Stride (LRN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LRN Stock Forecast
Stride stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $74.60 (represents a -19.85% downside from LRN’s last price of $93.08) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 4 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
LRN Price Target
The average price target for Stride (LRN) is $74.60 based on 1-year price targets from 4 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $100.00 to $45.00. This represents a potential -19.85% downside from LRN's last price of $93.08.
LRN Analyst Ratings
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Stride's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for LRN stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Buy' (75.00%), 1 'Hold' (25.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Stride Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital | $88.00 | $88.59 | -0.66% | -5.46% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Jason Tichen | Canaccord Genuity | $100.00 | $64.49 | 55.06% | 7.43% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Thomas Singlehurst | Citigroup | $90.00 | $83.77 | 7.44% | -3.31% |
| Aug 08, 2024 | Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital | $82.00 | $78.48 | 4.48% | -11.90% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital | $73.00 | $63.23 | 15.45% | -21.57% |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Alexander Paris | Barrington | $50.00 | $38.31 | 30.51% | -46.28% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Greg Parrish | Morgan Stanley | $45.00 | $35.52 | 26.69% | -51.65% |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Greg Parrish | Morgan Stanley | $39.00 | $39.81 | -2.03% | -58.10% |
The latest Stride stock forecast, released on Oct 24, 2024 by Jeffrey Silber from BMO Capital, set a price target of $88.00, which represents a -0.66% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($88.59), and a -5.46% decrease from LRN last price ($93.08).
Stride Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Avg Price Target | $94.00 | $90.00 | $86.60 |
| Last Closing Price | $93.08 | $93.08 | $93.08 |
| Upside/Downside | 0.99% | -3.31% | -6.96% |
In the current month, the average price target of Stride stock is $94.00, according to 2 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 0.99% increase as opposed to Stride's last price of $93.08. This month's average price target is up 4.44% compared to last quarter, and up 8.55% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Oct 24, 2024 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Canaccord Genuity | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | Downgrade |
| Aug 08, 2024 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 25, 2024 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Morgan Stanley | - | Overweight | Upgrade |
Stride's last stock rating was published by Citigroup on Oct 29, 2024. The company gave LRN a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Stride Financial Forecast
Stride Revenue Forecast
| Jun 26 | Mar 26 | 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 | Jun 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $504.87M | - | $483.49M | $470.28M | $458.44M | $425.15M | $455.21M | $421.72M | $409.51M | $400.23M | $397.51M | $392.14M | $376.14M | $370.96M | $268.93M | $257.15M | $257.56M | $257.12M | $256.31M | $253.25M |
| Avg Forecast | $622.15M | $601.55M | $604.30M | $600.44M | $585.53M | $572.22M | $569.76M | $504.29M | $525.89M | $507.89M | $498.05M | $450.77M | $460.70M | $455.96M | $443.23M | $420.10M | $421.90M | $410.73M | $397.49M | $368.35M | $388.79M | $380.94M | $363.73M | $362.57M | $261.47M | $253.74M | $257.21M | $253.93M | $248.43M | $252.50M |
| High Forecast | $633.31M | $612.34M | $615.14M | $611.21M | $596.04M | $586.80M | $573.34M | $504.42M | $525.89M | $507.89M | $503.46M | $453.41M | $468.96M | $464.13M | $451.18M | $420.10M | $421.90M | $410.73M | $397.49M | $368.35M | $388.79M | $380.94M | $363.73M | $362.57M | $261.47M | $253.74M | $257.21M | $253.93M | $248.43M | $252.50M |
| Low Forecast | $606.91M | $586.82M | $589.50M | $585.73M | $571.19M | $559.32M | $567.91M | $504.15M | $525.89M | $507.89M | $494.30M | $448.12M | $449.42M | $444.79M | $432.38M | $420.10M | $421.90M | $410.73M | $397.49M | $368.35M | $388.79M | $380.94M | $363.73M | $362.57M | $261.47M | $253.74M | $257.21M | $253.93M | $248.43M | $252.50M |
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | - | 1.05% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.01% | 1.08% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.09% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.03% | 1.00% |
Stride's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $507.89M, with a low forecast of $507.89M, and a high forecast of $507.89M. LRN's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 0.60% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $504.87M (Dec 23).
