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Wall Street Journal
4 days ago
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FTC Drops Biden-Era Case Against Grand Canyon Education
The Federal Trade Commission has dismissed a Biden-era complaint against Grand Canyon Education that accused the for-profit education company of falsely claiming to be a nonprofit. The agency said Friday that the 2023 case against Grand Canyon, which provides support services to colleges and universities, has already suffered losses in court from two motions to dismiss.
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06-08-2025
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GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
PHOENIX, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE), ("GCE" or the "Company"), is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 20 university partners. GCE provides a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior services in these areas on a large scale. GCE today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results For the three months ended June 30, 2025: Service revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $247.5 million, an increase of $20.0 million, or 8.8%, as compared to service revenue of $227.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase year over year in service revenue was primarily due to an increase in partner enrollments of 10.3% to 117,283 at June 30, 2025 as compared to 106,307 at June 30, 2024. Revenue per student decreased slightly between years primarily due to contract modifications for some of our university partners in which the revenue share percentage was reduced in exchange for us no longer reimbursing these partners for certain faculty costs both of which had the effect of reducing revenue per student and a slight decline year over year in revenue per student for online students due to the continued mix shift to students that have a slightly lower net tuition rate. These decreases were partially offset by the service revenue per student for accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing ("ABSN") students at off-campus classroom and laboratory sites generating a significantly higher revenue per student than we earn under our agreement with Grand Canyon University ("GCU"), our most significant partner, as these agreements generally provide us with a higher revenue share percentage, the partners have higher tuition rates than GCU and the majority of our partners' students take more credits on average per semester. GCU enrollments increased to 113,435 at June 30, 2025, an increase of 10.5% over enrollments at June 30, 2024. University partner enrollments at our off-campus classroom and laboratory sites were 4,990, an increase of 14.0% over enrollments at June 30, 2024, which includes 1,142 and 746 GCU students at June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Excluding sites closing in 2024 to new enrollments, total enrollments at our off-campus classroom and laboratory sites increased 15.4% between years. We opened six sites in the year ended December 31, 2024 and opened two new sites in the six months ended June 30, 2025 while closing two sites in which we stopped recruiting new students in 2024 bringing the total number of these sites to 45 at June 30, 2025, which has also positively impacted the enrollment growth. Enrollments for GCU ground students were 8,579 at June 30, 2025 up from 7,397 at June 30, 2024. GCU online enrollments were 104,856 at June 30, 2025, up from 95,279 at June 30, 2024, an increase of 10.1% between years. GCU enrollment declines between March 31 and June 30 of each year as ground traditional enrollment at GCU at June 30 of each year only includes traditional-aged students taking summer school classes, which is a small percentage GCU's traditional-aged student body. Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $51.8 million, an increase of $9.1 million, or 21.2%, as compared to $42.7 million for the same period in 2024. The operating margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was 20.9% and 18.8%, respectively. The second quarter operating income and operating margin was positively impacted on a year over year basis by contract modifications for some of our university partners in which the revenue share percentage was reduced in exchange for us no longer reimbursing the partner for certain faculty costs which had the effect of reducing operating expenses and revenue per student and $1.1 million in severance costs recorded in the second quarter of 2024 related to an executive officer that resigned effective June 30, 2024. Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $13.5 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 12.7%, as compared to income tax expense of $12.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Our effective tax rate was 24.5% during the second quarter of 2025 compared to 25.5% during the second quarter of 2024. The effective tax rate decreased year over year primarily due to changes in state income taxes. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $41.5 million, an increase of $6.6 million, or 19.1% as compared to $34.9 million for the same period in 2024. As adjusted net income was $43.2 million and $37.3 million for the second quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Diluted net income per share was $1.48 and $1.19 for the second quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively. As adjusted diluted net income per share was $1.53 and $1.27 for the second quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.2% to $67.4 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $58.5 million for the same period in 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025: Service revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $536.8 million, an increase of $34.7 million, or 6.9%, as compared to service revenue of $502.