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Stride

Stride Inc is an American online educational company. It offers alternative programs to traditional on-campus schooling. It also operates state-funded virtual charter schools around the United States. The educational programs for K-12 students are usually monitored by parents and provide virtual classroom environments where teachers meet with students online, by phone, or in-person. The company's contractual agreements with various school districts to offer its curriculum programs provide a majority of the company's revenue. The company lines of business are Managed Public School Programs, Institutional, and Private Pay Schools and Other.

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Stride shares are trading lower after Fuzzy Panda Research issued a short report. The company also responded to the report.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with LRN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Stride.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $322,830, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $101,600.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $55.0 and $80.0 for Stride, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Stride options trades today is 652.86 with a total volume of 2,003.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Stride's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $80.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Stride Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729104351_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LRN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$101.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">77</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">273</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">71</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.76</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">491</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">712</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">542</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">84</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Stride</h3>
Stride Inc is an American online educational company. It offers alternative programs to traditional on-campus schooling. It also operates state-funded virtual charter schools around the United States. The educational programs for K-12 students are usually monitored by parents and provide virtual classroom environments where teachers meet with students online, by phone, or in-person. The company's contractual agreements with various school districts to offer its curriculum programs provide a majority of the company's revenue. The company lines of business are Managed Public School Programs, Institutional, and Private Pay Schools and Other.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Stride, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Stride's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,840,323, the LRN's price is down by -2.68%, now at $68.7. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 6 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Stride</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $90.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barrington Research keeps a Outperform rating on Stride with a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barrington Research continues to hold a Outperform rating for Stride, targeting a price of $90. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lotus Technology Inc &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOT#NASDAQ">LOT</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Sept. 24, Lotus Tech unveiled breakthrough in intelligent driving services, setting new standards in luxury automotive technology. The company's stock fell around 14% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOT">52-week low of $4.27</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.96</li>
<li>LOT Price Action: Shares of Lotus Technology fell 0.8% to trade at $4.32 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest LOT news.</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stride Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Oct. 16, Fuzzy Panda Research issued a report titled; &#8220;Stride Inc (LRN) – The Last Covid Over Earner – Hiding That Est >25% of EBITDA Came from Covid Funds.&#8221; The company's stock fell around 20% over the past month. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRN">has a 52-week low</a> of $43.77.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 17.43</li>
<li>LRN Price Action: Shares of Stride fell 6.6% to trade at $65.94 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in LRN stock</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Digital Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct 2, Digital Brands Group received a notice of delisting of failure to satisfy a continued listing rule or standard from the Nasdaq. The company's shares fell around 59% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DBGI">low of $0.14</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.93</li>
<li>DBGI Price Action: Shares of Digital Brands fell 10.9% to close at $0.20 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in DBGI shares</a>.</li>
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Stride Responds To "False And Misleading" Allegations Made By Short Seller Fuzzy Panda, Denies Claims And Reaffirms Confidence In Company's Performance And Future Growth, With FY2024 Results Showing Record Success And Q1 FY2025 Update Scheduled For October 22, 2024

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Fuzzy Panda Research Issues Report Titled; "Stride Inc (LRN) – The Last Covid Over Earner – Hiding That Est >25% of EBITDA Came from Covid Funds"

Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $90 price target.

