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Grand Canyon Education vs Phoenix Education Partners: LOPE and PXED compared
Grand Canyon Education is the larger company: $267M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $261M for Phoenix Education Partners (Q4 FY26). Grand Canyon Education is growing faster (+2% against +1% a year earlier). Grand Canyon Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against 12.0%.
Where the money goes: LOPE and PXED
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.
Phoenix Education Partners (PXED) · Q4 FY26
Phoenix Education Partners, Q4 FY26: revenue $261M (+1% year over year), operating margin 12.0%, net earnings $23.5M, operating cash flow $79.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) | Phoenix Education Partners (PXED) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q4 FY26 |
| Revenue | $267M | $261M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +1% |
| Operating margin | 19.3% | 12.0% |
| Net earnings | $43.0M | $23.5M |
| Net margin | 16.1% | 9.0% |
| Operating cash flow | −$25.3M | $79.6M |
| Free cash flow | — | $74.2M |
| Market value | $4.2B | — |
| P/E | 17.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $194.00 | — |
Questions
Which is bigger, Grand Canyon Education or Phoenix Education Partners?
Grand Canyon Education is the larger company: $267M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $261M for Phoenix Education Partners (Q4 FY26).
Is Grand Canyon Education or Phoenix Education Partners growing faster?
Grand Canyon Education is growing faster (+2% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Grand Canyon Education or Phoenix Education Partners?
Grand Canyon Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against 12.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-K filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.