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Perdoceo Education Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

  • Perdoceo Education Corporation reported full-year 2025 revenue of $846.1 million, a 24.2% increase from the prior year, & Q4 2025 revenue of $211.6 million, a 20.0% increase.
  • Full-year 2025 operating income rose 12.5% to $196.0 million, while adjusted operating income increased 25.8% to $237.6 million.
  • Q4 2025 operating income grew 12.8% to $41.9 million, with adjusted operating income up 20.8% to $51.6 million.
  • Earnings per diluted share for the full year were $2.42 (up from $2.19), while adjusted EPS was $2.61 (up from $2.26).
  • Q4 2025 earnings per diluted share were $0.54 (up from $0.47), with adjusted EPS at $0.59 (up from $0.49).
  • Total student enrollments as of December 31, 2025, reached 44,400, representing a 7.3% increase from the prior year.
  • The company ended the year with $643.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, & available-for-sale short-term investments.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities for the full year was $225.2 million, a 39.4% increase from the prior year.
  • During 2025, the company repurchased 4.1 million shares for $120.8 million, & in Q4 specifically repurchased 1.8 million shares for $54.1 million.
  • On January 2, 2026, the board approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing up to $100.0 million in share buybacks.
  • On February 19, 2026, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on March 13, 2026.
  • The company provided 2026 full-year outlook projecting operating income between $212.8 million & $225.8 million, & adjusted EPS between $2.97 & $3.12.
  • The outlook assumes consistent student interest, no material regulatory changes, & an effective tax rate of approximately 24.0% for the full year.
  • Perdoceo completed the acquisition of University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) on December 2, 2024, contributing to revenue growth.