Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LOPE Stock Forecast
Grand Canyon Education stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $166.00 (represents a 15.98% upside from LOPE’s last price of $143.13) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 1 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
LOPE Price Target
The average price target for Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) is $166.00 based on 1-year price targets from 1 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $170.00 to $162.00. This represents a potential 15.98% upside from LOPE's last price of $143.13.
LOPE Analyst Ratings
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Grand Canyon Education's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for LOPE stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 1 'Buy' (100.00%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Grand Canyon Education Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2024 | Jeffrey Meuler | Robert W. Baird | $170.00 | $140.77 | 20.76% | 18.77% |
| Aug 07, 2024 | Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital | $162.00 | $142.23 | 13.90% | 13.18% |
| May 28, 2024 | Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital | $160.00 | $145.46 | 10.00% | 11.79% |
The latest Grand Canyon Education stock forecast, released on Sep 12, 2024 by Jeffrey Meuler from Robert W. Baird, set a price target of $170.00, which represents a 20.76% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($140.77), and a 18.77% increase from LOPE last price ($143.13).
Grand Canyon Education Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Avg Price Target | $170.00 | $166.00 | $164.00 |
| Last Closing Price | $143.13 | $143.13 | $143.13 |
| Upside/Downside | 18.77% | 15.98% | 14.58% |
In the current month, the average price target of Grand Canyon Education stock is $170.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 18.77% increase as opposed to Grand Canyon Education's last price of $143.13. This month's average price target is up 2.41% compared to last quarter, and up 3.66% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2024 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| May 28, 2024 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
Grand Canyon Education's last stock rating was published by BMO Capital on Aug 07, 2024. The company gave LOPE a "Outperform" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Grand Canyon Education Financial Forecast
Grand Canyon Education Revenue Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-682.62M | - | - | $250.13M | $258.70M | $208.72M | - | $244.13M | $251.38M | $206.77M | $201.49M | $236.93M | $238.29M | $198.38M | $185.77M | $221.66M | $213.25M | $193.29M | $174.82M | $197.29M | $177.55M | $155.45M |
| Avg Forecast | $308.50M | $255.20M | $240.70M | $290.20M | $289.28M | $239.71M | $223.56M | $272.42M | $275.23M | $219.61M | $208.09M | $249.74M | $256.18M | $207.94M | $201.06M | $241.78M | $252.41M | $209.64M | $201.79M | $234.97M | $236.14M | $197.61M | $179.87M | $220.57M | $213.98M | $191.81M | $173.41M | $195.59M | $160.58M | $145.19M |
| High Forecast | $308.76M | $255.41M | $240.90M | $290.44M | $289.53M | $239.91M | $223.75M | $272.65M | $275.46M | $219.68M | $208.26M | $249.95M | $256.40M | $208.12M | $201.06M | $242.05M | $252.70M | $209.87M | $202.02M | $235.23M | $236.40M | $197.83M | $180.07M | $220.82M | $214.22M | $192.03M | $173.60M | $195.81M | $192.70M | $174.23M |
| Low Forecast | $307.99M | $254.77M | $240.30M | $289.72M | $288.80M | $239.31M | $223.19M | $271.97M | $274.77M | $219.48M | $207.74M | $249.33M | $255.75M | $207.59M | $201.06M | $241.40M | $252.02M | $209.31M | $201.47M | $234.60M | $235.77M | $197.30M | $179.59M | $220.23M | $213.64M | $191.51M | $173.13M | $195.28M | $128.47M | $116.15M |
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 20 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.48% | - | - | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.00% | - | 1.01% | 1.00% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.03% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.11% | 1.07% |
Grand Canyon Education's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 0 analysts is $272.42M, with a low forecast of $271.97M, and a high forecast of $272.65M. LOPE's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -139.91% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $-682.62M (Dec 23).
