Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Stock Forecast
LOPE analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.67 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $194.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $1.77
- 52-week range
- $136.72 – $220.55
LOPE analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LOPE price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LOPE earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.76 | $1.76 | $1.77 | $1.78 | −0.9% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.21 | $10.18 | $10.25 | $9.08 | +12.5% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.31 | $11.20 | $11.38 | $10.21 | +10.7% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LOPE revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $270.1M | $269.5M | $270.5M | +3.4% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.17B | $1.17B | $1.17B | +5.6% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.24B | $1.24B | $1.24B | +6.2% | 3 |
LOPE EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LOPE revenue: reported and forecast
LOPE EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.82 | $1.76 | $1.76 | $1.76 | $1.76 | −3.3% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.07 | $10.23 | $10.21 | $10.21 | $10.21 | +1.4% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.16 | $11.32 | $11.31 | $11.31 | $11.31 | +1.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LOPE earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LOPE beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from LOPE
3 analysts cover Grand Canyon Education; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.67 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $194.00, 20.1% above the latest close of $161.58. Analysts expect earnings of $10.21 per share for 2026, +12.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.31 per share on revenue of $1.2 billion. Grand Canyon Education beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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LOPE forecast FAQ
What is Grand Canyon Education's price target?
The average analyst price target for Grand Canyon Education is $194.00, 20.1% above the latest close of $161.58.
Is Grand Canyon Education a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering Grand Canyon Education, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Grand Canyon Education's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $10.21 per share for 2026 (range $10.18 to $10.25); for 2027 the estimate is $11.31.
What is Grand Canyon Education's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.2 billion, growth of 5.6%; for 2027 it is $1.2 billion.
When does Grand Canyon Education report earnings?
Grand Canyon Education is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.77.
Does Grand Canyon Education usually beat earnings estimates?
Grand Canyon Education reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.