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Afya (AFYA): Doma Perpetual LO Equity Master Fund discloses 5.14% ownership stake

Doma Perpetual LO Equity Master Fund has disclosed a 5.14% ownership stake in Afya Ltd (AFYA), as reported in a SCHEDULE 13G SEC filing. The fund beneficially owns 2,719,969 common shares of Afya, exercising sole voting and dispositive power over these shares. This filing …

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) has received a consensus "Buy" rating from eight brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $59.38, significantly above its current trading price. This bullish outlook is supported by strong Q2 earnings, where the company surpassed EPS and revenue …

Universal technical director Robert DeVincenzi buys $225k in stock

Robert Thomas DeVincenzi, a director at Universal Technical Institute Inc. (NASDAQ:UTI), recently purchased 8,000 shares of the company's stock for $225,676. This insider buying occurred as UTI's stock price has declined, trading below DeVincenzi's purchase price. The company also recently reported a revenue increase …

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) director purchases 8,000 common shares at $28.21

Robert Thomas DeVincenzi, a director at Universal Technical Institute Inc. (NYSE: UTI), purchased 8,000 shares of common stock on August 10, 2026, at a weighted average price of $28.2095 per share. This transaction increased his direct holdings to 148,330 shares. The purchase was made …

Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) Chairman Sells 11,271 Shares of Stock

S&P downgrades Skillsoft rating on high leverage concerns

S&P Global Ratings downgraded Skillsoft Corp. to 'CCC+' from 'B-' due to high leverage and refinancing risks ahead of its 2028 debt maturity. The negative outlook reflects historical revenue declines and inconsistent free cash flow, with S&P expecting adjusted leverage to remain high despite …

Stride (LRN) Just Got A New CEO. What Happens Next?

Stride (NYSE:LRN) walked into its August 4 fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call with a brand-new face running the company. Robert E. Knowling Jr., a Stride board member since 2018, was named CEO just days before the call, stepping in to lead an online education …

American Public Education (APEI) insider plans sale of 8,800 shares after option exercise

An insider at American Public Education (APEI), Nuno A. Fernandes, has filed a Form 144 notice indicating a planned sale of 8,800 shares of common stock, valued at approximately $405,325.97. This planned sale follows a stock option exercise and is scheduled for August 12, …

COUR vs. NRILY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors looking for stocks in the Technology Services sector might want to consider either Coursera (COUR) or Nomura Research Institute (NRILY). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out. There …

Why Is TAL Education (NYSE:TAL) in Focus After 34% Revenue Growth?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC SEC Filing (Aug 12, 2026)

This article reports on an SEC Form 144 filing by AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) on August 12, 2026. The filing details the proposed sale of securities, including information about the filer, issuer, and the securities to be sold. It also includes recent news …

Wall Street Analysts See a 26.15% Upside in TAL Education (TAL): Can the Stock Really Move This High?

TAL Education (TAL) closed the last trading session at $12.16, gaining 18.1% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target …

KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) Q2 2027: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings

KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) is scheduled to release its Q2 2027 earnings on August 13, 2026. Analysts expect revenue of $697.98 million and earnings of $0.08 per share for Q2 2027, with full-year 2027 revenue projected at $2711.67 million and earnings at $-0.73 …

TAL Education Group (TAL) Shares Just Moved, So What Is Going On?

TAL Education Group (TAL) shares are in focus after strong first-quarter results showing higher sales and net income, alongside an extended share buyback plan. Despite a recent 17.94% share price return, the company is considered 21.8% undervalued with a fair value of $15.55, driven …

How Investors Are Reacting To Stride (LRN) CEO Shift, Buybacks And Acquisition Ambitions

Stride Inc. recently reported strong full-year revenue and net income, extended its share repurchase plan, and is actively seeking acquisitions, all while announcing a new CEO, Robert E. Knowling, Jr. This combination of leadership change, capital returns, and growth ambitions is reshaping the company's …

American Public Education, Inc. Unveils AI-Powered Student Lifecycle Platform being Built with Salesforce

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) announced it is developing an AI-powered Student Lifecycle Platform (SLP) with Salesforce for its American Public University System. This platform aims to transform student engagement through personalized support, proactive advising, and unified services across admissions, financial aid, and career …

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) After Earnings Buyback And Dividend News, Does Undervalued Still Fit?