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PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pwsc#NYSE">PWSC</a>), a leader in cloud-based software for K-12 education, has announced two new AI-driven tools, PowerBuddy for College and Career and PowerBuddy for Custom AI. These tools aim to revolutionize the way students, families, and school districts access and manage information, potentially driving further growth for PWSC stock.
<h2>PWSC&#39;s AI Tools to Transform College and Career Planning</h2>
PowerBuddy for College and Career helps students take control of their future planning by offering personalized guidance based on their unique needs. This AI assistant uses longitudinal student data to provide real-time responses about career paths, college options, scholarships, and more. With natural language interactions, students can easily access relevant information without wasting time sifting through resources.
The assistant is designed to reduce the burden on school counselors, who often manage far more students than recommended. By offering a self-service platform for students to explore postsecondary options, PowerBuddy allows counselors to focus on higher-impact areas of support.
<h2>PWSC&#39;s AI Tools to Enhance School District Efficiency</h2>
PowerBuddy for Custom AI is designed to streamline how school districts interact with their communities. By providing real-time answers to district-specific queries &mdash; ranging from policy manuals to athletic schedules &mdash; this tool saves both time and effort for families and staff. The AI assistant ensures users receive approved, accurate information from the district&#39;s knowledge base, reducing the need for manual searches.
Given that only 23% of educators feel partnerships with parents have strengthened since the pandemic, PowerBuddy&#39;s ability to improve communication and accessibility could significantly impact school district adoption of PowerSchool&#39;s software, boosting the company&#39;s growth trajectory and stock appeal.
Both PowerBuddy tools are built on PowerSchool&#39;s Responsible AI principles, with a strong focus on privacy and security. The company&#39;s commitment to secure, efficient, and personalized technology could strengthen PowerSchool&#39;s foothold in the education technology space.
As districts and schools seek more efficient ways to manage operations and student support, these AI-driven innovations could drive higher adoption rates of PowerSchool&#39;s offerings, positively impacting PWSC stock.
<h2>PWSC Stock Performance</h2>
Shares of this cloud-based education software provider have gained 8.5% in the past six months against the Zacks Schools industry&#39;s 9.1% decline. The company has been benefiting from the continuous strength in the market demand for its suite of mission-critical products, along with its focus on operating leverage. Furthermore, its advanced AI solutions enhancements and opportunities in its market bode well for PWSC&#39;s prospects.
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Considering the estimate revision trend, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 and third-quarter earnings per share of PWSC have trended upward to 90 cents (from 63 cents) and 25 cents (from 18 cents) over the past 60 days, respectively. The estimated figures indicate 9.8% and 4.2% growth, respectively, from the year-ago period&#39;s reported levels. Such an uptrend depicts analysts&#39; optimism about the stock&#39;s potential.
In June 2024, PowerSchool entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by one of the world&#39;s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms, Bain Capital. The transaction, valued at $5.6 billion, is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Although PWSC is set to be acquired, it will continue to remain a standalone company with no interruptions in its business operations and customer service.
<h2>PWSC Zacks Rank</h2>
PowerSchool currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h2>Key Picks</h2>
Here are some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector:
Stride, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lrn#NYSE">LRN</a>) presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). LRN has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 40.3%, on average.
LRN shares have gained 31.8% in the past six months. The consensus estimate for LRN&#39;s fiscal 2025 sales and EPS implies a rise of 6.3% and 7.7%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lope#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>), currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2, has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.2%, on average.
LOPE shares have gained 6.5% in the past six months. LOPE has seen an upward estimate revision for 2024 earnings to $7.98 per share from $7.80 over the past 60 days. This company&#39;s earnings for 2024 are expected to register 13.4% growth from a year ago.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/linc#NASDAQ">LINC</a>), currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2, has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 249.4%, on average.
LRN shares have gained 24.5% in the past six months. LINC has seen an upward estimate revision for 2024 earnings to 51 cents per share from 48 cents over the past 60 days. This company&#39;s earnings for 2024 are expected to register 4.1% growth from a year ago.
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We often judge a company based on its sales and earnings. These metrics, however, may not be sufficient on their own. A stock might get a boost if these figures rise year over year or surpass estimates in a particular quarter, offering a lucrative opportunity for short-term investors to cash in. However, relying solely on sales and earnings numbers may not yield the desired long-term returns. For those seeking sustainable investment growth, a deeper dive into the company&#39;s financial health and stability is essential.