Stride EBITDA Forecast
| Jun 26 | Mar 26 | 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 | Jun 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $84.29M | - | $89.51M | $103.73M | $99.51M | $-2.47M | $70.55M | $61.09M | $84.99M | $17.36M | $41.53M | $57.66M | $58.30M | $28.57M | $26.74M | $31.59M | $48.22M | $-1.40M | $22.12M | $41.34M |
| Avg Forecast | $89.16M | $86.20M | $86.60M | $86.04M | $83.91M | $82.00M | $81.65M | $72.27M | $75.36M | $94.18M | $71.37M | $64.60M | $66.02M | $85.62M | $65.56M | $60.20M | $60.46M | $67.69M | $56.96M | $52.79M | $55.72M | $45.40M | $52.12M | $51.96M | $37.47M | $26.60M | $36.86M | $36.39M | $35.60M | $33.52M |
| High Forecast | $90.76M | $87.75M | $88.15M | $87.59M | $85.41M | $84.09M | $82.16M | $72.29M | $75.36M | $113.02M | $72.15M | $64.98M | $67.20M | $102.75M | $78.67M | $60.20M | $60.46M | $81.22M | $56.96M | $52.79M | $55.72M | $54.47M | $52.12M | $51.96M | $37.47M | $31.92M | $36.86M | $36.39M | $35.60M | $40.22M |
| Low Forecast | $86.97M | $84.09M | $84.48M | $83.94M | $81.85M | $80.15M | $81.38M | $72.25M | $75.36M | $75.35M | $70.84M | $64.22M | $64.40M | $68.50M | $52.45M | $60.20M | $60.46M | $54.15M | $56.96M | $52.79M | $55.72M | $36.32M | $52.12M | $51.96M | $37.47M | $21.28M | $36.86M | $36.39M | $35.60M | $26.82M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.18% | - | 1.36% | 1.21% | 1.52% | -0.04% | 1.17% | 0.90% | 1.49% | 0.33% | 0.75% | 1.27% | 1.12% | 0.55% | 0.71% | 1.19% | 1.31% | -0.04% | 0.62% | 1.23% |
1 analysts predict LRN's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $94.18M, with a high of $113.02M and a low of $75.35M. This is 11.74% upper than Stride's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $84.29M.
Stride Net Income Forecast
| Jun 26 | Mar 26 | 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 | Jun 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $66.84M | - | $43.37M | $55.46M | $50.70M | $-22.22M | $28.09M | $42.92M | $43.00M | $-5.88M | $10.49M | $23.79M | $24.50M | $12.67M | $4.89M | $8.75M | $20.59M | $-9.73M | $3.32M | $18.46M |
| Avg Forecast | $84.94M | $96.45M | $95.14M | $45.63M | $75.72M | $84.49M | $84.13M | $9.45M | $55.56M | $46.92M | $57.25M | $-16.03M | $38.01M | $42.66M | $32.40M | $-5.93M | $27.99M | $33.72M | $34.00M | $-6.07M | $6.64M | $18.73M | $21.57M | $-14.16M | $1.22M | $7.37M | $23.56M | $-7.85M | $884.97K | $14.97M |
| High Forecast | $86.92M | $98.70M | $97.36M | $46.70M | $77.48M | $89.16M | $85.42M | $9.68M | $57.03M | $56.31M | $59.81M | $-6.87M | $38.89M | $51.19M | $38.88M | $-5.93M | $27.99M | $40.47M | $34.00M | $-6.07M | $6.64M | $22.47M | $21.57M | $-14.16M | $1.22M | $8.85M | $23.56M | $-7.85M | $884.97K | $17.96M |
| Low Forecast | $82.24M | $93.38M | $92.11M | $44.18M | $73.31M | $82.37M | $82.85M | $9.23M | $54.09M | $37.54M | $55.96M | $-22.90M | $36.80M | $34.13M | $25.92M | $-5.93M | $27.99M | $26.98M | $34.00M | $-6.07M | $6.64M | $14.98M | $21.57M | $-14.16M | $1.22M | $5.90M | $23.56M | $-7.85M | $884.97K | $11.98M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.17% | - | 1.14% | 1.30% | 1.56% | 3.75% | 1.00% | 1.27% | 1.26% | 0.97% | 1.58% | 1.27% | 1.14% | -0.89% | 4.02% | 1.19% | 0.87% | 1.24% | 3.75% | 1.23% |
Stride's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $46.92M, with a range of $37.54M to $56.31M. LRN's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -29.79% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $66.84M (Dec 23).