Grand Canyon Education EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 20 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $75.24M | $41.54M | $35.44M | $84.27M | $92.78M | $44.03M | - | $85.50M | $117.87M | $68.25M | $72.76M | $106.43M | $119.78M | $73.75M | $70.84M | $102.82M | $104.24M | $83.13M | $74.97M | $93.39M | $98.26M | $46.85M |
| Avg Forecast | $116.49M | $96.37M | $90.89M | $109.58M | $109.24M | $90.52M | $84.42M | $102.48M | $103.93M | $82.93M | $78.58M | $93.17M | $96.74M | $77.05M | $75.93M | $84.70M | $118.42M | $70.05M | $70.76M | $103.24M | $113.09M | $71.76M | $59.70M | $100.76M | $98.15M | $75.84M | $63.01M | $85.24M | $87.88M | $43.54M |
| High Forecast | $116.59M | $96.45M | $90.97M | $109.68M | $109.33M | $90.59M | $84.49M | $122.98M | $104.02M | $82.95M | $78.64M | $111.80M | $96.82M | $92.46M | $75.93M | $101.63M | $142.11M | $84.06M | $84.91M | $123.89M | $135.71M | $86.11M | $71.64M | $120.91M | $117.78M | $91.01M | $75.61M | $102.28M | $105.46M | $52.25M |
| Low Forecast | $116.30M | $96.21M | $90.74M | $109.40M | $109.06M | $90.37M | $84.28M | $81.99M | $103.76M | $82.88M | $78.44M | $74.53M | $96.58M | $61.64M | $75.93M | $67.76M | $94.74M | $56.04M | $56.61M | $82.59M | $90.47M | $57.40M | $47.76M | $80.61M | $78.52M | $60.67M | $50.41M | $68.19M | $70.30M | $34.83M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.72% | 0.50% | 0.45% | 0.90% | 0.96% | 0.57% | - | 1.01% | 1.00% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.03% | 1.19% | 1.02% | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.10% | 1.12% | 1.08% |
0 analysts predict LOPE's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $102.48M, with a high of $122.98M and a low of $81.99M. This is 36.20% upper than Grand Canyon Education's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $75.24M.
Grand Canyon Education Net Income Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 20 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $80.71M | $35.74M | $28.97M | $59.56M | $71.03M | $30.01M | - | $58.08M | $85.11M | $47.66M | $49.46M | $78.11M | $86.75M | $52.05M | $47.01M | $71.39M | $76.67M | $58.15M | $51.11M | $73.24M | $75.53M | $33.76M |
| Avg Forecast | $92.07M | $47.06M | $40.00M | $75.30M | $85.60M | $43.24M | $32.36M | $69.45M | $80.11M | $31.96M | $26.28M | $63.13M | $65.99M | $53.80M | $25.00M | $57.39M | $85.51M | $48.91M | $48.10M | $75.77M | $81.91M | $50.64M | $39.62M | $69.96M | $72.19M | $53.05M | $42.96M | $66.85M | $67.55M | $31.37M |
| High Forecast | $92.17M | $47.12M | $40.05M | $75.38M | $85.69M | $43.29M | $32.39M | $83.34M | $80.19M | $32.00M | $26.31M | $75.76M | $66.06M | $64.56M | $25.00M | $68.87M | $102.62M | $58.69M | $57.72M | $90.93M | $98.29M | $60.77M | $47.54M | $83.95M | $86.63M | $63.66M | $51.55M | $80.22M | $81.06M | $37.65M |
| Low Forecast | $91.87M | $46.96M | $39.92M | $75.14M | $85.41M | $43.15M | $32.29M | $55.56M | $79.93M | $31.67M | $26.22M | $50.51M | $65.84M | $43.04M | $25.00M | $45.92M | $68.41M | $39.13M | $38.48M | $60.62M | $65.53M | $40.51M | $31.69M | $55.97M | $57.75M | $42.44M | $34.36M | $53.48M | $54.04M | $25.10M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | 1.12% | 1.10% | 0.94% | 1.08% | 0.56% | - | 1.01% | 1.00% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.03% | 1.19% | 1.02% | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.10% | 1.12% | 1.08% |
Grand Canyon Education's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $69.45M, with a range of $55.56M to $83.34M. LOPE's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -13.95% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $80.71M (Dec 23).
