8-K
PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp (PRDO)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 7, 2026
Perdoceo Education Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 0-23245 | 36-3932190 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br><br>of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br>Identification No.) |
| 1750 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL | 60173 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 781-3600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
|---|---|
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | PRDO | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 7, 2026, Perdoceo Education Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release describing the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and providing an update to the Company’s second quarter and full year 2026 outlook. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference. Following the issuance of the press release, the Company will host a conference call and webcast on which its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and second quarter and full year 2026 outlook will be discussed.
The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall the information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the “Exhibit Index” which is contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein.
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit<br><br>Number | Description of Exhibits |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press release of the Company dated May 7, 2026 reporting the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION | |
|---|---|
| By: | /s/ Ashish R. Ghia |
| Ashish R. Ghia | |
| Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
Date: May 7, 2026
EX-99.1
PRDO ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS …PG 1
Exhibit 99.1
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Earnings per diluted share increased by 30.8% as compared to the prior year
Schaumburg, IL. (May 7, 2026) – Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO), a provider of postsecondary education programs through its academic institutions, today reported operating and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
"First quarter results were ahead of our expectations which we believe continue to underscore the operating strength and value proposition of our academic institutions,” said Todd Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer. “During the quarter, our academic institutions continued to generate strong levels of prospective student interest, while student retention and engagement trended near multi-year highs. We remain optimistic for 2026 and will continue to make selective investments that, we believe, will further improve academic outcomes and student experiences."
First Quarter 2026 Results as Compared to Prior Year Quarter
- Operating income increased 22.0% to $63.1 million, while adjusted operating income increased 14.1% to $72.5 million*.
- Revenue increased 4.1% to $221.7 million compared to $213.0 million.
- Total student enrollments at March 31, 2026 increased by 1.1%. Total student enrollment growth at CTU and USAHS was partially offset by the expected decline at AIUS.
- Earnings per diluted share was $0.85 as compared to $0.65, while adjusted earnings per diluted share grew by 28.6% to $0.90 as compared to $0.70*.
*See GAAP (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) to non-GAAP reconciliations attached to this press release.
PRDO ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS …PG 2
TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENTS
- As of March 31, 2026, total student enrollments were 48,740 an increase of 1.1% as compared to 48,190 total student enrollments as of March 31, 2025.
| As of March 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollments | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | ||||
| CTU (1) | 34,050 | 33,400 | 1.9 | % | |||
| AIUS (1) | 10,320 | 10,550 | -2.2 | % | |||
| USAHS | 4,370 | 4,240 | 3.1 | % | |||
| Total | 48,740 | 48,190 | 1.1 | % |
- Total student enrollments do not include learners participating in: a) non-degree seeking and professional development programs, and b) degree seeking, non-Title IV, self-paced programs at our universities.
REVENUE
- For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, revenue increased 4.1% to $221.7 million compared to revenue of $213.0 million for the prior year quarter.
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue ($ in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | ||||
| CTU | $ | 120,756 | $ | 116,074 | 4.0 | % | |
| AIUS | 57,816 | 57,564 | 0.4 | % | |||
| USAHS | 43,008 | 39,183 | 9.8 | % | |||
| Corporate and Other | 163 | 183 | NM | ||||
| Total | $ | 221,743 | $ | 213,004 | 4.1 | % |
PRDO ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS …PG 3
OPERATING INCOME
- For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, operating income increased 22.0% to $63.1 million as compared to the prior year quarter.
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income ($ in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | ||||||
| CTU | $ | 50,543 | $ | 46,760 | 8.1 | % | |||
| AIUS | 12,564 | 11,221 | 12.0 | % | |||||
| USAHS | 6,307 | (330 | ) | NM | |||||
| Corporate and Other | (6,292 | ) | (5,924 | ) | NM | ||||
| Total | $ | 63,122 | $ | 51,727 | 22.0 | % |
ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME
The Company believes it is useful to present non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted operating income, which exclude certain non-cash items, as a means to better understand its operating performance. (See the table below and the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations attached to this press release for further details.)
- For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, adjusted operating income of $72.5 million increased 14.1% compared to adjusted operating income of $63.5 million for the prior year quarter.
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Operating Income ($ in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | |||
| Operating income | $ | 63,122 | $ | 51,727 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 9,347 | 11,807 | |||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 72,469 | $ | 63,534 | |
| % Increase (Decrease) | 14.1 | % |
PRDO ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS …PG 4
NET INCOME, EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded:
- Net income of $54.0 million compared to $43.7 million for the prior year quarter.
