Stride, Inc. (LRN) Stock Forecast
LRN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.33 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $107.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +30.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $1.30
- 52-week range
- $61.02 – $153.53
LRN analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LRN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LRN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.29 | $1.23 | $1.34 | $1.52 | −14.9% | 3 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.67 | $2.46 | $2.85 | $2.50 | +6.8% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.73 | $8.56 | $8.81 | $8.33 | +4.8% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $9.28 | $9.17 | $9.36 | $8.73 | +6.3% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LRN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $615.7M | $607.5M | $624.4M | −0.8% | 3 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $639.6M | $632.5M | $646.7M | +1.3% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.57B | $2.54B | $2.60B | +2.0% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.70B | $2.67B | $2.72B | +5.1% | 2 |
LRN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LRN revenue: reported and forecast
LRN 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) | $1.50 | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.29 | −13.8% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.47 | $2.48 | $2.67 | $2.67 | $2.67 | +8.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.76 | $8.73 | $8.73 | $8.73 | $8.73 | −0.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $9.43 | $9.28 | $9.28 | $9.28 | $9.28 | −1.6% | 1 up · 0 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.
LRN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LRN beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from LRN
3 analysts cover Stride; their consensus rating is hold (3.33 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $107.50, 30.5% above the latest close of $82.39. Analysts expect earnings of $8.73 per share for FY2027, +4.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $9.28 per share on revenue of $2.7 billion. Stride beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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LRN forecast FAQ
What is Stride's price target?
The average analyst price target for Stride is $107.50, 30.5% above the latest close of $82.39.
Is Stride a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering Stride, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Stride's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.73 per share for FY2027 (range $8.56 to $8.81); for FY2028 the estimate is $9.28.
What is Stride's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $2.6 billion, growth of 2.0%; for FY2028 it is $2.7 billion.
When does Stride report earnings?
Stride is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.30.
Does Stride usually beat earnings estimates?
Stride reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.