Grand Canyon Education SG&A Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 20 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $56.40M | $65.27M | $61.68M | $62.68M | $55.02M | $66.23M | - | $60.74M | $51.26M | $61.60M | $54.53M | $57.31M | $48.55M | $56.27M | $50.61M | $52.26M | $44.01M | $50.90M | $44.94M | $46.95M | $33.95M | $41.64M |
| Avg Forecast | $77.63M | $64.22M | $60.57M | $73.03M | $72.80M | $60.32M | $56.26M | $72.64M | $69.26M | $55.26M | $52.36M | $66.03M | $64.47M | $69.54M | $50.60M | $60.03M | $51.50M | $63.22M | $53.03M | $55.60M | $45.84M | $54.75M | $42.65M | $51.21M | $41.44M | $46.43M | $37.77M | $42.85M | $30.36M | $38.69M |
| High Forecast | $77.70M | $64.27M | $60.62M | $73.09M | $72.86M | $60.37M | $56.31M | $87.16M | $69.32M | $55.28M | $52.41M | $79.24M | $64.52M | $83.45M | $50.60M | $72.04M | $61.80M | $75.87M | $63.63M | $66.72M | $55.01M | $65.70M | $51.17M | $61.46M | $49.73M | $55.72M | $45.32M | $51.42M | $36.43M | $46.43M |
| Low Forecast | $77.50M | $64.11M | $60.47M | $72.91M | $72.68M | $60.22M | $56.17M | $58.11M | $69.15M | $55.23M | $52.28M | $52.83M | $64.36M | $55.64M | $50.60M | $48.02M | $41.20M | $50.58M | $42.42M | $44.48M | $36.67M | $43.80M | $34.12M | $40.97M | $33.15M | $37.15M | $30.22M | $34.28M | $24.29M | $30.96M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.81% | 1.18% | 1.18% | 0.95% | 0.85% | 0.95% | - | 1.01% | 1.00% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.03% | 1.19% | 1.02% | 1.06% | 1.10% | 1.19% | 1.10% | 1.12% | 1.08% |
Grand Canyon Education's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $72.64M, based on 0 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $58.11M to $87.16M. The forecast indicates a 28.79% rise compared to LOPE last annual SG&A of $56.40M (Dec 23).
Grand Canyon Education EPS Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 20 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.69 | $1.20 | $0.96 | $1.96 | $2.32 | $0.96 | - | $1.67 | $2.15 | $1.08 | $1.09 | $1.70 | $1.87 | $1.11 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $1.61 | $1.21 | $1.07 | $1.54 | $1.58 | $0.71 |
| Avg Forecast | $3.13 | $1.60 | $1.36 | $2.56 | $2.91 | $1.47 | $1.10 | $2.22 | $2.72 | $1.09 | $0.89 | $1.96 | $2.24 | $0.87 | $0.84 | $1.70 | $2.11 | $1.14 | $1.09 | $1.68 | $1.80 | $1.11 | $0.89 | $1.50 | $1.54 | $1.14 | $0.94 | $1.49 | $1.27 | $0.92 |
| High Forecast | $3.13 | $1.60 | $1.36 | $2.56 | $2.91 | $1.47 | $1.10 | $2.23 | $2.73 | $1.09 | $0.89 | $1.97 | $2.25 | $0.87 | $0.84 | $1.71 | $2.12 | $1.14 | $1.09 | $1.68 | $1.80 | $1.11 | $0.89 | $1.50 | $1.54 | $1.15 | $0.94 | $1.49 | $1.52 | $1.10 |
| Low Forecast | $3.12 | $1.60 | $1.36 | $2.55 | $2.90 | $1.47 | $1.10 | $2.22 | $2.72 | $1.08 | $0.89 | $1.96 | $2.24 | $0.87 | $0.84 | $1.70 | $2.11 | $1.14 | $1.09 | $1.68 | $1.80 | $1.11 | $0.89 | $1.49 | $1.54 | $1.14 | $0.94 | $1.49 | $1.02 | $0.74 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 1.10% | 1.07% | 1.00% | 1.03% | 1.10% | - | 0.98% | 1.02% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 1.12% | 1.00% | 1.05% | 1.06% | 1.14% | 1.03% | 1.24% | 0.77% |
According to 0 Wall Street analysts, Grand Canyon Education's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $2.22, with a low estimate of $2.22 and a high estimate of $2.23. This represents a -17.34% decrease compared to LOPE previous annual EPS of $2.69 (Dec 23).