- Earnings per diluted share of $0.85 compared to $0.65 for the prior year quarter.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.90 compared to $0.70 for the prior year quarter. (See the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations attached to this press release for further details.)
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| Net income ($ in thousands) | $ | 53,951 | $ | 43,688 | |
| Earnings per diluted share | $ | 0.85 | $ | 0.65 | |
| Adjusted earnings per diluted share | $ | 0.90 | $ | 0.70 | |
| % Increase (Decrease) | 28.6 | % |
CAPITAL ALLOCATION
On May 6, 2026 the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, which will be paid on June 12, 2026 to holders of record of common stock as of June 1, 2026. Any decision to pay future cash dividends, however, will be made by the board of directors and depend on the Company’s available retained earnings, financial condition and other relevant factors. The Company expects quarterly dividend payments to be an integral and growing part of its balanced capital allocation strategy that also prioritizes investments in student enrollment, student support and technology projects, as well as evaluating future acquisitions and share repurchases under our authorized repurchase program.
BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW
- For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $69.4 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $65.1 million for the prior year quarter.
- As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and available-for-sale short-term investments totaled $680.0 million and $643.5 million, respectively.
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Cash Flow Items ($ in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 69,389 | $ | 65,127 | 6.5 | % | |
| Capital expenditures | $ | 1,740 | $ | 1,737 | 0.2 | % |
PRDO ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS …PG 5
OUTLOOK
The Company is providing its second quarter outlook and updating its full year 2026 outlook, subject to the key assumptions identified below. Please see the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations for adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per diluted share attached to this press release for further details.
| Total Company Outlook | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the Quarter Ending June 30, | For the Year Ending December 31, | |||
| OUTLOOK | ACTUAL | OUTLOOK | ACTUAL | |
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Operating Income | $53.6M - $54.6M | $51.4M | $217.1M - $226.1M | $196.0M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $9.4M | $10.1M | $36.9M | $41.6M |
| Adjusted Operating Income | $63.0M - $64.0M | $61.5M | $254.0M - $263.0M | $237.6M |
| Earnings Per Diluted Share | $0.74 - $0.75 | $0.62 | $2.86 - $2.97 | $2.42 |
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.25 | 0.26 |
| Tax effect of adjustments | (0.02) | (0.01) | (0.06) | (0.07) |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share | $0.79 - $0.80 | $0.67 | $3.05 - $3.16 | $2.61 |
Operating income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to adjusted operating income, and earnings per diluted share, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to adjusted earnings per diluted share, may not follow the same trends stated in the outlook above because of future adjustments made for certain non-cash items. The operating income, adjusted operating income, earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share outlook provided above for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026 and year ending December 31, 2026 are based on the following key assumptions and factors, among others: (i) prospective student interest in our academic institutions' programs and trends in student retention and engagement remain consistent with management’s recent experiences, (ii) no material impact from current or future federal budget reconciliations or other legislative activity on the availability of current levels of federal student aid or the conditions associated with participating in such aid programs, (iii) no significant impact from new or proposed regulations, or from updated interpretations of current regulations, administrative actions by or changes in the structure of federal agencies or other adverse changes in the legal or regulatory environment, including government shutdowns, which may require operational changes in the way the Company’s academic institutions attract, connect with, enroll, support and educate current and prospective students, among other impacts, (iv) any impact on total student enrollments due to elimination of the Grad plus loan program will not be material as prospective students are assumed to have access to private lending sources, (v) no significant operating impacts from the settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission or other legal or regulatory matters, (vi) no material disruptions to the availability of the current levels of federal student aid whether due to the restructuring of federal agencies, government shutdowns, staffing related changes or layoffs or changes to congressional funding priorities, (vii) no material impact from the increased use of AI by prospective students in lieu of search engines, (viii) earnings per diluted share outlook assumes an effective income tax rate of approximately 20.0% for the second quarter and approximately 23.0% for the full year, and (ix) excludes any future impact from the Company’s stock repurchase program. Although these estimates and assumptions are based upon management’s good faith beliefs regarding current and future circumstances and actions that may be undertaken, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. In addition, decisions the Company makes in the future as it continues to evaluate diverse strategies to enhance stockholder value may impact the outlook provided above.
PRDO ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS …PG 6
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Perdoceo Education Corporation will host a conference call on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the first quarter operating and financial results, and second quarter and full year 2026 outlook. Interested parties can access the live webcast of the conference call at www.perdoceoed.com in the Investor Relations section of the website. Participants can also listen to the conference call by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international). Both dial-in numbers will use the access code 4671240. Viewers can also access the conference call by following this link https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/170297468. Please log-in or dial-in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time to ensure a connection. An archived version of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days at www.perdoceoed.com in the Investor Relations section of the website.
ABOUT PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION
Perdoceo’s accredited academic institutions offer a quality postsecondary education to a diverse student population, with fully online, campus-based and hybrid learning programs. The Company’s academic institutions – Colorado Technical University (“CTU”), the American InterContinental University System (“AIUS” or “AIU System”) and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences ("USAHS") – provide degree programs from the associate through doctoral level as well as non-degree seeking and professional development programs. Our academic institutions offer students industry-relevant and career-focused academic programs that are designed to meet the educational needs of today’s busy adults. CTU and AIUS continue to show innovation in higher education, advancing personalized learning technologies like their intellipath® learning platform and using data analytics and technology to serve and educate students while enhancing overall learning and academic experiences. USAHS prepares medical professionals to provide quality medical care to communities across the country primarily through its graduate health sciences degree offerings in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy and nursing, as well as continuing education programs. Perdoceo's academic institutions are committed to providing quality education that closes the gap between learners who seek to advance their careers and employers and communities needing a qualified workforce. For more information, please visit www.perdoceoed.com.
Except for the historical and current factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this release, including statements identified by words such as “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “continue,” “outlook,” “remain,” “focused on,” “should” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on information currently available to us and are subject to various assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance, business prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise such factors or any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events, developments or changed circumstances, or for any other reason. These risks and uncertainties, the outcomes of which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, include, but are not limited to, the following: declines in enrollment or interest in our programs or our ability to attract and connect with prospective students; our continued compliance with and eligibility to participate in Title IV Programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (including the new 90-10, earnings premium, financial responsibility and administrative capability standards prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, the "Department"), as well as applicable accreditation standards and state regulatory requirements; the impact of various versions of “borrower defense to repayment” regulations; the final outcome of various legal challenges to the Department's loan discharge and forgiveness efforts; rulemaking or changing interpretations of existing regulations, guidance or historical practices by the Department, or any state or accreditor and increased focus by Congress and governmental agencies on, or increased negative publicity about, for-profit education institutions; the impact of any federal budget reconciliations or other legislative activities on the availability of adequate levels of federal student aid or the conditions associated with participating in such aid programs; the success of our initiatives to improve student experiences, retention and academic outcomes; our continued ability to participate in educational assistance programs for key employers, veterans or other military personnel; our ability to pay dividends on our common stock and execute our stock repurchase program; increased competition; the impact of management changes; and changes in the overall U.S. economy. Further information about these and other relevant risks and uncertainties may be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
PRDO ANNOUNCES 1Q26 RESULTS …PG 7
CONTACT
Investors:
Alpha IR Group
Nick Nelson or Daniel Naik
(312) 445-2870
PRDO@alpha-ir.com
or
Media:
Perdoceo Education Corporation
(847) 585-2600
media@perdoceoed.com
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted | $ | 164,306 | $ | 110,970 | ||
| Restricted cash | 815 | 21,310 | ||||
| Short-term investments | 514,840 | 511,211 | ||||
| Total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments | 679,961 | 643,491 | ||||
| Student receivables, net | 39,587 | 27,197 | ||||
| Receivables, other | 6,958 | 5,037 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | 17,205 | 16,881 | ||||
| Inventories | 3,277 | 4,049 | ||||
| Other current assets | 357 | 208 | ||||
| Total current assets | 747,345 | 696,863 | ||||
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 80,990 | 83,314 | ||||
| Right of use assets, net - operating | 41,518 | 43,290 | ||||
| Right of use assets, net - finance | 8,980 | 10,259 | ||||
| Goodwill | 265,697 | 265,697 | ||||
| Intangible assets, net | 73,769 | 77,945 | ||||
| Student receivables, net | 4,940 | 4,811 | ||||
| Deferred income tax assets, net | 57,438 | 57,438 | ||||
| Other assets | 8,096 | 8,100 | ||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 1,288,773 | $ | 1,247,717 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||
| Lease liabilities- operating | $ | 8,421 | $ | 6,032 | ||
| Lease liabilities - finance | 5,584 | 5,458 | ||||