A critical analysis of a company&#39;s financial background is a prerequisite for an informed investment decision. Coverage ratios, which assess whether a company is robust enough to meet its financial obligations, play a crucial role in this analysis. A higher ratio generally indicates a stronger financial position. This article focuses on the interest coverage ratio, a key indicator used to evaluate a company&#39;s ability to pay interest on its debt, ensuring that the company is not over-leveraged and can comfortably meet its interest obligations from its operating earnings.
Interest Coverage Ratio = Earnings before Interest &amp; Taxes (EBIT) divided by Interest Expense.
<h2>Why Interest Coverage Ratio?</h2>
The interest coverage ratio is used to determine how effectively a company can pay the interest charges on its debt.
Debt, which is crucial for most companies to finance operations, comes at a cost called interest. Interest expense has a direct bearing on the profitability of a company and its creditworthiness depends on how effectively it meets interest obligations. Therefore, the interest coverage ratio is one of the important criteria to factor in before making any investment decision.
Interest coverage ratio suggests the number of times the interest could be paid from earnings and gauges the margin of safety a firm carries for paying interest.
An interest coverage ratio lower than 1.0 implies that the company is unable to fulfill its interest obligations and could default on repaying debt. A company that is capable of generating earnings well above its interest expense can withstand financial hardships. One should also track the company&#39;s past performance to determine whether the interest coverage ratio has improved or worsened over a period of time.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/strl#NASDAQ">STRL</a>), H&amp;R Block, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hrb#NYSE">HRB</a>), Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ldos#NYSE">LDOS</a>) and Stride, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lrn#NYSE">LRN</a>) boast an impressive interest coverage ratio.
<h2>The Winning Strategy</h2>
Apart from having an Interest Coverage Ratio that is more than the industry average, adding a favorable Zacks Rank and a VGM Score of A or B to your search criteria should lead to better results.
Interest Coverage Ratio greater than X-Industry Median
Price greater than or equal to 5: The stocks must all be trading at a minimum of $5 or higher.
5-Year Historical EPS Growth (%) greater than X-Industry Median: Stocks that have a strong EPS growth history.
Projected EPS Growth (%) greater than X-Industry Median: This is the projected EPS growth over the next three to five years. This shows that the stock has near-term earnings growth potential.&nbsp;
Average 20-Day Volume greater than 100,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stock is easily tradable.
Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2: Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) stocks are known to outperform irrespective of the market environment.
VGM Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2, offer the best upside potential.
Here are four of the eight stocks that qualified the screening.
Sterling Infrastructure, which is engaged in e-infrastructure, transportation and building solutions, sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a VGM Score of B. Sterling Infrastructure has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.4%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sterling Infrastructure&#39;s current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 9.7% and 26.6%, respectively, from a year ago. The stock has surged 38.1% in the past year.
H&amp;R Block, which specializes in assisted income tax return preparation and DIY tax return services and products, sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a VGM Score of B. HRB has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.8%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for H&amp;R Block&#39;s current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 3% and 15.2%, respectively, from the year-ago period. The stock has rallied 62.4% in the past year.
Leidos Holdings, which provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil and health markets in the United States and internationally, has a VGM Score of A and carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Leidos Holdings&#39; current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 5.4% and 22.6%, respectively, from a year ago. Leidos Holdings has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 23.5%, on average. The stock has surged 62.7% in the past year.
Stride, a technology-based education company, carries a Zacks Rank #2 and has a VGM Score of A. LRN delivered an earnings surprise of 40.3% in the last reported quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Stride&#39;s current financial year sales and EPS suggests growth of 6.3% and 7.7%, respectively, from the year-ago period. The stock has soared 87.3% in the past year.
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<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=FPhfklCdOhLycsC4PcIGbSkQhbpwEtVkyK4gP_K1LpuZ4kx5PSSl4ne61C8rqpLccJxInmkW1rfTNC3tnpFQqHUo8T9eMDerjldpNLty-88=">Stride, Inc</a> announced today that <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=oYi3kXkr8K7QWOyZZa7WOIfCSgGCoI7iyDkYzhzTgWyVyhJt7AWL3GvPJbG055PJ4fqnlwT55w45sTJE_vRibA==">Road2Teach</a>, a new teacher preparation program, is approved to become a Transition to Teaching education preparation program in Indiana. Road2Teach is designed to equip Indiana's future educators with the essential skills and knowledge needed to be classroom-ready from day one. Featuring a unique blend of self-paced online coursework and a 12-week teaching internship, Road2Teach will offer two non-degree-granting programs in Indiana to help aspiring teachers transition to teaching and pass their teacher certification exams.&nbsp;

