GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:LOPE • US38526M1062
166.54 USD
+1.74 (+1.06%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
166.54 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:00 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$217.26
+ 30.46% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMay 4, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.88
Revenue Estimate315.49M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
86.67%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$217.26
Upside
+ 30.46%
From current price of $166.54 to mean target of $217.26, Based on 9 analyst forecasts
Low
$197.96
Median
$217.26
High
$241.50
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-4.34%
3 Months
-7.79%
Price Target Summary
9 analysts have analysed LOPE and the average price target is 217.26 USD. This implies a price increase of 30.46% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 166.54.
The average price target has been revised downward by 7.79% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
86.67%
LOPE was analyzed by 9 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 87. So analysts seem to be very confident about LOPE.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
LOPE was analyzed by 9 analysts. More opinions would make the average more meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-22 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-10-21 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-09-23 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-08-07 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-07-23 | Barrington Research | Reiterate | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-07-07 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-05-22 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-05-07 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-15 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-21 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-20 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-01-27 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-11-07 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-11-07 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-11-07 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-09-20 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-08-07 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-08-07 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-05-28 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-05-08 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-05-08 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-05-08 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-04-18 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-02-14 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMay 4, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.88
Revenue Estimate315.49M
Revenue Q2Q9.05%
EPS Q2Q11.92%
Number of Analysts3
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.83%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.83%
EPS (1 Month)
2.73%
EPS (3 Months)
1.81%
Next Earnings Summary
LOPE is expected to report earnings on 5/4/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 2.88 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 315.49M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 0.83% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 960.899M 5.44% | 1.033B 7.50% | 1.106B 7.07% | 1.205B 8.94% | N/A | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 281.229M 4.67% | 313.85M 11.60% | 343.223M 9.36% | 403.11M 17.45% | 427.07M 5.94% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 249.256M 4.95% | 277.296M 11.25% | 303.321M 9.39% | 350.32M 15.49% | 376.28M 7.41% | |
| Operating Margin | 25.94% | 26.84% | 27.42% | 29.07% | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 7.04 18.32% | 8.05 14.35% | 9.09 12.92% | 10.13 11.46% | 10.93 7.92% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 2.88 11.92% | 1.73 13.33% | 1.97 10.60% | 3.56 10.90% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 315.49M 9.05% | 270.71M 9.38% | 284.78M 9.05% | 336.09M 9.08% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 109.14M 11.85% | 70.074M -1.66% | 80.252M -5.66% | 136.37M -7.85% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 96.9M 10.08% | 57.936M 11.87% | 67.334M 21.48% | 123.21M 14.00% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
N/A
EPS Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
N/A
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
N/A
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC / LOPE Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for LOPE stock?
9 analysts have analysed LOPE and the average price target is 217.26 USD. This implies a price increase of 30.46% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 166.54.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC?
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) will report earnings on 2026-05-04.
What are the consensus estimates for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) is 2.88 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 315.49M USD.