Stride, Inc. (LRN)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LRN
  • Rev/Share 53.0451
  • Book/Share 32.8912
  • PB 4.472
  • Debt/Equity 0.3964
  • CurrentRatio 5.6126
  • ROIC 0.1433

 

  • MktCap 6401842197.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.38
  • PFCF 20.13
  • PE 21.1705
  • Debt/Assets 0.2544
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.2336

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade LRN Citigroup Buy Neutral $77 $90 Aug. 20, 2024

News

AFYA or LRN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
AFYA, LRN
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Schools stocks have likely encountered both Afya (AFYA) and K12 (LRN). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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SA Quant Top 10: A Stellar Mid-Year Result
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Published: June 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

SA Quant Top 10 portfolio outperformed consensus with 25% YTD return, driven by strong momentum and upward earnings revisions. Momentum and earnings revisions are the most critical quant factors, while valuation has less short- to medium-term impact on performance. Consensus price targets for the portfolio were upgraded by 33%, with six stocks seeing 50%+ upgrades, validating quant model effectiveness.

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Stride's Earnings Estimates Trending Up: Is It Time to Buy the Stock?
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Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Fueled by tech-driven education trends, LRN raises its outlook as analysts grow more bullish on long-term growth.

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Is Stride Making a Long-Term Bet on Career-Driven High Schools?
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Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LRN's Career Learning segment jumps 23.7% as demand grows for tech-based, career-focused education paths.

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Can Stride Stay Ahead in a Crowded Digital Education Field?
LRN
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

LRN posts 21% enrollment growth and record income in the third quarter, but staying ahead means innovating beyond scale.

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Stride vs. Chegg: Which Online Education Stock is a Smarter Buy?
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Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LRN leads with 20% enrollment growth and a bullish 2025 outlook, while CHGG struggles with subscriber losses and AI-driven headwinds.

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Stride: Dominating The K-12 Online Education Market
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Published: June 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Stride is capitalizing on the structural shift toward online and career-focused education, with strong enrollment and financial results supporting continued growth. The company's integrated full-school model, state-level partnerships, and minimal reliance on federal funding position it well amid favorable policy trends and decentralization. Stride's robust balance sheet, high retention, and multi-year contracts provide stability and flexibility for future investments or acquisitions.

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Buy 4 Low-Beta Stocks NGS, LRN, ATR & PM Despite Court Tariff Ruling
ATR, LRN, NGS, PM
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

NGS, LRN, ATR and PM stand out as low-beta picks to weather market uncertainty after a U.S. court rules Trump's global tariffs illegal.

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K12 Wins Two Gold Stevie® Awards for Innovation in Education
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Published: May 28, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

RESTON, Va., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand, was awarded two Gold Stevie® Awards at the 23rd Annual American Business Awards.

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High Conviction Stocks For Tariff Uncertainty
CTRE, LRN, PM, PPC, UBER
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

April's whipsaw market volatility has calmed in May, following the U.S.-China tariff truce. Vulnerabilities persist, however, with the Q1 GDP contraction, Moody's credit downgrade, and a softening housing market. Recession risk remains elevated despite reduced forecasts, with potential deterioration if the 90-day tariff suspension ends without a resolution.

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5 Leading School Stocks to Buy in the Evolving Education Market
APEI, LAUR, LINC, LRN, PRDO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

These school stocks are thriving as education pivots toward career-ready skills and digital learning, innovative teaching platforms - LRN, LAUR, PRDO, LINC and APEI.

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Stride Stock Soars 49% YTD: Should Investors Buy Now or Wait?
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Will an upbeat fiscal 2025 view and favorable market demand trends continue to favor LRN stock performance? Dive in to know in detail.

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Bet On 4 Low-Beta Stocks BWB, LRN, MASS & PM Despite Tariff Truce
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Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

It is imperative to build a portfolio of low-beta stocks in a volatile market. Bridgewater Bancshares, Stride, 908 Devices, and Philip Morris are well-positioned to gain.

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Bet On 4 Low-Beta Stocks BWB, LRN, MASS & PM Despite Tariff Truce
BWB, LRN, MASS, PM
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

It is imperative to build a portfolio of low-beta stocks in a volatile market. Bridgewater Bancshares, Stride, 908 Devices, and Philip Morris are well-positioned to gain.