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase year over year in service revenue was primarily due to an increase in partner enrollments of 10.3% to 117,283 at June 30, 2025 as compared to 106,307 at June 30, 2024. Revenue per student decreased slightly between years primarily due to the additional day for leap year in 2024 which added additional service revenue of $1.5 million as compared to the current year and contract modifications for some of our university partners in which the revenue share percentage was reduced in exchange for us no longer reimbursing these partners for certain faculty costs, both of which had the effect of reducing revenue per student and a slight decline year over year in revenue per student for online students due to the continued mix shift to students that have a slightly lower net tuition rate . These decreases were partially offset by the service revenue per student for ABSN students at off-campus classroom and laboratory sites generating a significantly higher revenue per student than we earn under our agreement with GCU, as these agreements generally provide us with a higher revenue share percentage, the partners have higher tuition rates than GCU and the majority of our partners' students take more credits on average per semester. Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $139.8 million, an increase of $12.6 million, or 9.9%, as compared to $127.2 million for the same period in 2024. The operating margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was 26.0% and 25.3%, respectively. The operating income and operating margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were positively impacted by contract modifications for some of our university partners in which the revenue share percentage was reduced in exchange for us no longer reimbursing the partner for certain faculty costs which had the effect of reducing operating expenses and revenue per student and $1.1 million recorded in the second quarter related to an executive officer that resigned effective June 30, 2024, partially offset by the additional day for leap year in 2024 which added additional service revenue of $1.5 million as compared to the current year. Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $33.3 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 3.5%, as compared to income tax expense of $32.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Our effective tax rate was 22.7% during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 23.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The effective tax rate decreased year over year primarily due to an increase in excess tax benefits to $2.7 million as compared to $1.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively and changes in state income taxes. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $113.2 million, an increase of $10.3 million, or 10.0% as compared to $102.9 million for the same period in 2024. As adjusted net income was $116.5 million and $107.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Diluted net income per share was $4.00 and $3.48 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As adjusted diluted net income per share was $4.12 and $3.62 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.8% to $169.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $157.1 million for the same period in 2024. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our liquidity position, as measured by cash and cash equivalents and investments increased by $49.3 million between December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025, which was largely attributable to cash provided by operations exceeding our share repurchases and capital expenditures during the six months ended June 30, 2025. Our unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and investments were $373.9 million and $324.6 million at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results and Full Year Outlook 2025 2025 Outlook Q3 2025: Service revenue of between $258.5 million and $260.5 million; Operating margin of between 21.8% and 22.2%; Effective tax rate of 20.6%; Diluted EPS of between $1.69 and $1.74; and 27.9 million diluted shares. The diluted EPS guidance includes non-cash amortization of intangible assets net of taxes of $1.7 million, which equates to a $0.06 impact on diluted EPS. Thus, as adjusted, non-GAAP diluted income per share of between $1.75 and $1.80. Q4 2025: Service revenue of between $305.0 million and $310.0 million; Operating margin of between 35.1% and 35.8%; Effective tax rate of 22.8%; Diluted EPS of between $3.07 and $3.18; and 27.7 million diluted shares. The diluted EPS guidance includes non-cash amortization of intangible assets net of taxes of $1.6 million, which equates to a $0.06 impact on diluted EPS. Thus, as adjusted, non-GAAP diluted income per share of between $3.13 and $3.24. Full Year 2025: Service revenue of between $1,100.3 million and $1,107.3 million; Operating margin of between 27.5% and 27.9%; Effective tax rate of 22.3%; Diluted EPS between $8.75 and $8.90; and 28.0 million diluted shares. The diluted EPS guidance includes non-cash amortization of intangible assets net of taxes of $6.5 million, which equates to a $0.24 impact on diluted EPS. Thus, as adjusted, non-GAAP diluted income per share of between $8.98 and $9.14. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Federal securities laws which includes information relating to future events, future financial performance, strategies expectations, competitive environment, regulation, and availability of resources. