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Grand Canyon Education vs Perdoceo Education: LOPE and PRDO compared
Grand Canyon Education is the larger company: $267M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $216M for Perdoceo Education (Q3 2026). Grand Canyon Education is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier). Perdoceo Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 19.3%.
Where the money goes: LOPE and PRDO
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) · Q3 2026
Grand Canyon Education, Q3 2026: revenue $267M (+2% year over year), operating margin 19.3%, net earnings $43.0M, operating cash flow −$25.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) · Q3 2026
Perdoceo Education, Q3 2026: revenue $216M (+2% year over year), operating margin 25.5%, net earnings $44.4M, operating cash flow $79.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) | Perdoceo Education (PRDO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $267M | $216M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +2% |
| Operating margin | 19.3% | 25.5% |
| Net earnings | $43.0M | $44.4M |
| Net margin | 16.1% | 20.6% |
| Operating cash flow | −$25.3M | $79.7M |
| Free cash flow | — | $77.6M |
| Market value | $4.2B | — |
| P/E | 17.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $194.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Perdoceo Education
- Tuition and Fees Net: $215M (99%)
- Product and Service Other: $1.1M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Grand Canyon Education or Perdoceo Education?
Grand Canyon Education is the larger company: $267M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $216M for Perdoceo Education (Q3 2026).
Is Grand Canyon Education or Perdoceo Education growing faster?
Grand Canyon Education is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Grand Canyon Education or Perdoceo Education?
Perdoceo Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 19.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.