Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of TAL Education (TAL) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
The mean of analysts' price targets for TAL Education (TAL) points to a 35.9% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
TAL Education (TAL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yiheng Capital Management Yiheng Capital Management LP | 759,240 | $8.47M | $7.39M | -$1.07M | -12.66% |
Point72 Asset Management LP Point72 Asset Management LP | 1.66M | $18.91M | $16.2M | -$2.71M | -14.34% |
| CCP Christopher C. Powers Farther Finance Advisors, LLC | 362 | $4,089.33 | $3,525.88 | -$563.45 | -13.78% |
| MC Mathieu Cornu Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | 467,900 | $5.26M | $4.56M | -$702,581.51 | -13.36% |
| CB Curtis Burkholder Bare Financial Services, Inc | 50 | $569 | $487 | -$82 | -14.41% |
| Diversified Consumer Services Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Mr. Bangxin Zhang CEO | NYSE Exchange | 874080104 CUSIP |
| BR Country | 23,000 Employees | 25 May 2017 Last Dividend | 16 Aug 2017 Last Split | 20 Oct 2010 IPO Date |
TAL Education Group is a leading educational service provider specializing in K-12 after-school tutoring services within the People's Republic of China. The organization devotes its resources to offering comprehensive tutoring services across a myriad of academic subjects aimed at K-12 students. These subjects range extensively from mathematics, physics, and chemistry to history, geography, political science, English, and Chinese. The essence of TAL Education Group's services lies in its drive to enhance the educational journey of students by providing them with the essential support needed to excel academically. Established in 2003 and having its headquarters in Beijing, the company has grown significantly, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to educational excellence and development in China.