Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$29.16
+0.20 (+0.69%)
▲
5d:
+9.83%
30d:
-13.08%
90d:
-8.9%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
HIGH Confidence (91%)
Quality Score
55/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$29.81 – $33.80
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
8.8x
CHEAP
vs 10.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$44.00
+51.9% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$26.24 / $31.69
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
✅ BUY SIGNAL: PRDO trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -5.3% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
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Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$41.45
Based on 4.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$25.74
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 10.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PRDO is currently trading at $29.16, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $29.81 to $33.80. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 8.8) compared to its historical average (10.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 5.3% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 16.7% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PRDO is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $26.24, while resistance sits at $31.69.
Market Sentiment: PRDO scores 73/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $44.00 (+51.9%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PRDO is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $26.24, while resistance sits at $31.69.
Market Sentiment: PRDO scores 73/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $44.00 (+51.9%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$29.81 -
$33.80
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$29.81 -
$33.80
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support Level
$26.24
Resistance Level
$31.69
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (73/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 51.9% below Wall St target ($44.00)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 73/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.78
Wall Street Target
$44.00
(+51.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
16.7%
Profit Margin
21.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-5.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical
8.8 vs 10.3
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-5.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$27.43
(-5%)
2-Year Target
$25.97
(-10%)
3-Year Target
$24.60
(-15%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→10)
$28.87
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 4.1%)
$73.94
(+155%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.8, Growth: 4.1%)
$32.67
(+13%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.5, Growth: 4.1%)
$27.77
(-4%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (10x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 10.09 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.86
Bull Case
$36.64
(+27%)
Analyst growth 15.4%, PE expands to 11.1
Base Case
$33.31
(+15%)
Market implied 15.4%, PE stable at 10.1
Bear Case
$19.63
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 8.8 to 10.3
Stabilization Target:
$33.99
(+17.4%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+17.4%
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Last Tracked
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