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Investors with an interest in Schools stocks have likely encountered both Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Perdoceo Education NASDAQ: PRDO reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, with management citing enrollment gains, high student retention and continued investments in marketing, admissions and technology across its academic institutions.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.9 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.84 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.7 per share a year ago.
Perdoceo Education Corporation earns a "Buy" rating based on attractive valuation, robust balance sheet, and positive growth prospects. PRDO's enrollment is consistently rising, with recent revenue and profit growth driven by the USAHS acquisition and improved operating efficiency. 2026 guidance targets adjusted operating income of $263 million and EPS between $2.78 and $2.93, reflecting enrollment momentum and new program rollouts.
Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Perdoceo Education trades at a compelling valuation with robust free cash flow and an asset-light, profitable business model. It is trading at a forward P/E of 12.30x with a discount to both the peer average and the sector median. Furthermore, when you apply the ex-cash forward P/E of 9.0x, it becomes even more compelling with a margin of safety of 27%.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Perdoceo Education CEO Todd Nelson sold 51,346 shares for approximately $1.79 million, at a weighted-average price of $34.89 per share in mid-March 2026. The transaction represented 10.61% of Nelson's direct holdings at the time.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
Callodine Capital Management LP grew its holdings in shares of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) by 11.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 709,582 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 75,553 shares during