Stride Reports Strong Q2 Results with Revenue Growth and Increased Earnings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 11h ago
0mins
Source: Newsfilter
- Significant Revenue Growth: Stride reported Q2 revenue of $631.3 million for fiscal 2026, reflecting a 7.5% increase compared to $587.2 million in the same quarter of 2025, indicating strong demand and market share expansion in the tech education sector.
- Increased Operating Income: The company achieved an operating income of $146.9 million, up 17.4% year-over-year, showcasing successful cost control and efficiency improvements that further enhance profitability.
- Steady Net Income Rise: Net income reached $99.5 million, a 3.2% increase from the previous year, with diluted earnings per share at $2.12, demonstrating ongoing improvements in the company's profitability.
- Optimistic Outlook: Stride forecasts total revenue for fiscal 2026 to be between $2.480 billion and $2.555 billion, with capital expenditures expected to range from $70 million to $80 million, reflecting the company's confidence in future growth and commitment to ongoing investments.
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: 71.600
Low
82.00
Averages
106.75
High
125.00
Current: 71.600
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.
