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Strategic Education Inc. (STRA) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±5.5% Move

$72.96 -6.23% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $72.00

Strategic Education Inc. (STRA) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 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.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.73B

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As of 2026-11-02, Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $72.96 (-6.23% 1D, market cap $1.73B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, STRA ranks #17 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), STRA carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.1%. By comparison, PRDO (Perdoceo Education Corporation) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 12.3x, ROIC 18.0%, cap $1.96B) and UTI (Universal Technical Institute Inc) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 19.3%, cap $1.30B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PRDO leads on earnings multiple (12.3x) while DAO leads on capital efficiency (21.5% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for STRA?

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Per STRA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001013934), Strategic Education Inc. generated $1.27B in revenue (+4.0% YoY), $126.6M in net income, and $153.9M in free cash flow against $2.04B 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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $72.00 (-1.31%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 12.1% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for STRA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY STRA SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 12.1% FCF Margin ($153.9M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B$81.95-0.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$81.20+0% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$81.19-10.1% Next Q

Current

Grade C$72.96+0.9% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: B (71) → C (63)Full Audit →

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Even with a 63/100 (C) score, STRA faces multiple-compression risk if 13.6x 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 (-2.36% 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 ($80.67) or 200D SMA ($80.38) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($74.60) toward Bear Floor ($58.19).

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Contract: “STRA Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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NEXT EST. WINDOW: Dec 30, 2026 (~57 DAYS)

Historical OHLCV Volatility ±5.5% Swing Band

±$4.01 Expected Swing

MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

STRA Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 63/100

Trailing EPS: $5.70 • YoY Revenue Growth: 4%

Model Bullish Setup (63/100)Model Risk Weight (37/100)

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

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2025-12-31	$1.27B	$126.6M	$153.9M	52%
FY 2024	2024-12-31	$1.22B	$112.7M	$128.8M	52%
FY 2023	2023-12-31	$1.13B	$69.8M	$117.1M	52%

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STRA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -5.21%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-11-02O $77.55H $77.81L $72.96C $72.96VOL 262.9K

RES: $82.49SUP: $72.59SMA50: $80.67SMA200: $80.38

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STRA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

5.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (STRA)

Real Estate Rank #17 of 51 ⚔️ PRDO vs STRA Full Matrix →

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

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 51 tracked Real Estate securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Strategic Education Inc. (STRA) ranks #17 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #13 by equity capitalization ($1.73B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PRDO leads on earnings valuation at 12.3x trailing P/E, while DAO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 21.5% ROIC and 44.3% gross margin. DAO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with STRA at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
STRA ACTIVE Strategic Education Inc.	C	63/100	13.6x	—	9.1%	-6.23%	$1.73B	Benchmark Subject
PRDO Perdoceo Education Corporation	C+	66/100	12.3x	—	18.0%	-5.00%	$1.96B	/prdo-vs-stra →
UTI Universal Technical Institute Inc	C	63/100	20.6x	—	19.3%	-4.11%	$1.30B	/uti-vs-stra →
DAO Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share	C+	68/100	—	44.3%	21.5%	+4.09%	$2.33B	/dao-vs-stra →
AFYA Afya Limited (Class A)	D	46/100	—	—	—	+2.75%	$953.2M	/afya-vs-stra →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001013934

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Strategic Education Inc. (STRA) reported GAAP revenue of $1.27B (+4.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.22B , and +11.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $126.6M, operating cash flow of $198.2M, and free cash flow of $153.9M (+19.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, STRA closed FY2025 with $2.04B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.76, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$1.27B	$126.6M	$198.2M	$153.9M	$2.04B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$1.22B	$112.7M	$169.3M	$128.8M	$2.05B	$0
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$1.13B	$69.8M	$117.1M	$117.1M	—	—

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

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

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

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

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

STRA last traded at $72.96 (-6.23% on volume of 348,967 shares), positioning the stock -9.56% below its 50-day simple moving average ($80.67) and -9.23% below its 200-day simple moving average ($80.38). Across its 52-week range of $69.70 to $89.73, STRA sits at the 16.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($68.95 to $76.97).

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When is STRA's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Strategic Education Inc. (STRA)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is STRA stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±5.5% event move for STRA, spanning a range between $68.95 and $76.97.

