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Stride (LRN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LRN Stock Forecast

Stride stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $74.60 (represents a -27.86% downside from LRN’s last price of $103.41) 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 -27.86% downside from LRN's last price of $103.41.

LRN Analyst Ratings

Buy

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

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 24, 2024Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital$88.00$88.59-0.66%-14.90%
Oct 23, 2024Jason TichenCanaccord Genuity$100.00$64.4955.06%-3.30%
Aug 19, 2024Thomas SinglehurstCitigroup$90.00$83.777.44%-12.97%
Aug 08, 2024Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital$82.00$78.484.48%-20.70%
Apr 25, 2024Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital$73.00$63.2315.45%-29.41%
Apr 14, 2023Alexander ParisBarrington$50.00$38.3130.51%-51.65%
Aug 25, 2022Greg ParrishMorgan Stanley$45.00$35.5226.69%-56.48%
Apr 20, 2022Greg ParrishMorgan Stanley$39.00$39.81-2.03%-62.29%
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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 -14.90% decrease from LRN last price ($103.41).

Stride Price Target by Period

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# Anlaysts225
Avg Price Target$94.00$94.00$86.60
Last Closing Price$103.41$103.41$103.41
Upside/Downside-9.10%-9.10%-16.26%

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 -9.10% decrease as opposed to Stride's last price of $103.41. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and up 8.55% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 29, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralHold
Oct 24, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Oct 23, 2024Canaccord GenuityBuyBuyHold
Aug 19, 2024CitigroupBuyNeutralDowngrade
Aug 08, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Apr 25, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Apr 25, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Aug 25, 2022Morgan Stanley-OverweightUpgrade
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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 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 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$630.27M$609.40M$612.19M$608.27M$593.18M$586.80M$573.34M$504.42M$525.89M$507.89M$503.46M$453.41M$466.71M$461.91M$449.02M$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$614.67M$594.32M$597.04M$593.22M$578.50M$559.32M$567.91M$504.15M$525.89M$507.89M$494.30M$448.12M$455.16M$450.48M$437.91M$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
# Analysts2211144211321111111111199913131313
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 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
# Analysts2211144211321111111111199913131313
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$77.83M$75.25M$75.59M$75.11M$73.25M$71.58M$71.27M$63.08M$65.79M$94.18M$62.30M$56.39M$57.63M$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$78.84M$76.23M$76.58M$76.09M$74.20M$73.41M$71.72M$63.10M$65.79M$113.02M$62.98M$56.72M$58.38M$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$76.89M$74.35M$74.69M$74.21M$72.37M$69.97M$71.04M$63.07M$65.79M$75.35M$61.84M$56.06M$56.94M$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 %----------1.35%-1.55%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 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
# Analysts2211144211321111111111199913131313
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$86.38M$98.09M$96.75M$46.41M$77.00M$89.16M$85.42M$9.68M$57.03M$56.31M$59.81M$-6.87M$38.65M$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$83.61M$94.94M$93.65M$44.92M$74.53M$82.37M$82.85M$9.23M$54.09M$37.54M$55.96M$-22.90M$37.41M$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 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
# Analysts2211144211321111111111199913131313
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$170.65M$165.00M$165.75M$164.69M$160.60M$158.88M$155.23M$136.57M$142.39M$123.65M$136.31M$122.76M$126.36M$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$166.42M$160.91M$161.65M$160.62M$156.63M$151.44M$153.76M$136.50M$142.39M$82.43M$133.83M$121.33M$123.24M$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 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
# Analysts2211144211321111111111199913131313
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$1.98$2.24$2.21$1.06$1.76$2.04$1.95$0.22$1.30$1.50$1.37$-0.16$0.88$1.08$1.07$-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$1.91$2.17$2.14$1.03$1.71$1.88$1.90$0.21$1.24$1.36$1.28$-0.52$0.86$1.05$1.03$-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

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
STRAStrategic Education$96.66$115.0018.97%Buy
AFYAAfya$16.26$18.5013.78%Hold
LOPEGrand Canyon Education$162.13$166.002.39%Buy
LINCLincoln Educational Services$15.60$14.67-5.96%Buy
APEIAmerican Public Education$19.61$15.50-20.96%Buy
LRNStride$103.41$74.60-27.86%Buy
ATGEAdtalem Global Education$88.82$62.00-30.20%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 -27.86% from its last price of $103.41. 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 -27.86% (from the last price of $103.41 to the average price target of $74.6), down by -3.30% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -56.48% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Stride stock reach $200?

LRN's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $74.6 does not support the claim that Stride can reach $200 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, down -9.10% from its last price of $103.41. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target decreased by -9.10% and decreased by -16.26%, 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 $2.21B), average EBITDA is $279.19M (high $282.43M, low $276.45M), average net income is $253.79M (high $261.26M, low $248.98M), average SG&A $604.27M (high $611.29M, low $598.33M), and average EPS is $5.81 (high $5.98, low $5.7). LRN's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Jun 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $2.43B (high $2.46B, low $2.4B), average EBITDA is $303.79M (high $307.75M, low $300.13M), average net income is $322.16M (high $327.63M, low $317.13M), average SG&A $657.5M (high $666.08M, low $649.6M), and average EPS is $7.37 (high $7.5, low $7.26).

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 $269.02M by 8.29%. 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 $62.3M by 35.29%. 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%