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding: proposed new programs; whether regulatory, economic, or business developments or other matters may or may not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or liquidity; projections, predictions, expectations, estimates, and forecasts as to our business, financial and operating results, and future economic performance; and management's goals and objectives and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words such as "may," "should," "could," "would," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar expressions, the negative of these expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) legal and regulatory actions taken against us related to our services business, or against our university partners that impact their businesses and that directly or indirectly reduce the service revenue we can earn under our master services agreements; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of any of the key university partner agreements; (iii) our ability to properly manage risks and challenges associated with strategic initiatives, including potential acquisitions or divestitures of, or investments in, new businesses, acquisitions of new properties and new university partners, and expansion of services provided to our existing university partners; (iv) our ability to comply with the extensive regulatory framework applicable to us either directly as a third-party service provider or indirectly through our university partners; (v) our ability to manage risks associated with epidemics, pandemics, or public health crises; (vi) our ability to manage risks resulting from system disruptions, interruptions, or outages associated with our technology platforms or those of third-party service providers; (vii) the ability of our university partners' students to obtain federal Title IV funds, state financial aid, and private financing; (viii) potential damage to our reputation or other adverse effects as a result of negative publicity in the media, in the industry or in connection with governmental reports or investigations or otherwise; (ix) risks associated with changes in applicable federal and state laws and regulations and accrediting commission standards; (x) competition from other education service companies in our geographic region and market sector; (xi) our ability to hire and train new, and develop and train existing employees; (xii) the pace of growth of our university partners' enrollment and its effect on the pace of our own growth; (xiii) fluctuations in our revenues due to seasonality; (xiv) our ability to, on behalf of our university partners, convert prospective students to enrolled students and to retain active students to graduation; and (xv) other risks and uncertainties identified from time to time in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") by us, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 19, 2025. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in our other press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand GCE's reported financial results and our business outlook for future periods. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call Grand Canyon Education, Inc. will discuss its second quarter 2025 results and full year 2025 outlook during a conference call scheduled for today, August 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (ET). Live Conference Dial-In: Those interested in participating in the question-and-answer session should follow the conference dial-in instructions below. Participants may register for the call here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call seamlessly. Please dial in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Journalists are invited to listen only. Webcast and Replay: Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live webcast of this event at: Q2 2025 Grand Canyon Education Inc. Earnings Conference Call. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call at the same link. About Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. ("GCE"), incorporated in 2008, is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 20 university partners. GCE is uniquely positioned in the education services industry in that its leadership has over 30 years of proven expertise in providing a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior services in these areas on a large scale. GCE provides services that support students, faculty and staff of partner institutions such as marketing, strategic enrollment management, counseling services, financial services, technology, technical support, compliance, human resources, classroom operations, content development, faculty recruitment and training, among others. For more information about GCE visit the Company's website at Grand Canyon Education, Inc., 2600 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025202420252024 (In thousands, except per share data) Service revenue$ 247,499$ 227,463$ 536,809$ 502,138 Costs and expenses: Technology and academic services 43,134 41,001 84,798 80,126 Counseling services and support 83,023 78,107 169,845 160,991 Marketing and communication 56,037 52,895 116,367 108,248 General and administrative 11,411 10,636 21,777 21,366 Amortization of intangible assets 2,105 2,105 4,210 4,210 Total costs and expenses 195,710 184,744 396,997 374,941 Operating income 51,789 42,719 139,812 127,197 Interest expense — (2) — (4) Investment interest and other 3,226 4,112 6,607 7,841 Income before income taxes 55,015 46,829 146,419 135,034 Income tax expense 13,469 11,951 33,255 32,146 Net income $ 41,546$ 34,878$ 113,164$ 102,888 Earnings per share: Basic income per share$ 1.48$ 1.19$ 4.02$ 3.50 Diluted income per share$ 1.48$ 1.19$ 4.00$ 3.48 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 27,996 29,285 28,136 29,372 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 28,134 29,415 28,301 29,527 Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. Consolidated Balance Sheets As of June 30, As of December 31, (In thousands, except par value)20252024 ASSETS: (Unaudited)Current assets Cash and cash equivalents$ 192,278$ 324,623 Investments 181,621 — Accounts receivable, net 27,699 82,948 Income taxes receivable 6,665 490 Other current assets 14,218 11,915 Total current assets 422,481 