Stride Launches Road2Teach, A Cutting-Edge Teacher Preparation Program In Indiana

Nerdy, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nrdy#NYSE">NRDY</a>), the parent company of Varsity Tutors for Schools (&quot;VTS&quot;), has collaborated with Johnson County Schools to offer free access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to all district students.
This collaboration, which extends through June 2030, underscores Nerdy&#39;s commitment to revolutionizing education through technology and solidifies its position as a leader in the online learning space.
The platform&#39;s diverse offerings &mdash; ranging from 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring and Essay Reviews to Live Enrichment Classes and Personalized Learning Plans &mdash; are poised to meet the varied needs of students, whether they are struggling with homework or preparing for college entrance exams. The inclusion of celebrity-led classes and college readiness resources also adds unique value, differentiating Varsity Tutors from its competitors.
<h3>VTS: A Flagship Business</h3>
VTS &mdash; a leading tutoring services provider &mdash; utilizes its platform capabilities to offer institutions high-dosage tutoring and online learning solutions. The platform provides academic resources and tools with three simple models for high-dosage tutoring administration.
VTS platform is availed by more than 500 school districts across the United States to supplement classroom learning and effectively close learning gaps. Furthermore, the availability of this platform to all K-12 schools at no cost is a driving factor for Nerdy&#39;s market recognition and growth prospects. The zero-cost model for the district highlights Nerdy&#39;s innovative approach to expanding its user base while providing essential educational support, potentially opening doors to similar agreements nationwide.
Nerdy, on a mission to revolutionize the way people learn through technology, has developed a platform for live online learning that offers seamless access to more than 3,000 subjects through enhanced online technologies and capable tutors covering small group classes, large format group classes, adaptive self-study, and one-on-one instruction and many more.
Notably, during the second quarter of 2024, the operational leverage derived from access-based subscription revenue business models significantly surpassed the expenditures made in the different sectors and will facilitate the ongoing expansion of Varsity Tutors for Schools.
In the second quarter, Institutional generated $11.1 million in revenues, marking 33% year-over-year growth and accounting for 21% of total revenues. Varsity Tutors for Schools secured 56 contracts, resulting in $4 million in bookings. These bookings highlight a strategic emphasis on expanding access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform, as well as the hiring and onboarding of sales personnel to optimize performance during the back-to-school buying season and to capitalize on the longer-term market potential within the Institutional segment.
The company has no debt at present and has $69.8 million of cash in hand, which depicts sufficient liquidity to fund the business and pursue growth initiatives.
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Shares of NRDY have lost 69.6% in the year-to-date (YTD) period compared with the Zacks Schools industry&#39;s 1.7% decline. Although the company&#39;s shares have underperformed the industry, the recent convergence of the Consumer and Institutional platform, coupled with a focus on core value proposition in the Consumer business and the expansion of the Varsity Tutors for Schools go-to-market teams will enable the company to return to profitable growth as it exits the year.
<h3>Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h3>
Nerdy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Here are some better-ranked stocks from the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bfam#NYSE">BFAM</a>) presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
BFAM has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 14.8%, on average. The stock has gained 41.9% YTD. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BFAM&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings per share implies growth of 10.9% and 18.7%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/linc#NASDAQ">LINC</a>) currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. LINC has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 249.4%, on average. The stock has rallied 16.7% YTD.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LINC&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 13.4% and 4.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Stride (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lrn#NYSE">LRN</a>) currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2. LRN has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 40.3%, on average. The stock has gained 35.1% YTD.