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Strategic Education vs Grand Canyon Education: STRA and LOPE compared
Strategic Education is the larger company: $325M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $267M for Grand Canyon Education (Q3 2026). Grand Canyon Education is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier). Grand Canyon Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against -26.9%.
Where the money goes: STRA and LOPE
Strategic Education (STRA) · Q3 2026
Strategic Education, Q3 2026: revenue $325M (+2% year over year), operating margin -26.9%, net loss $98.3M, operating cash flow $56.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Strategic Education (STRA) | Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $325M | $267M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +2% |
| Operating margin | -26.9% | 19.3% |
| Net earnings | −$98.3M | $43.0M |
| Net margin | -30.2% | 16.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $56.9M | −$25.3M |
| Free cash flow | $44.3M | — |
| Market value | $1.6B | $4.2B |
| P/E | 11.8× | 17.3× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $96.67 | $194.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Strategic Education
- U.S. Higher Education: $214M (66%)
- Australia / New Zealand: $68.6M (21%)
- Education Technology Services: $42.8M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Strategic Education or Grand Canyon Education?
Strategic Education is the larger company: $325M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $267M for Grand Canyon Education (Q3 2026).
Is Strategic Education or Grand Canyon Education growing faster?
Grand Canyon Education is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Strategic Education or Grand Canyon Education?
Grand Canyon Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.3% against -26.9%.
More: Strategic Education earnings · how Strategic Education makes money · Grand Canyon Education earnings · how Grand Canyon Education makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.