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) recently announced a mix of earnings, revenue guidance, dividend plans, and a new share repurchase program. Despite recent stock price fluctuations, the company is considered undervalued by a key valuation narrative at $70.80, supported by improved operating …

Strategic Education opens second cohort for edtech pilot program

Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) has opened applications for the second cohort of its Signal Labs program, an edtech pilot initiative connecting startups with its educational institutions for product testing. The program, supported by LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator and new venture partners Rethink Capital Partners …

Norges Bank (EDU) reports 83.0M-share, 4.84% stake in New Oriental

Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, has filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 83,017,990 shares, or 4.8429%, in New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. as of June 30, 2026. The filing indicates Norges Bank holds sole voting power over 81.49 …

Strategic Education, Inc. and Leading Education Investors Seek Edtech Innovators for Second Signal Labs Cohort

Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is seeking applications for the second cohort of its Signal Labs program, an edtech innovation and future of work commercial pilot initiative. Supported by LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator, Rethink Capital Partners, and New Markets Venture Partners, Signal Labs connects …

Did Record Employer Enrollment, Buybacks and Dividends Just Shift Strategic Education's (STRA) Investment Narrative?

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) recently reported strong quarterly sales and net income, completed a significant share repurchase program, and maintained its quarterly dividend. This performance, driven by record employer enrollment and margin expansion, aims to balance growth investments with shareholder returns. The company's investment …

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE Shares Bought by Wasatch Advisors LP

Quantinno Capital Management LP Grows Position in Strategic Education Inc. $STRA

Quantinno Capital Management LP significantly increased its stake in Strategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) by 343.3% in the first quarter, now owning 23,231 shares valued at $1.93 million. This comes as institutional investors collectively hold 93.27% of the company. Strategic Education reported slightly lower-than-expected quarterly …

Wasatch Advisors LP Lowers Stake in Universal Technical Institute Inc $UTI

Wasatch Advisors LP reduced its stake in Universal Technical Institute Inc (NYSE:UTI) by 34.5% in the second quarter, selling 682,195 shares and retaining 1.30 million shares valued at $55.5 million. Despite this reduction, other institutional investors have increased their holdings, and analysts maintain a …

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $50.67. Despite the company surpassing Q2 earnings and revenue estimates and maintaining its full-year 2026 guidance, concerns persist due to slower new student enrollment, …

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Boosts Holdings in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. $LOPE

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly increased its stake in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) by 178.6% in the second quarter, now owning 51,748 shares valued at approximately $7.4 million. Despite the institutional buying, Grand Canyon Education's shares opened lower and are trading below their …

Stride (LRN) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer - Robert E. Knowling Jr.Chief Financial Officer - Donna BlackmanManager of Investor Relations - Eliza Henson TAKEAWAYS Total Revenue -- $2.518 billion for fiscal 2026, …

Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) Stock Down 4.6% -- Now Undervalued? GF Score: 75/100

Universal Technical Institute Inc (UTI) shares dropped 4.6% to $25.49, marking a 47.4% decline over the past month. Despite being labeled "Modestly Undervalued" by GuruFocus with a GF Value of $28.38 and a GF Score of 75/100, the company faces significant concerns due to …

Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Stock Faces Margin Questions Despite 22% Revenue Growth

American Public Education (APEI) Stock Price Slides As Profitability Improves

American Public Education (APEI) saw its stock price slide despite improved profitability in Q2 2026, with net income reaching US$9.8m and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12%. The company raised its full-year guidance, driven by growth in Health+ and Military+ segments, and cost synergies …

What Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)'s Higher EPS, Raised 2026 Guidance and Buybacks Mean For Shareholders

Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) reported higher net income and diluted EPS for Q2, raising its full-year 2026 earnings guidance. The company also completed a significant share buyback program. This update frames investor expectations around its service revenue model, past repurchases, and the ongoing shift …

Laureate Education (LAUR): Wengen group reports 9.59M-share, 6.96% ownership

Wengen Alberta, Limited Partnership and Wengen Investments Limited have updated their ownership report for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR). Following an in-kind redemption of certain investors' interests, the Wengen group beneficially owns 9,585,166 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing 6.96% of the outstanding class. …

American Public Education stock rises on Salesforce AI deal

American Public Education Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) shares rose 2% in after-hours trading after announcing a partnership with Salesforce. This collaboration aims to develop an AI-powered Student Lifecycle Platform for the American Public University System, with implementation starting in 2027. The new platform will streamline …

Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) CFO reports equity awards and tax share withholding

Stride, Inc.'s CFO, Donna Blackman, was granted 18,180 shares of restricted common stock and 5,303 restricted stock rights. The restricted shares vest semi-annually over three years, while the stock rights are performance-based, vesting depending on the company's stock price growth by September 15, 2029. …

Stride, Inc. (LRN) grants restricted stock and rights to managing director

Stride, Inc. managing director Todd Goldthwaite received 3,636 restricted common shares and 1,061 restricted stock rights. The restricted shares vest semi-annually over three years, while the stock rights vest based on the company's stock price compound annual growth rates through September 15, 2029. Additionally, …

Perdoceo Education (PRDO) plans potential Rule 144 sale of restricted and performance shares

Perdoceo Education Corporation has filed a Rule 144 notice for the potential sale of up to 3,200 restricted shares and 10,311 performance shares through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services. The sales are expected to occur on NASDAQ, contingent on meeting the …