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LRN&#39;s fiscal 2025 sales and EPS implies growth of 6.3% and 7.7%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/62baf9e968c06900019b5527/leonardo-olmos">UBS analyst Leonardo Olmos</a> downgraded the rating for Globant S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLOB#NYSE">GLOB</a>) from Buy to Neutral, while raised the price target from $225 to $235. Globant shares fell 1.1% to close at $201.98 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/glob/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Thomas Singlehurst downgraded Stride, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) from Buy to Neutral, but increased the price target from $77 to $90. Stride shares gained 1.5% to close at $83.77 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58f777c10bd99100018a435e/tien-tsin-huang">JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang </a>downgraded the rating for AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVDX#NASDAQ">AVDX</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $11 to $9. AvidXchange shares gained 1.4% to close at $8.24 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVDX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Nicholas Jones downgraded PropertyGuru Group Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGRU#NYSE">PGRU</a>) from Market Outperform to Market Perform. PropertyGuru shares settled at $6.55 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PGRU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5b854cf4211e200001c73eee/robert-wasserman">Benchmark analyst Robert Wasserman</a> downgraded the rating for AbCellera Biologics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABCL#NASDAQ">ABCL</a>) from Buy to Hold. AbCellera Biologics shares gained 3.8% to close at $2.71 on Monday. See how other analysts view this stock. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Rosenblatt raised the price target for Fabrinet  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FN#NYSE">FN</a>) from $260 to $280. Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintained a Buy rating. Fabrinet shares gained 0.2% to close at $231.55 on Monday.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FN/analyst-ratings"> See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group cut the price target for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) from $115 to $105. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating. Estée Lauder shares fell 2.2% to close at $92.85 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities cut Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDA#NASDAQ">LQDA</a>) price target from $24 to $23. B of A Securities analyst Greg Harrison maintained a Buy rating. Liquidia shares dipped 30.6% to close at $9.79 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LQDA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc boosted the price target for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) from $380 to $400. Keybanc analyst Eric Heath maintained an Overweight rating. Palo Alto shares gained 2.8% to close at $343.36 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PANW/analyst-ratings">See </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PANQ/analyst-ratings">how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird slashed Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) price target from $200 to $165. Baird analyst William Power maintained an Outperform rating. Snowflake shares gained 2.6% to close at $131.42 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNOW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Jefferies raised ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) price target from $22 to $25. Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta maintained a Buy rating. ZIM Integrated Shipping shares gained 16.7% to close at $22.25 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZIM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS increased the price target for Globant S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLOB#NYSE">GLOB</a>) from $225 to $235. UBS analyst Leonardo Olmos downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. Globant shares fell 1.1% to close at $201.98 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GLOB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup boosted Stride, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) price target from $77 to $90. Citigroup analyst Thomas Singlehurst downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral. Stride shares gained 1.5% to close at $83.77 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Bernstein boosted BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRN#NASDAQ">BMRN</a>) price target from $94 to $110. Bernstein analyst William Pickering upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform. BioMarin Pharmaceutical shares gained 3.6% to close at $92.76 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BMRN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel raised Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>) price target from $141 to $151. Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak maintained a Hold rating. Hyatt shares gained 2.5% to close at $146.67 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/H/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Canaccord Genuity Initiates Coverage On Stride with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $94

