Perdoceo Education Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Perdoceo Education Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 earnings per diluted share of $0.70, representing a 16.7% increase from the prior year, while year-to-date earnings per share reached $2.31. Total revenue for the quarter rose 1.9% to $215.9 million, and total student enrollments increased 1.6% to 47,260 as of September 30, 2026. The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire South University for approximately $130 million to $150 million at closing, with the transaction expected to close as early as April 2027. Additionally, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share and provided full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance ranging from $3.15 to $3.19.