cap $2.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LRN leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while DAO leads on capital efficiency (21.5% ROIC).

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Per PRDO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001046568), Perdoceo Education Corporation generated $846.1M in revenue (+24.2% YoY), $159.9M in net income, and $225.2M in free cash flow against $1.25B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $29.49 (-1.09%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 26.6% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.0% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk C
Cash (17)Whales (6)SEC (15)Macro (10)CEO (18)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
$40 Bull$31 Base$24 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PRDO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (66/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PRDO SCORES 66/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 26.6% FCF Margin ($225.2M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
74
Grade B+$33.73+0.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
71
Grade B$33.75-3.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
69
Grade B-$32.71-8.9% Next Q
Current
66
Grade C+$29.81+1.4% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 66/100 (C+) score, PRDO faces multiple-compression risk if 12.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($32.60) or 200D SMA ($33.36) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($30.88) toward Bear Floor ($24.09).

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±6% Swing Band

±$1.79 Expected Swing
$28.02 (-6%)Spot $29.81$31.60 (+6%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

PRDO Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 66/100

Trailing EPS: $2.56 • YoY Revenue Growth: 24.2%

Model Bullish Setup (66/100)Model Risk Weight (34/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$846.1M$159.9M$225.2M52%
FY 20242024-12-31$681.3M$147.6M$161.6M52%
FY 20232023-12-31$710.0M$147.7M$112.0M52%
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PRDO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -11.86%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $31.48H $31.48L $29.81C $29.81VOL 494.8K
RES: $34.73SUP: $28.49SMA50: $32.60SMA200: $33.36
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
3.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +24.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Real Estate Peer Comparison (PRDO vs. STRA, DAO, UTI, LRN)

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 51 tracked Real Estate securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) ranks #11 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #12 by equity capitalization ($1.96B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LRN leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while DAO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 21.5% ROIC and 44.3% gross margin. LRN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with PRDO at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PRDO ACTIVE
Perdoceo Education Corporation
C+ 66/100 12.3x — 18.0% -5.00% $1.96B Benchmark Subject
STRA
Strategic Education Inc.
C 63/100 13.6x — 9.1% -6.23% $1.73B /stra-vs-prdo →
DAO
Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share
C+ 68/100 — 44.3% 21.5% +4.09% $2.33B /dao-vs-prdo →
UTI
Universal Technical Institute Inc
C 63/100 20.6x — 19.3% -4.11% $1.30B /uti-vs-prdo →
LRN
Stride Inc.
B+ 76/100 11.8x 39.2% 19.4% -2.90% $3.39B /lrn-vs-prdo →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001046568

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) reported GAAP revenue of $846.1M (+24.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $681.3M , and +19.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $159.9M, operating cash flow of $225.2M, and free cash flow of $225.2M (+39.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, PRDO closed FY2025 with $1.25B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $846.1M $159.9M $225.2M $225.2M $1.25B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $681.3M $147.6M $161.6M $161.6M $1.24B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $710.0M $147.7M $112.0M $112.0M — —

3. PRDO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PRDO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $29.81 (-5.00% 1D, market cap $1.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, PRDO ranks #11 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PRDO compare to STRA and DAO in the Real Estate sector?

Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), PRDO carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 18.0%. By comparison, STRA (Strategic Education Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 13.6x, ROIC 9.1%, cap $1.73B) and DAO (Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 21.5%, cap $2.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LRN leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while DAO leads on capital efficiency (21.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PRDO?

Per PRDO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001046568), Perdoceo Education Corporation generated $846.1M in revenue (+24.2% YoY), $159.9M in net income, and $225.2M in free cash flow against $1.25B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PRDO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PRDO last traded at $29.81 (-5.00% on volume of 728,615 shares), positioning the stock -8.56% below its 50-day simple moving average ($32.60) and -10.64% below its 200-day simple moving average ($33.36). Across its 52-week range of $26.66 to $38.50, PRDO sits at the 26.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.0% ($28.02 to $31.60).