419,976 Property and equipment, net 179,384 176,823 Right-of-use assets 98,477 99,541 Amortizable intangible assets, net 155,752 159,962 Goodwill 160,766 160,766 Other assets 4,147 1,357 Total assets$ 1,021,007$ 1,018,425 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Current liabilities Accounts payable$ 24,353$ 26,721 Accrued compensation and benefits 32,789 33,183 Accrued liabilities 34,009 29,620 Income taxes payable 112 8,559 Deferred revenue 14,150 — Current portion of lease liability 13,577 12,883 Total current liabilities 118,990 110,966 Deferred income taxes, noncurrent 28,235 26,527 Other long-term liabilities 1,550 1,444 Lease liability, less current portion 94,256 95,635 Total liabilities 243,031 234,572 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 — — Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 54,178 and 54,090 shares issued and 28,234 and 28,858 shares outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively 542 541 Treasury stock, at cost, 25,944 and 25,232 shares of common stock at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively (2,150,693) (2,024,370) Additional paid-in capital 343,852 336,736 Accumulated other comprehensive gain 165 — Retained earnings 2,584,110 2,470,946 Total stockholders' equity 777,976 783,853 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$ 1,021,007$ 1,018,425 Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands)20252024Cash flows provided by operating activities: Net income$ 113,164$ 102,888 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Share-based compensation 7,117 7,479 Depreciation and amortization 15,260 13,581 Amortization of intangible assets 4,210 4,210 Deferred income taxes 1,657 266 Other, including fixed asset disposals (602) (457) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable from university partners 55,249 49,357 Other assets (4,732) (749) Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 379 759 Accounts payable (2,605) 4,986 Accrued liabilities 3,014 8,334 Income taxes receivable/payable (14,622) (14,344) Deferred revenue 14,150 7,216 Net cash provided by operating activities 191,639 183,526 Cash flows used in investing activities: Capital expenditures (17,561) (17,933) Additions of amortizable content (28) (170) Purchase of equity investment (1,000) — Loss on equity investment 500 — Purchases of investments (191,666) (48,594) Proceeds from sale or maturity of investments 11,007 46,708 Net cash used in investing activities (198,748) (19,989) Cash flows used in financing activities: Repurchase of common shares and shares withheld in lieu of income taxes (125,236) (68,695) Net cash used in financing activities (125,236) (68,695) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (132,345) 94,842 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 324,623 146,475 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$ 192,278$ 241,317 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Cash paid for interest$ —$ 4 Cash paid for income taxes$ 44,476$ 44,220 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable$ 1,302$ 1,713 ROU Asset and Liability recognition$ —$ 9,439 Excise tax on treasury stock repurchases$ 1,087$ 422 Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income plus interest expense, less interest income and other gain (loss) recognized on investments, plus income tax expense, and plus depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), as adjusted for (i) contributions to private Arizona school tuition organizations in lieu of the payment of state income taxes; (ii) share-based compensation; and (iii) unusual charges or gains, such as litigation and regulatory reserves, impairment charges and asset write-offs, severance costs, and exit or lease termination costs. We present Adjusted EBITDA because we consider it to be an important supplemental measure of our operating performance. We also make certain compensation decisions based, in part, on our operating performance, as measured by Adjusted EBITDA. All of the adjustments made in our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA are adjustments to items that management does not consider to be reflective of our core operating performance. Management considers our core operating performance to be that which can be affected by our managers in any particular period through their management of the resources that affect our underlying revenue and profit generating operations during that period and does not consider the items for which we make adjustments (as listed above) to be reflective of our core performance. We believe Adjusted EBITDA allows us to compare our current operating results with corresponding historical periods and with the operational performance of other companies in our industry because it does not give effect to potential differences caused by variations in capital structures (affecting relative interest expense, including the impact of write-offs of deferred financing costs when companies refinance their indebtedness), tax positions (such as the impact on periods or companies of changes in effective tax rates or net operating losses), the book amortization of intangibles (affecting relative amortization expense), and other items that we do not consider reflective of underlying operating performance. We also present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties as a measure of performance. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, investors should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments described above. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by expenses that are unusual, non-routine, or non-recurring. