Stride, Inc. LRN has been offering tutoring services since 2022, under the name Stride Tutoring, which was then rebranded in 2024 as K12 Tutoring. Through its K12 Tutoring service portfolio, the company offers personalized online tutoring services to school students, providing them with an additional boost toward academic gains.
Stride suffered a 60% valuation drop after muted guidance for FY2026, but I see the long-term growth story as intact. LRN demonstrates strong cash conversion, high margins, moderate leverage, and ample liquidity, with FCF/EBITDA above 50% and a current ratio of 6.7x, supporting scalability and downside protection. Management attributes recent enrollment losses to a temporary platform upgrade issue, not a structural demand problem, with resolution expected next year.
Stride suffered a major platform glitch, causing a 20k student loss and a $200M revenue hit, triggering a sharp share price decline. I expect EBITDA margins to contract to 20% in 2026, with net income down 19%, but trend growth and margins should resume by 2027. Valuation now reflects excessive pessimism, trading at 11x P/E and 6x P/CE; a $500M buyback should support EPS and share price.
| Diversified Consumer Services Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | James J. Rhyu CEO | XMUN Exchange | US86333M1080 ISIN |
| US Country | 7,800 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | 13 Dec 2007 IPO Date |
Stride, Inc. is a leading technology-based education service company that offers innovative and comprehensive solutions aimed at enhancing individualized learning for students from kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12), both in the United States and internationally. Initially founded as K12 Inc. in 2000 and rebranded to Stride, Inc. in December 2020, its headquarters are located in Reston, Virginia. The core mission of Stride, Inc. revolves around leveraging technology to provide proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational services. These offerings are designed to support the educational journey of students by facilitating personalized learning experiences, monitoring progress, and ensuring substantial support. The company caters to a wide range of clients including public and private schools, school districts, charter boards, consumers, employers, as well as government agencies.
Stride, Inc. has established a comprehensive portfolio of products and services tailored to fill various educational needs from K-12 to adult learning and career development. These offerings include: