Perdoceo Education stock lifts on higher dividend and solid Q2 trends

Perdoceo Education stock (US71363P1066) is trading around 32.99 USD as of September 1, 2026, giving the for-profit education provider a market capitalization of about 1.91 billion USD according to data compiled by ChartMill.

Dividend increase supports investor interest

According to the dividend overview on DividendHistory, Perdoceo Education declared a cash dividend of 0.17 USD per share with an ex-dividend date of September 1, 2026 and a payment date of September 10, 2026.

As summarized by ChartMill in its consumer discretionary sector table, Perdoceo Education carries a market capitalization of 1.91 billion USD and trades at a price to earnings ratio of about 11.79, with a one-year performance of 12.96 percent and a recent one-month gain of 6.45 percent.

Recent operating trends and enrollment growth

An earnings call summary on EarningsIQ notes that in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, enrollment at Perdoceo Education's St Augustine health sciences segment increased by 6 percent year over year, indicating that health sciences programs are growing faster than the company’s more mature core education operations.

In the same Q2 2026 context, the EarningsIQ overview highlights that Perdoceo Education continues to benefit from a mix of online and campus-based programs, with health sciences contributing a rising share of new student additions compared with the prior year.

Key education brands and programs

Perdoceo Education operates a portfolio of postsecondary institutions and education brands in the United States, focusing on career oriented programs in areas such as health sciences, information technology and business.

Perdoceo Education stock and listing details

Perdoceo Education stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker PRDO, with the security identified as common stock in a financial instruments list from BKS Bank.