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool in that, among other things, it does not reflect: cash expenditures for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital requirements; interest expense, or the cash required to replace assets that are being depreciated or amortized; and the impact on our reported results of earnings or charges resulting from the items for which we make adjustments to our EBITDA, as described above and set forth in the table below. In addition, other companies, including other companies in our industry, may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a substitute for net income, operating income, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with and reported under GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of our liquidity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and only use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure for the periods indicated:Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025202420252024 (Unaudited, in thousands) (Unaudited, in thousands) Net income$ 41,546$ 34,878$ 113,164$ 102,888 Plus: interest expense — 2 — 4 Less: investment interest and other (3,226) (4,112) (6,607) (7,841) Plus: income tax expense 13,469 11,951 33,255 32,146 Plus: amortization of intangible assets 2,105 2,105 4,210 4,210 Plus: depreciation and amortization 7,809 6,928 15,260 13,581 EBITDA 61,703 51,752 159,282 144,988 Plus: share-based compensation 3,487 3,996 7,117 7,479 Plus: litigation and regulatory costs 2,159 1,601 2,902 3,471 Plus: severance costs — 1,133 — 1,133 Plus: loss on fixed asset disposal 62 44 78 44 Adjusted EBITDA$ 67,411$ 58,526$ 169,379$ 157,115 Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Diluted Income Per Share The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted income per share information that excludes amortization of intangible assets, severance costs and loss on disposal of fixed assets allows investors to develop a more meaningful understanding of the Company's performance over time. Accordingly, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the table below provides reconciliations of these non-GAAP items to GAAP net income and GAAP diluted income per share, respectively:Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025202420252024(Unaudited, in thousands except per share data)GAAP Net income$ 41,546$ 34,878$ 113,164$ 102,888 Amortization of intangible assets 2,105 2,105 4,210 4,210 Severance costs — 1,133 — 1,133 Loss on disposal of fixed assets 62 44 78 44 Income tax effects of adjustments(1) (531) (837) (974) (1,282) As Adjusted, Non-GAAP Net income$ 43,182$ 37,323$ 116,478$ 106,993GAAP Diluted income per share$ 1.48$ 1.19$ 4.00$ 3.48 Amortization of intangible assets (2) 0.05 0.05 0.11 0.11 Severance costs (3) — 0.03 — 0.03 Loss on disposal of fixed assets (4) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 As Adjusted, Non-GAAP Diluted income per share$ 1.53$ 1.27$ 4.12$ 3.62 (1) The income tax effects of adjustments are based on the effective income tax rate applicable to adjusted (non-GAAP) results. (2) The amortization of acquired intangible assets per diluted share is net of an income tax benefit of $0.02 for both of the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and net of an income tax benefit of $0.03 for both of the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. (3) The severance costs per diluted share is net of an income tax benefit of $0.01 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and net of an income tax benefit of $0.01 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. (4) The loss on disposal of fixed assets per diluted share is net of an income tax benefit of nil for both of the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 and nil for both of the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Investor Relations Contact:Daniel E. BachusChief Financial OfficerGrand Canyon Education, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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14-07-2025
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Details
PHOENIX, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOPE) announced today that it will report its 2025 second quarter results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results in more detail at 1:30 P.M. (4:30 P.M. ET) the same day. Live Conference Dial-In: Those interested in participating in the question-and-answer session should follow the conference dial-in instructions below. Participants may register for the call here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call seamlessly. Please dial in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Journalists are invited to listen only. Webcast and Replay: Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live webcast of this event at: Q2 2025 Grand Canyon Education Inc. Earnings Conference Call. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call at the same link. About Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Grand Canyon Education (GCE), incorporated in 2008, is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 20 university partners. GCE is uniquely positioned in the education services industry in that its leadership has 30 years of proven expertise in providing a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior service in these areas on a large scale. GCE provides services that support students, faculty and staff of partner institutions such as marketing, strategic enrollment management, counseling services, financial services, technology, technical support, compliance, human resources, classroom operations, curriculum development, faculty recruitment and training, among others. For more information about Grand Canyon Education, Inc. visit the Company's website at Contact: Daniel E. BachusChief Financial OfficerGrand Canyon Education, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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29-06-2025
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5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Grand Canyon Education's Q1 Earnings Call
