Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) — closed signal from July 21, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on October 19, 2025.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 67 days.
The thesis — published July 21, 2025
The share price has fallen 12% from its recent peak even though first-quarter sales rose 26.6% and profits grew. A 31 July earnings call could spotlight the stronger business and shift opinion. At only 11 times expected earnings, the stock looks inexpensive, and managers are allowed to buy back 15% of all shares. Past trading shows buyers often step in near $28, so a rebound toward the mid-$30s over the next three months seems realistic.
Primary drivers
- July 31 results may confirm 20% student growth, lifting future guidance.
- Similar steep selloffs have later bounced roughly 18% on average.
- Cash on hand and approval to buy back 15% of shares support the price.
- Stock trades at about half the valuation of other online education firms.
How it played out
PRDO: target reached in 67 days
Lyra published PRDO at $29.36 on 2025-07-21 with a short-term thesis for 25% growth. The thesis pointed to first-quarter sales up 26.6%, profits that grew, a 31 July earnings call, a valuation at 11 times expected earnings, approval to buy back 15% of shares, and buyers often stepping in near $28.
Inside the window, the stock reached the $36.33 target in 67 days. It peaked at $37.82 on 2025-10-01, with a 28.8% gain. It ended the window at $34.92. The thesis played out, even though the final price was below the peak.
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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