Grand Canyon Education Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRA | Strategic Education | $94.13 | $127.50 | 35.45% | Buy |
| LINC | Lincoln Educational Services | $12.41 | $14.67 | 18.21% | Buy |
| LOPE | Grand Canyon Education | $143.13 | $166.00 | 15.98% | Buy |
| AFYA | Afya | $16.25 | $18.50 | 13.85% | Hold |
| UTI | Universal Technical Institute | $16.76 | $18.25 | 8.89% | Buy |
| APEI | American Public Education | $15.67 | $15.50 | -1.08% | Buy |
| ATGE | Adtalem Global Education | $72.86 | $49.80 | -31.65% | Buy |
LOPE Forecast FAQ
Is Grand Canyon Education a good buy?
Yes, according to 1 Wall Street analysts, Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 1 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 100.00% of LOPE's total ratings.
What is LOPE's price target?
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) average price target is $166 with a range of $162 to $170, implying a 15.98% from its last price of $143.13. The data is based on 1 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Grand Canyon Education stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for LOPE stock, the company can go up by 15.98% (from the last price of $143.13 to the average price target of $166), up by 18.77% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 13.18% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Grand Canyon Education stock reach $200?
LOPE's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $166 does not support the claim that Grand Canyon Education can reach $200 in the near future.
What is Grand Canyon Education's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $170 price target for Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) this month, up 18.77% from its last price of $143.13. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 15.98% and increased by 14.58%, respectively.
What are Grand Canyon Education's analysts' financial forecasts?
Grand Canyon Education's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2024) are as follows: average revenue is $1.02B (high $1.03B, low $1.02B), average EBITDA is $386.66M (high $407.39M, low $365.69M), average net income is $230.64M (high $244.71M, low $216.4M), average SG&A $262.02M (high $276.7M, low $247.17M), and average EPS is $7.7 (high $7.71, low $7.69). LOPE's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $1.09B (high $1.1B, low $1.09B), average EBITDA is $413.34M (high $413.68M, low $412.65M), average net income is $254.44M (high $254.72M, low $253.89M), average SG&A $275.46M (high $275.69M, low $275M), and average EPS is $8.65 (high $8.66, low $8.63).
Did the LOPE's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Grand Canyon Education's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $911.31M, beating the average analysts forecast of $906.97M by 0.48%. Apple's EBITDA was $271.3M, missing the average prediction of $334.41M by -18.87%. The company's net income was $184.68M, missing the average estimation of $202.18M by -8.66%. Apple's SG&A was $241.58M, missing the average forecast of $244.64M by -1.25%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $5.75, beating the average prediction of $5.66 by 1.59%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Grand Canyon Education's revenue was $-683M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $275.23M by -348.01%. The company's EBITDA was $75.24M, missing the average prediction of $103.93M by -27.61%. Grand Canyon Education's net income was $80.71M, beating the average estimation of $80.11M by 0.75%. The company's SG&A was $56.4M, missing the average forecast of $69.26M by -18.57%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.69, missing the average prediction of $2.72 by -1.22%