Stride SG&A Forecast
| Jun 26 | Mar 26 | 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 | Jun 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $116.89M | - | $118.14M | $103.05M | $102.02M | $158.37M | $121.58M | $94.25M | $90.64M | $133.38M | $115.21M | $100.46M | $90.94M | $117.83M | $84.45M | $63.69M | $59.78M | $107.15M | $75.21M | $59.38M |
| Avg Forecast | $168.45M | $162.87M | $163.62M | $162.57M | $158.53M | $154.93M | $154.26M | $136.54M | $142.39M | $103.04M | $134.85M | $122.05M | $124.74M | $93.67M | $69.92M | $113.74M | $114.23M | $74.05M | $107.62M | $99.73M | $105.27M | $79.09M | $98.48M | $98.17M | $70.79M | $53.63M | $69.64M | $68.75M | $67.26M | $48.15M |
| High Forecast | $171.47M | $165.79M | $166.55M | $165.49M | $161.38M | $158.88M | $155.23M | $136.57M | $142.39M | $123.65M | $136.31M | $122.76M | $126.97M | $112.41M | $83.91M | $113.74M | $114.23M | $88.86M | $107.62M | $99.73M | $105.27M | $94.91M | $98.48M | $98.17M | $70.79M | $64.36M | $69.64M | $68.75M | $67.26M | $57.78M |
| Low Forecast | $164.32M | $158.88M | $159.61M | $158.59M | $154.65M | $151.44M | $153.76M | $136.50M | $142.39M | $82.43M | $133.83M | $121.33M | $121.68M | $74.94M | $55.94M | $113.74M | $114.23M | $59.24M | $107.62M | $99.73M | $105.27M | $63.27M | $98.48M | $98.17M | $70.79M | $42.90M | $69.64M | $68.75M | $67.26M | $38.52M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.87% | - | 0.95% | 1.10% | 1.46% | 1.39% | 1.06% | 1.27% | 0.84% | 1.34% | 1.09% | 1.27% | 0.92% | 1.20% | 1.19% | 1.19% | 0.86% | 1.56% | 1.12% | 1.23% |
Stride's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $103.04M, based on 1 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $82.43M to $123.65M. The forecast indicates a -11.84% fall compared to LRN last annual SG&A of $116.89M (Dec 23).
Stride EPS Forecast
| Jun 26 | Mar 26 | 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 | Jun 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.57 | - | $1.02 | $1.31 | $1.20 | $-0.53 | $0.67 | $1.03 | $1.04 | $-0.14 | $0.26 | $0.59 | $0.61 | $0.32 | $0.12 | $0.22 | $0.52 | $-0.25 | $0.08 | $0.47 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.94 | $2.21 | $2.18 | $1.04 | $1.73 | $1.93 | $1.92 | $0.22 | $1.27 | $1.43 | $1.31 | $-0.37 | $0.87 | $1.07 | $1.05 | $-0.13 | $0.63 | $0.84 | $0.77 | $-0.14 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $0.49 | $-0.32 | $0.03 | $0.20 | $0.53 | $-0.18 | $0.02 | $0.37 |
| High Forecast | $1.99 | $2.26 | $2.23 | $1.07 | $1.77 | $2.04 | $1.95 | $0.22 | $1.30 | $1.50 | $1.37 | $-0.16 | $0.89 | $1.09 | $1.07 | $-0.13 | $0.63 | $0.84 | $0.77 | $-0.14 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $0.49 | $-0.32 | $0.03 | $0.20 | $0.53 | $-0.18 | $0.02 | $0.37 |
| Low Forecast | $1.88 | $2.14 | $2.11 | $1.01 | $1.68 | $1.88 | $1.90 | $0.21 | $1.24 | $1.36 | $1.28 | $-0.52 | $0.84 | $1.03 | $1.02 | $-0.13 | $0.63 | $0.84 | $0.77 | $-0.14 | $0.15 | $0.45 | $0.49 | $-0.32 | $0.03 | $0.20 | $0.53 | $-0.18 | $0.02 | $0.37 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.20% | - | 1.17% | 1.23% | 1.14% | 3.95% | 1.06% | 1.22% | 1.35% | 1.03% | 1.73% | 1.30% | 1.25% | -1.00% | 4.36% | 1.10% | 0.98% | 1.41% | 4.00% | 1.28% |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Stride's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $1.43, with a low estimate of $1.36 and a high estimate of $1.50. This represents a -9.01% decrease compared to LRN previous annual EPS of $1.57 (Dec 23).
