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Strategic Education, Inc.

STRA

Strategic Education, Inc. is a global education services provider that delivers campus-based and online post-secondary education alongside job-ready skill development programs.

Market cap
$1.84B+2.6%
Revenue$1.3B+3.5%
Net income$134.5M+16.8%
Free cash flow$168.6M+35.5%
EPS (diluted)$5.99+24.5%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Date not yet announced

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$337.3M+4.9%
Operating income$50.5M+10.3%
Net income$37.2M+14.9%
EPS (diluted)$1.71+24.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$132.1M-8.9%
Total debt$106.7M-11.3%
Total equity$1.6B-2.0%
Total assets$2.1B-1.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$29.2M-6.5%
CapEx$14.1M+30.5%
Free cash flow$15.0M-26.2%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1.84B+2.6%
Enterprise value$1.82B-4.2%
P/E13.7×-3.0×
P/S1.4×-0.1×

Profitability

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Operating margin14%+1.3pp
Net margin10.5%+1.2pp
FCF margin13.1%+3.1pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity8.2%+1.3pp
Debt / equity0.1×0.0×
Current ratio1.1×-0.2×

Competitors

Profile

Strategic Education, Inc. is a global education services provider that delivers campus-based and online post-secondary education alongside job-ready skill development programs. The company focuses on providing flexible, competency-based learning models for working adults and recent high school graduates. Its value proposition centers on expanding access to affordable, industry-relevant higher education through a diverse portfolio of accredited universities and technology-enabled learning platforms.

Competitive position

A leading provider of online and hybrid post-secondary education with a significant presence in the working adult market and a growing portfolio of employer-aligned technology solutions.

GeographiesUnited States, Australia, New Zealand
Customer segmentsWorking adults, Corporate employees, International students, Post-secondary students
Business modelSubscription-based, Tuition-based, B2B services, Direct-to-consumer
SuppliersAccreditation bodies (HLC, Middle States, TEQSA), Federal student aid programs (Title IV), Faculty and academic professionals, Technology infrastructure providers
CustomersIndividual students, Corporate employer partners, Government agencies, Healthcare organizations
Listed1996
Employees3.8K
CEOKarl McDonnell
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Strategic Education, Inc.'s market cap?
Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) has a market capitalization of $1.8B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Strategic Education, Inc.'s revenue and profitability?
Strategic Education, Inc. generated $1.3B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $134.5M, representing a net margin of 10.5%, with free cash flow of $168.6M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Strategic Education, Inc.'s competitors?
Strategic Education, Inc.'s key competitors include Coursera Inc., Grand Canyon Education, Inc., Phoenix Education Partners, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Strategic Education, Inc. partner with?
Strategic Education, Inc.'s notable partners include American Council on Education.
What subsidiaries does Strategic Education, Inc. have?
Strategic Education, Inc.'s subsidiaries include Capella University, Strayer University, Torrens University, and others.
Where is Strategic Education, Inc. headquartered?
Strategic Education, Inc. is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 3,774 people. It has been publicly traded since 1996.