Adtalem Completes $150M Share Repurchase and Authorizes $750M for Future Buybacks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 15 2025
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- Completion of Buyback Program: Adtalem Global Education has completed its $150 million share repurchase program, buying back approximately 1.6 million shares, which reflects the company's confidence in its financial health and sets a solid foundation for future growth.
- New Authorization Plan: The Board has approved a new $750 million share repurchase authorization valid through December 2028, indicating management's strong belief in the company's long-term strategic direction and is expected to further enhance shareholder returns.
- Strong Cash Flow: Since February 2022, Adtalem has returned $913 million to shareholders by repurchasing 17.2 million shares at an average price of $52.95, successfully reducing shares outstanding by 30%, thereby enhancing earnings per share.
- Debt Reduction: The company has reduced its debt by $1.1 billion since acquiring Walden University in August 2021, bringing it down to $508.4 million, demonstrating its disciplined approach to capital allocation and financial robustness.
Analyst Views on ATGE
Wall Street analysts forecast ATGE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ATGE is 163.67 USD with a low forecast of 158.00 USD and a high forecast of 170.00 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.
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3 Buy
0 Hold
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Strong Buy
Current: 118.200
Low
158.00
Averages
163.67
High
170.00
Current: 118.200
Low
158.00
Averages
163.67
High
170.00
About ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc. is a provider of healthcare education in the United States, preparing a diverse workforce with academic programs. Its healthcare programs include nursing, medicine, veterinary medicine, social and behavioral sciences and more. Its segments include Chamberlain, Walden, and Medical and Veterinary. Chamberlain segment offers degree and certificate programs in the nursing and health professions postsecondary education industry. Walden segment offers degree and certificate programs, including those in nursing, education, counseling, business, psychology, public health, social work and human services, public administration and public policy, and criminal justice. Medical and Veterinary segment offers degree and certificate programs in the medical and veterinary postsecondary education industry. This segment includes American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
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.