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When is PRDO's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is PRDO stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±6% event move for PRDO, spanning a range between $28.02 and $31.6.

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PRDO — Perdoceo Education Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:27:12Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PRDO scores 66 out of 100, a C+ grade, labeled "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 17 / 20. Supported by an ROIC of 18% and an FCF yield of 11.47%. This is the strongest pillar and is the main upside driver in the rating.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 6 / 20. Institutional accumulation and options positioning score low. Within the source data, this is the weakest signal, indicating limited evidence of smart-money conviction.
  • Insider Conviction: 18 / 20. Scored from SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. This is the second-strongest pillar, though the news wire includes a headline reporting insider selling, which should be read alongside this score.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20. Reflects a beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. The score suggests the stock tracks broad market moves without a clear macro tailwind in the rating.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 15 / 20. Supported by an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 7/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.5. This indicates a generally sound balance sheet, though not a pristine one.

For a prospective investor, the rating frames PRDO as a company with strong cash generation and reasonable balance sheet quality, offset by weak institutional flow and only neutral macro alignment. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: a forward P/E of 10.3 and an EV/EBITDA of 9.5 sit alongside a 52-week range of $26.66 to $38.5, with the current price of 31.38 in the upper portion of that range. The rating's "Watch for Breakout" label implies the setup depends on a catalyst to move the stock out of neutral territory. The score alone does not establish whether that catalyst will occur.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
31.38$1.96B12.310.39.52.560%1.0$26.66 - $38.518%

Business

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer. Per the company profile, it operates in the Other Consumer Services industry within the Real Estate sector. Per the profile, the company has a market capitalization of $2.0B. Source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond this classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$846.1M$196.0M$159.9MN/A$225.2M$111.0MN/A
FY 2024$681.3M$174.3M$147.6MN/A$161.6M$109.1MN/A
FY 2023$710.0M$150.4M$147.7MN/A$112.0MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $681.3M in FY 2024 to $846.1M in FY 2025, and operating income increased from $174.3M to $196.0M over the same period. Per the market data, the operating margin is 23.2%, the net margin is 18.9%, and ROIC is 18%. The Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, per the Roarable RQD rating's forensic balance sheet pillar. The Debt/Equity ratio is 0.5 per the same source. Debt figures are not available in source data for the reported periods.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, the following items are reported:

  • A Yahoo Finance report on PRDO stock forecasts, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
  • A TradingView report on PRDO estimates.
  • A MarketScreener item stating the company scheduled a third-quarter earnings conference call for November 5th.
  • A Simply Wall St item headlined as insiders selling US$1.6m of shares, which it characterizes as suggesting hesitancy.
  • A Stock Traders Daily report on technical signals that institutions follow.
  • A report stating PRDO edged higher to $33.90 as buyers defended support.

All news items carry a YELLOW light and a MARKET WIRE impact label. The earnings call is the nearest scheduled catalyst in the source data. The insider-selling item is the main listed risk watch item. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What specific product lines and customer segments generate the reported revenue, given that the source profile provides only sector and industry classification?
  • What are the reported debt balances for FY 2023 through FY 2025, and how does the Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5 reconcile with the cash figures reported?
  • What is the outcome of the third-quarter earnings call scheduled for November 5th, and does it address the margin and revenue trends seen in FY 2025?
  • Who the insiders are in the US$1.6m selling headline, and whether the transactions appear in the SEC Form 4 data that informs the insider conviction score?
  • What catalyst would move the stock out of the "Upper Neutral" band the rating describes, given that the whale flow pillar scores only 6 of 20?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PRDO (C+ • RQD 66/100) a Buy at $31.38?

Welcome to the PRDO (Perdoceo Education Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 66/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Other Consumer Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (18.0% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $23.54 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $31.38

Pump the brakes on PRDO — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PRDO, but look at what you are paying: 12.3x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Perdoceo Education Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $37.03 (+18.0%)
Spot @ $31.38

PRDO cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PRDO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $31.38 (52-wk range $26.66 - $38.50), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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