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Grand Canyon Education Inc is a publicly traded education services company dedicated to serving colleges and universities. GCE's university partner is Grand Canyon University, an Arizona non-profit corporation that operates a comprehensive regionally accredited university that offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs, emphases, and certificates across nine colleges both online, on the ground at its campus in Phoenix, Arizona and at four off-site classroom and laboratory sites. The Company generates all of its revenue through services agreements with its university partners.

Grand Canyon Education's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NYSE">LOPE</a>) short percent of float has risen 22.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 399 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.84% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Grand Canyon Education Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751918457_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Grand Canyon Education has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Grand Canyon Education's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Grand Canyon Education's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.32%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Grand Canyon Education?

Grand Canyon Education's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NYSE">LOPE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 31.09% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 356 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.35 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Grand Canyon Education Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749225625_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Grand Canyon Education has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Grand Canyon Education's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Grand Canyon Education's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.43%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What Does the Market Think About Grand Canyon Education?

BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber maintains Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $208 to $222.

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Grand Canyon Education shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and raised its Q2 and FY25 guidance. Also, the company raised its Q3 and Q4 adjusted EPS guidance.

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Sales fell 6% year over year (Y/Y) and slid 4% organically to $2.001 billion, versus the consensus of $1.96 billion. Total ARR grew 8% Y/Y. Adjusted EPS was $2.45 (-2% Y/Y), above the analyst consensus of $2.09.
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4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $206.75, with a high estimate of $215.00 and a low estimate of $202.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $192.75, the current average has increased by 7.26%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746622821_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Grand Canyon Education by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Alexander Paris</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
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<td>Alexander Paris</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jeffrey Silber</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$181.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alexander Paris</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Grand Canyon Education. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Grand Canyon Education compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Grand Canyon Education's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Grand Canyon Education's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOPE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Grand Canyon Education analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Grand Canyon Education</h2>
Grand Canyon Education Inc is a publicly traded education services company dedicated to serving colleges and universities. GCE's university partner is Grand Canyon University, an Arizona non-profit corporation that operates a comprehensive regionally accredited university that offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs, emphases, and certificates across nine colleges both online, on the ground at its campus in Phoenix, Arizona and at four off-site classroom and laboratory sites. The Company generates all of its revenue through services agreements with its university partners.
<h3>Grand Canyon Education: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Grand Canyon Education's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.13% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 27.99%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Grand Canyon Education's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 10.58% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Grand Canyon Education's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 8.14% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, Grand Canyon Education adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Analyst Expectations For Grand Canyon Education's Future

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barrington Research raised the price target for Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) from $205 to $215. Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintained an Outperform rating. Grand Canyon Education shares settled at $185.45 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOPE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $205 to $215.

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Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $8.43-$8.82 to $8.59-$8.93 vs $8.64 analyst estimate. Raises FY2025 sales outlook from $1.07 billion-$1.10 billion to $1.08 billion-$1.10 billion vs $1.09 billion estimate.

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Grand Canyon Education Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $8.43-$8.82 to $8.59-$8.93 vs $8.64 Est; Raises FY2025 Sales Guidance from $1.07B-$1.10B to $1.08B-$1.10B vs $1.09B Est

Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) raises Q4 Adj EPS guidance from $3.05-$3.22 to $3.06-$3.23 vs $3.15 analyst estimate. Affirms Q4 sales outlook from $301.00 million-$311.50 million to $301.00 million-$311.50 million vs $307.73 million estimate.

Grand Canyon Education Raises Q4 Adj EPS Guidance from $3.05-$3.22 to $3.06-$3.23 vs $3.15 Est; Affirms Q4 Sales Guidance of $301.00M-$311.50M vs $307.73M Est

Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) raises Q3 Adj EPS guidance from $1.61-$1.74 to $1.62-$1.74 vs $1.67 analyst estimate. Affirms Q3 sales outlook from $250.50 million-$257.50 million to $250.50 million-$257.50 million vs $254.13 million estimate.

Grand Canyon Education Raises Q3 Adj EPS Guidance from $1.61-$1.74 to $1.62-$1.74 vs $1.67 Est; Affirms Q3 Sales Guidance of $250.50M-$257.50M vs $254.13M Est

Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) raises Q2 Adj EPS guidance from $1.28-$1.36 to $1.34-$1.39 vs $1.32 analyst estimate. Raises Q2 sales outlook from $236.50 million-$240.50 million to $239.00 million-$241.50 million vs $239.10 million estimate.

Grand Canyon Education Raises Q2 Adj EPS Guidance from $1.28-$1.36 to $1.34-$1.39 vs $1.32 Est; Raises Q2 Sales Guidance from $236.50M-$240.50M to $239.00M-$241.50M vs $239.10M Est

Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.57 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.51 by 2.39 percent. This is a 9.36 percent increase over earnings of $2.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $289.31 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $287.17 million by 0.75 percent. This is a 5.33 percent increase over sales of $274.68 million the same period last year.

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Grand Canyon Education Q1 Adj. EPS $2.57 Beats $2.51 Estimate, Sales $289.31M Beat $287.17M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 6, 2025

Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $205 price target.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Grand Canyon Education, Maintains $205 Price Target

Grand Canyon Education's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NYSE">LOPE</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.83% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 321 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.45% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Grand Canyon Education Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743789963_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Grand Canyon Education has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Grand Canyon Education's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Grand Canyon Education's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.20%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Grand Canyon Education's Recent Short Interest

BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber maintains Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $181 to $202.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Grand Canyon Education, Raises Price Target to $202

Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $180 to $205.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Grand Canyon Education, Raises Price Target to $205

Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) is looking for Q4 Adj EPS of $3.05-$3.22. sees sales of $301.000 million-$311.500 million.

Grand Canyon Education Sees Q4 Adj EPS $3.05-$3.22; Sees Sales $301.000M-$311.500M

Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) is looking for Q3 Adj EPS of $1.61-$1.74 vs $1.61 analyst estimate. sees sales of $250.500 million-$257.500 million vs $255.40 million analyst estimate.

Grand Canyon Education Sees Q3 Adj EPS $1.61-$1.74 vs $1.61 Est; Sees Sales $250.500M-$257.500M vs $255.40M Est

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