Grand Canyon Education delivered a first quarter that exceeded Wall Street's expectations, with stronger-than-anticipated revenue and healthy profit margins. Management attributed this performance primarily to robust online enrollment growth and continued investments in new academic programs. CEO Brian Mueller emphasized that both new online starts and hybrid program enrollments outpaced internal targets, crediting the rollout of 20 new programs in the last year and direct partnerships with employers as key contributors. He stated, 'Lead flow and the interest in what we're doing here continues to grow,' citing increased contract signings with school districts and healthcare institutions. Is now the time to buy LOPE? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $289.3 million vs analyst estimates of $287.1 million (5.3% year-on-year growth, 0.8% beat) EPS (GAAP): $2.52 vs analyst estimates of $2.45 (2.9% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $102 million vs analyst estimates of $101 million (35.2% margin, 0.9% beat) The company slightly lifted its revenue guidance for the full year to $1.09 billion at the midpoint from $1.09 billion EPS (GAAP) guidance for the full year is $8.53 at the midpoint, beating analyst estimates by 1.5% Operating Margin: 30.4%, in line with the same quarter last year Students: 127,779, up 6,991 year on year Market Capitalization: $5.23 billion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Jeff Silber (BMO Capital Markets) asked what drove the better-than-expected first-quarter enrollment, to which CEO Brian Mueller cited new program launches and increased contracts with employers as primary factors. Jeff Silber (BMO Capital Markets) also inquired about the risk of federal funding cuts for students; Mueller responded that most aid flows should remain stable and Grand Canyon Education is less exposed to research grant volatility. Alex Paris (Barrington Research) requested updates on long-term and segment-specific enrollment targets. Mueller confirmed the overall long-term goal is 7% annual growth, with current online and hybrid enrollments running ahead of expectations. Alex Paris (Barrington Research) also asked about M&A appetite. Mueller stated the focus remains on building new programs and partnerships rather than acquisitions, citing more control and speed with organic growth. Steven Pawlak (Baird) questioned the conversion process from prerequisite courses to hybrid ABSN programs. Mueller explained the process involves students progressing over six to eighteen months, with ongoing efforts to scale both enrollment and program capacity. In the coming quarters, our team will track (1) whether new student registrations for the fall semester sustain their current positive trajectory, (2) the scaling and financial impact of additional hybrid and non-nursing programs, and (3) any margin improvement as investments in partner initiatives and legal costs normalize. Execution on planned site openings and continued employer partnerships will also be critical to watch. Grand Canyon Education currently trades at $186.81, in line with $185.45 just before the earnings. Is there an opportunity in the stock?See for yourself in our full research report (it's free). The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.
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30-05-2025
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2 Cash-Producing Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 1 to Steer Clear Of
A company that generates cash isn't automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand. Not all companies are created equal, and StockStory is here to surface the ones with real upside. That said, here are two cash-producing companies that excel at turning cash into shareholder value and one best left off your watchlist. Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 9.1% Known for its flavorful beverages challenging the status quo, Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) is a pioneer in craft brewing and a symbol of American innovation in the alcoholic beverage industry. Why Does SAM Worry Us? Muted 1.7% annual revenue growth over the last three years shows its demand lagged behind its consumer staples peers Smaller revenue base of $2.04 billion means it hasn't achieved the economies of scale that some industry juggernauts enjoy Demand will likely fall over the next 12 months as Wall Street expects flat revenue Boston Beer is trading at $231.24 per share, or 22.7x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with SAM, check out our full research report (it's free). Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 22.5% Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) is an educational services provider known for its operation at Grand Canyon University. Why Are We Positive On LOPE? Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong two-year operating margin of 26.5% ROIC punches in at 30.2%, illustrating management's expertise in identifying profitable investments, and its rising returns show it's making even more lucrative bets At $192.01 per share, Grand Canyon Education trades at 21.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it's free. Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow Margin: 26.7% With roots dating back to 1891 and a portfolio that includes the blockbuster cancer immunotherapy Keytruda, Merck (NYSE:MRK) develops and sells prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products across oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular, and other therapeutic areas. Why Are We Fans of MRK? Unparalleled scale of $63.92 billion in revenue gives it negotiating leverage and staying power in an industry with high barriers to entry Free cash flow margin expanded by 11.2 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends Industry-leading 15.6% return on capital demonstrates management's skill in finding high-return investments Merck's stock price of $76.27 implies a valuation ratio of 8.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
