Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) is among the The Most Promising Education Stocks According to Hedge Funds. As of February 25, Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) has mixed market sentiment, with 67% of analysts recommending buying the stock and the remaining 33% recommending holding. With a 1-year average price target of $100, the stock has an upside potential of 19.08%.
On January 29, BMO Capital raised its price target on Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) to $94, up from $75, and reiterated a Market Perform rating. In a research note, the analyst says the company’s Q2 2026 results beat forecasts, even though the result was supported by a one-time profit. The deteriorating dynamic of General Education was more than compensated by Professional Learning, the firm added.
BMO Capital highlighted that management believes key platform implementation issues from last quarter are no longer an issue. Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) maintained its FY26 revenue guidance and raised its adjusted operating income (AOI) guidance.
The same day, Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a Buy rating on Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN), with a $125 price target. This came after the company’s fiscal second quarter results, in which it met expectations for enrollment and total revenue, while outperforming profitability. Demand for the company’s virtual education programs appears stable, application volumes remain strong and exposure to technical pressure is nil, the company said.
Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN), headquartered in Reston, Virginia, offers proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational services. Founded in 1999, the company serves a broad clientele, including public and private schools, school districts, consumers and government agencies.
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