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 63/100 (C) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

STRA — Strategic Education Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, STRA scores 63 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 9.1% and an FCF yield of 8.91%. Investor implication: the business converts capital into returns at a moderate level, and the free cash flow yield offers a meaningful cash-return cushion relative to the share price.
Whale 13F Flow: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. Investor implication: this is the weakest pillar, suggesting institutional conviction is not a current tailwind.
Insider Conviction: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Investor implication: this is the strongest pillar, indicating insider-side activity is comparatively supportive.
Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects a Beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. Investor implication: the stock tracks broad market movement one-for-one, so it offers no defensive buffer against a market downturn.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 14 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z of 3.76, Piotroski F of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. Investor implication: balance sheet strength is solid, which limits solvency concerns.

Taken together, the score points to a balanced setup: solid cash generation and balance sheet offset by weak institutional flow and no beta-based defensive cushion. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the market data: a P/E (TTM) of 13.6 and forward P/E of 12.6 suggest modest multiple compression is expected by the market, while the 3.33% dividend yield provides income support. Upside drivers would be sustained institutional accumulation and continued cash conversion; downside risks include a broad market pullback given the 1.0 beta.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$77.81	$1.73B	13.6	12.6	7.5	5.7	3.33%	1.0	$69.7 - $89.73	9.1%

Business

Strategic Education Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Real Estate sector and the Other Consumer Services industry, per the company profile. The profile establishes a market capitalization of $1.7B. Not available in source data: detailed product or service offerings, customer base, and revenue model descriptions.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$1268.2M	$174.2M	$126.6M	N/A	$153.9M	$140.8M	N/A
FY 2024	$1219.9M	$155.6M	$112.7M	N/A	$128.8M	$137.1M	$0.0M
FY 2023	$1132.9M	$95.3M	$69.8M	N/A	$117.1M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $1132.9M in FY 2023 to $1268.2M in FY 2025, and net income rose from $69.8M to $126.6M over the same span. Per the market data, operating margin is 13.7% and net margin is 10%, while gross margin is reported as 0%. ROIC is 9.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.76, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Per the FY 2024 financials, debt is reported as $0.0M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, six items cover STRA:

Upgrade coverage (Yahoo Finance, CATALYST, GREEN): headline "Strategic Education (STRA) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?"
Sector comparison (TradingView, MARKET WIRE, YELLOW): Q2 review of education services stocks versus peers.
Moving average crossover (MarketBeat, MARKET WIRE, YELLOW): price crossing above the 200-day moving average.
Valuation question (Simply Wall St, CATALYST, GREEN): coverage asking whether the stock is undervalued amid growth questions.
Program transfer (Stock Titan, MARKET WIRE, YELLOW): eligible undergraduates may transfer Sophia courses toward National University programs.
Forecast coverage (Yahoo Finance, MARKET WIRE, YELLOW): stock forecast report.

Risk watch items: the news feed carries no quantified guidance or earnings data. Proprietary signals: Not available in source data (the butterfly graph lists none).

Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership

Analyst data: Not available in source data (no consensus rating or price targets provided). Holders data: Not available in source data (no SEC Form 4, 13F, or Congressional trade detail provided). The Roarable RQD rating reflects insider-side activity through its Insider Conviction pillar (16 / 20) and institutional flow through its Whale 13F Flow pillar (8 / 20), but the underlying transactions are not itemized in the source data.

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 12h ago

Strategic Education (STRA) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 15h ago

Consumer discretionary - education services stocks Q2 in review: Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) vs peers

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 18h ago

Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) Stock Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

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🟢 CATALYST Simply Wall St • 21h ago

Is Strategic Education (STRA) Undervalued As Growth Questions Cloud Its Fair Value?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) Stock Forecasts

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🔴 RISK WATCH ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago

BMO cuts target for Strategic Education stock to USD 95.00

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago

Strategic Education (STRA) Set to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

STRA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $72.96?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk ⚖️ DEBATE HOST 🎯 Target: $84.03 (+8.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is STRA (C • RQD 63/100) a Buy at $77.81?

Welcome to the STRA (Strategic Education Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 63/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Other Consumer Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $65.36 (-16.0%)

Spot @ $77.81

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on STRA, but look at what you are paying: 13.6x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Strategic Education Inc. 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: $88.70 (+14.0%)

Spot @ $77.81

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on STRA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $77.81 (52-wk range $69.70 - $89.73), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.