Stride Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRA | Strategic Education | $86.71 | $125.00 | 44.16% | Buy |
| LOPE | Grand Canyon Education | $137.33 | $166.00 | 20.88% | Buy |
| LINC | Lincoln Educational Services | $13.38 | $14.67 | 9.64% | Buy |
| AFYA | Afya | $17.63 | $18.50 | 4.93% | Hold |
| APEI | American Public Education | $15.17 | $15.50 | 2.18% | Buy |
| LRN | Stride | $93.08 | $74.60 | -19.85% | Buy |
| ATGE | Adtalem Global Education | $80.59 | $62.00 | -23.07% | Buy |
LRN Forecast FAQ
Is Stride a good buy?
Yes, according to 4 Wall Street analysts, Stride (LRN) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 3 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 75.00% of LRN's total ratings.
What is LRN's price target?
Stride (LRN) average price target is $74.6 with a range of $45 to $100, implying a -19.85% from its last price of $93.08. The data is based on 4 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Stride stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for LRN stock, the company can go down by -19.85% (from the last price of $93.08 to the average price target of $74.6), up by 7.43% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -51.65% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Stride stock reach $140?
LRN's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $74.6 does not support the claim that Stride can reach $140 in the near future.
What is Stride's current price target trend?
2 Wall Street analysts forecast a $94 price target for Stride (LRN) this month, up 0.99% from its last price of $93.08. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target decreased by -3.31% and decreased by -6.96%, respectively.
What are Stride's analysts' financial forecasts?
Stride's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Jun 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $2.23B (high $2.26B, low $2.2B), average EBITDA is $319.83M (high $323.95M, low $315.64M), average net income is $253.79M (high $261.74M, low $247.75M), average SG&A $604.27M (high $612.06M, low $596.35M), and average EPS is $5.81 (high $5.99, low $5.67). LRN's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Jun 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $2.43B (high $2.47B, low $2.37B), average EBITDA is $348M (high $354.25M, low $339.48M), average net income is $322.16M (high $329.68M, low $311.91M), average SG&A $657.5M (high $669.3M, low $641.4M), and average EPS is $7.37 (high $7.54, low $7.14).
Did the LRN's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Stride's last annual report (Jun 2023), the company's revenue was $1.84B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.78B by 3.22%. Apple's EBITDA was $291.31M, beating the average prediction of $277.41M by 5.01%. The company's net income was $126.87M, beating the average estimation of $107.14M by 18.42%. Apple's SG&A was $481.57M, beating the average forecast of $402.08M by 19.77%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3, beating the average prediction of $2.85 by 5.24%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Stride's revenue was $504.87M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $498.05M by 1.37%. The company's EBITDA was $84.29M, beating the average prediction of $71.37M by 18.10%. Stride's net income was $66.84M, beating the average estimation of $57.25M by 16.75%. The company's SG&A was $116.88M, missing the average forecast of $134.85M by -13.32%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.57, beating the average prediction of $1.31 by 19.87%