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K12 Launches 19th Annual Art Competition for Students Nationwide
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Published: May 13, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

RESTON, Va., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand, announces the launch of its 19th Annual Art Competition, opening for submissions on May 13, 2025.

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Is Stride (LRN) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?
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Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how K12 (LRN) and CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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K12 Tutoring Approved as Vendor for Oregon Department of Education's High-Dosage Tutoring Program
LRN
Published: May 05, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

With this partnership, K12 Tutoring will deliver high-quality, individualized tutoring services to Oregon's students. With this partnership, K12 Tutoring will deliver high-quality, individualized tutoring services to Oregon's students.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why K12 (LRN) is a Great Choice
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Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does K12 (LRN) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for K12 (LRN): Time to Buy?
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

K12 (LRN) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Stride's Silent Surge
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Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Stride Inc. continues to deliver strong quarterly results with revenue growth accelerating and operating income significantly increasing due to lower cost percentages. The company benefits from a unique duopoly in the online K-12 education market, with steady in-year enrollment driving growth. Despite potential long-term impacts from new tariff policies, Stride's resilience and late position in the economic chain make it a solid investment.

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These 5 Buy-Ranked Mid-Cap Stocks Are Flying High Year to Date
ADMA, FCFS, LRN, LTH, NFG
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Five mid-cap high-flying stocks to buy are: ADMA, FCFS, LRN, LTH, NFG.

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4 Stocks That Boast Remarkable Interest Coverage Ratio
BJ, LRN, PM, STRL
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

STRL, LRN, BJ & PM's impressive interest coverage ratios highlight that these companies can withstand financial hardships.

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Buy this Soaring, Top-Ranked Tariff-Proof Stock Before Earnings and Hold?
LRN
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Stride has surged 35% in 2025 to new all-time highs as Wall Street clamors for its growth and ability to stay out of the tariff war. LRN stock has also more than quadrupled the S&P 500 over the last decade.

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These 2 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy K12 (LRN) Now
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Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

K12 (LRN) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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Will K12 (LRN) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

K12 (LRN) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Stride (LRN) This Year?
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Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how K12 (LRN) and Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Buy 4 Low-Beta Stocks ANIP, LRN, MASS & CTGO as Tariff Woes Continue
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Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

It is imperative to build a portfolio of low-beta stocks in a volatile market. ANI Pharmaceuticals, Stride, 908 Devices, & Contango are well-poised to gain.

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CORRECTION NOTICE: Stride Announces Date for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call
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Published: April 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

This press release has been updated to correct a link originally included in the second paragraph. The original release was issued on April 15, 2025. No other changes have been made. This press release has been updated to correct a link originally included in the second paragraph. The original release was issued on April 15, 2025. No other changes have been made.

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MedCerts and City of Refuge Partner to Provide Career Training for Underserved Communities
LRN
Published: April 01, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Atlanta, GA, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MedCerts, a nationally recognized leader in online career training and a Stride Inc. company, has forged a strategic partnership with City of Refuge, an Atlanta-based nonprofit. Together, they aim to empower underserved individuals by offering industry-recognized healthcare training, paving the way to sustainable careers, financial independence and a brighter future.

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About Stride, Inc. (LRN)

  • IPO Date 2007-12-13
  • Website https://www.stridelearning.com
  • Industry Education & Training Services
  • CEO Mr. James J. Rhyu
  • Employees 7800

Stride, Inc., a technology-based education service company, provides proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational services to facilitate individualized learning for students primarily in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) in the United States and internationally. Its technology-based products and services enable clients to attract, enroll, educate, track progress, and support students. The company offers integrated package of systems, services, products, and professional expertise to support a virtual or blended public school; individual online courses and supplemental educational products; and products and services for the general education market focused on subjects, including math, English, science, and history for kindergarten through twelfth grade students. It also provides career learning products and services that are focused on developing skills to enter in industries, including information technology, health care, and business; and focused post-secondary career learning programs, which include skills training for software engineering, healthcare, and medical fields to adult learners under Galvanize, Tech Elevator, and MedCerts brand names, as well as provides staffing and talent development services to employers. Stride, Inc. serves public and private schools, school districts, charter boards, consumers, employers, and government agencies. The company was formerly known as K12 Inc. and changed its name to Stride, Inc. in December 2020. Stride, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.