Stride Reports Strong Q2 Results and Positive Outlook
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 28 Jan 26
Source: Business Insider
Stride Inc. shares surged 24.26% as the company reached a 20-day high following the announcement of strong Q2 results.
Stride reported Q2 revenue of $631.3 million, reflecting a 7.5% increase year-over-year, alongside a 17.4% rise in operating income to $146.9 million. The company also announced a $500 million share buyback plan, enhancing investor confidence and indicating strong demand in the tech education sector.
The positive earnings report and share buyback plan have significantly boosted market sentiment towards Stride, suggesting a strong recovery and growth potential in the upcoming quarters.
Analyst Views on LRN
Wall Street analysts forecast LRN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LRN is 106.75 USD with a low forecast of 82.00 USD and a high forecast of 125.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 82.750
Low
82.00
Averages
106.75
High
125.00
Current: 82.750
Low
82.00
Averages
106.75
High
125.00
About LRN
Stride, Inc. is a technology company providing an educational platform to deliver online learning to students throughout the U.S. It provides a range of services including K-12 education, career learning, professional skills training, and talent development. Its platform hosts products and services to attract, enroll, educate, track progress, and support students. These products and services, spanning curriculum, systems, instruction, and support services, are designed to help learners of all ages reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning. Its platform addresses two markets in the K-12 space: General Education and Career Learning. Products and services for the General Education market are focused on core subjects for kindergarten through twelfth grade students to help build a common foundation of knowledge. Career Learning products and services are focused on developing skills to enter and succeed in careers in high-growth and in-demand industries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