Stride shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.26 by 12.7 percent. This is a 40.59 percent increase over earnings of $1.01 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $534.183 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $525.838 million by 1.59 percent. This is a 10.49 percent increase over sales of $483.489 million the same period last year.

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Stride's growing digital education services portfolio serves K–12 students and parents, adult learners, school districts, businesses, the military, and beyond.

3 Market-Crushing Stocks To Buy For Value And Growth In September

Online education is the new norm in today's learning scenario as it is cost-effective and flexible. Amid this backdrop, we have three stocks, Graham Holdings (GHC), Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), and Stride, Inc. (LRN), that could be schooling the market for years to come and are worth keeping an eye for. Read more… Online education stocks are catching the market's eye as they have positioned themselves with the growing demand for remote learning and digital education solutions. This shift toward digital learning has turned a niche market into a booming industry.
With this momentum, online education companies that are well positioned, Graham Holdings Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GHC/">GHC</a>), Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOPE/">LOPE</a>), and Stride, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LRN/">LRN</a>), have been reshaping and making it the mainstream mode of education in the world.
According to <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/emo/online-education/worldwide">Statista</a>, the global market revenue of online education services is anticipated to reach $279.30 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.6%. This market, accelerated by the pandemic, has been growing as new technologies are also being integrated into it.
Furthermore, the efficiency and appeal of online education are being improved by technological innovations, including AI-powered personalized learning, virtual reality (VR) classrooms, and advanced learning management systems. The global EdTech market is projected to <a href="https://straitsresearch.com/report/education-technology-market">reach $598.82 billion by 2032</a>, growing at a CAGR of 17.1%.
Given this backdrop, let's analyze the fundamentals of three featured <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/outsourcing-education-services/">Outsourcing - Education Services</a> stocks, beginning with #3.
Stock #3: Graham Holdings Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GHC/">GHC</a>)
GHC is a global diversified education and media holding company. It operates through six segments: Kaplan International; Kaplan Higher Education; Kaplan Supplemental Education; Television Broadcasting; Manufacturing; and Healthcare and Automotive. 
On August 8, the company paid its shareholders a quarterly dividend of $1.72 per share. GHC pays an annual dividend of $6.88, which translates to a yield of 0.94% at the current share price. Moreover, its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 4.4% over the past three years.
In terms of the trailing-12-month cash per share, GHC's $31.98 is significantly higher than the $2.48 industry average. However, its 9.48% trailing-12-month EBITDA margin is 14% lower than the industry average of 11.45%.
For the six-month period that ended on June 30, 2024, GHC's operating revenues increased 9.4% year-over-year to $2.34 billion, while the company's Education segment reported operating revenue of $845.50 million, indicating an 8.4% growth from the prior-year period.
GHC's adjusted net income came in at $107.32 million, up 5.8% year-over-year, while its adjusted income per share grew 12.9% from the year-ago value to $23.99.
Analysts expect GHC's revenue for the third quarter (ending September 2024) to increase 10.6% year-over-year to $1.23 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 46.5% from the prior year's period to $15.31.
The stock has gained 28.7% over the past year and 15.5% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $732.27.
GHC's stance is apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has a B grade for Value and Stability. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
Among the 19 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/outsourcing-education-services/">Outsourcing - Education Services</a> industry, it is ranked #11. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/GHC/">Click here</a> to see the additional GHC ratings (Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality).
Stock #2: Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOPE/">LOPE</a>)
LOPE is an education services company that primarily serves colleges and universities. It develops technological solutions, infrastructure, and operational processes to provide services to its institutions on a large scale and offers technological and academic services.
The stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 21.88% is 381.5% higher than the industry average of 4.54%. Similarly, its 22.10% trailing-12-month ROTA is 444.6% above the industry average of 4.06%. Also, its trailing-12-month levered FCF of 17.20% compares favorably to the industry average of 5.14%.
During the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, LOPE's service revenue increased 8% year-over-year to $227.46 million. The company's operating income came in at $42.72 million, reflecting an increase of 20.5% from the prior-year quarter.
Its non-GAAP net income amounted to $37.32 million and $ $1.27 per share, reflecting 21.9% and 25.7% year-over-year increases, respectively. In addition, its adjusted EBITDA increased by 22.6% year-over-year, amounting to $58.53 million.
Looking ahead, LOPE anticipates full-year service revenue for fiscal year 2024 to fall between $1.026 billion and $1.034 billion, and operating margin is anticipated to be in the range of 26.7%-27.2%. The company also projects non-GAAP income per share to range from $7.88 to $8.07.
The consensus revenue estimate of $239.68 million for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2024) represents an 8% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $1.47 for the same quarter indicates a 16.7% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 23.4%, closing the last trading session at $137.41.
LOPE's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Quality. Within the same A-rated industry, it is ranked #9 out of 19 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LOPE/">Click here</a> to see LOPE's ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Stability.
Stock #1: Stride, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LRN/">LRN</a>)
LRN, a technology-based education service company, provides proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational services worldwide. The company serves public and private schools, charter boards, consumers, employers, and government agencies.
On September 5, LRN launches Road2Teach, a new teacher program, in Indiana. This new program will offer two non-degree-granting programs to help aspiring teachers transition to teaching and pass their teacher certification exams. This program has two sections: Elementary Education program and Secondary education program. The new program is set to expand the company's offerings.
LRN's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTA of 19.23% and 10.63% are 67.8% and 162.1% higher than their respective industry averages of 11.47% and 4.06%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 1.11x is 11.7% above the industry average of 0.99x.
LRN's revenues for the fourth quarter, which ended on June 30, 2024, increased 10.5% year-over-year to $534.18 million. Its adjusted operating income rose 36.4% from the year-ago value to $87.89 million.
The company's attributable net income amounted to $62.78 million, representing a 44.8% increase from the same period last year, and its attributable net income per share for the quarter increased 40.6% year-over-year to $1.42. Also, the adjusted EBITDA came in at $112.09 million reflecting an increase of 26.3% from the prior year quarter.
Street expects LRN's revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (ending September 2024) to increase 5.4% year-over-year to $506.09 million. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $0.26 for the same period indicates a significant year-over-year growth. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
LRN shares have surged 84% over the past year to close the last trading session at $79.49.
It's no surprise that LRN has an overall B rating, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has a B grade for Growth. Within the Outsourcing - Education Services industry, it is ranked #8 out of 19 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LRN/">Click here</a> to see the other ratings of LRN for Value, Momentum, Stability, Sentiment and Quality.
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LOPE shares were trading at $137.10 per share on Monday morning, down $0.31 (-0.23%). Year-to-date, LOPE has gained 3.83%, versus a 15.64% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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