| Accounts payable | 18,665 | 14,271 | ||||
| Accrued expenses: | ||||||
| Payroll and related benefits | 26,454 | 44,363 | ||||
| Advertising and marketing costs | 7,095 | 7,838 | ||||
| Income taxes | 19,751 | 5,627 | ||||
| Other | 16,958 | 16,374 | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 52,249 | 37,844 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 155,177 | 137,807 | ||||
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||
| Lease liabilities - operating | 41,499 | 43,752 | ||||
| Lease liabilities - finance | 4,647 | 6,097 | ||||
| Sale lease-back financing | 57,084 | 56,992 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 30,457 | 30,657 | ||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 133,687 | 137,498 | ||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||
| Preferred stock | - | - | ||||
| Common stock | 928 | 921 | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 724,243 | 720,574 | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (1,040 | ) | 1,070 | |||
| Retained earnings | 762,683 | 718,365 | ||||
| Treasury stock | (486,905 | ) | (468,518 | ) | ||
| Total stockholders' equity | 999,909 | 972,412 | ||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 1,288,773 | $ | 1,247,717 |
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | % of<br>Total<br>Revenue | 2025 | % of<br>Total <br>Revenue | |||||||||
| REVENUE: | ||||||||||||
| Tuition and fees, net | $ | 220,622 | 99.5 | % | $ | 211,848 | 99.5 | % | ||||
| Other | 1,121 | 0.5 | % | 1,156 | 0.5 | % | ||||||
| Total revenue | 221,743 | 213,004 | ||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||
| Educational services and facilities | 47,065 | 21.2 | % | 48,542 | 22.8 | % | ||||||
| General and administrative | 102,209 | 46.1 | % | 100,928 | 47.4 | % | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 9,347 | 4.2 | % | 11,807 | 5.5 | % | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 158,621 | 71.5 | % | 161,277 | 75.7 | % | ||||||
| Operating income | 63,122 | 28.5 | % | 51,727 | 24.3 | % | ||||||
| OTHER INCOME: | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | 6,536 | 2.9 | % | 6,476 | 3.0 | % | ||||||
| Interest expense | (1,526 | ) | -0.7 | % | (1,682 | ) | -0.8 | % | ||||
| Miscellaneous expense | (2 | ) | 0.0 | % | (16 | ) | 0.0 | % | ||||
| Total other income | 5,008 | 2.3 | % | 4,778 | 2.2 | % | ||||||
| PRETAX INCOME | 68,130 | 30.7 | % | 56,505 | 26.5 | % | ||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 14,179 | 6.4 | % | 12,817 | 6.0 | % | ||||||
| NET INCOME | 53,951 | 24.3 | % | 43,688 | 20.5 | % | ||||||
| NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC: | $ | 0.86 | $ | 0.67 | ||||||||
| NET INCOME PER SHARE -DILUTED: | $ | 0.85 | $ | 0.65 | ||||||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 62,496 | 65,680 | ||||||||||
| Diluted | 63,431 | 66,872 | ||||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 53,951 | $ | 43,688 | ||||||||
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, net of tax: | ||||||||||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain on investments | (2,110 | ) | 507 | |||||||||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (2,110 | ) | 507 | |||||||||
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | 51,841 | $ | 44,195 |
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 53,951 | $ | 43,688 | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 9,347 | 11,807 | ||||
| Bad debt expense | 5,745 | 7,558 | ||||
| Compensation expense related to share-based awards | 3,174 | 2,857 | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (2,828 | ) | (783 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 69,389 | 65,127 | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Purchases of available-for-sale investments | (81,625 | ) | (100,367 | ) | ||
| Sales of available-for-sale investments | 76,304 | 103,286 | ||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (1,740 | ) | (1,737 | ) | ||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (7,061 | ) | 1,182 | |||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Issuance of common stock | 502 | 978 | ||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | (8,137 | ) | (25,192 | ) | ||
| Payments of employee tax associated with stock compensation | (10,250 | ) | (7,544 | ) | ||
| Payments of cash dividends and dividend equivalents | (10,278 | ) | (9,202 | ) | ||
| Earnout payments related to business acquisition | - | (1,757 | ) | |||
| Principal payments for finance lease | (1,324 | ) | (1,207 | ) | ||
| Principal payments for failed sale leaseback | - | (489 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (29,487 | ) | (44,413 | ) | ||
| NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | 32,841 | 21,896 | ||||
| CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of the period | 132,280 | 131,753 | ||||
| CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of the period | $ | 165,121 | $ | 153,649 |
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ITEMS (1)
(In thousands, unless otherwise noted)
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTUAL | |||
| Adjusted Operating Income | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Operating income | $ | 51,727 | |
| Depreciation and amortization (2) | 11,807 | ||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 63,534 | |
| For the Quarter Ending June 30, | |||
| OUTLOOK | ACTUAL | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||
| Operating income | 53.6M - 54.6M | $ | 51,399 |
| Depreciation and amortization (2) | 9.4M | 10,148 | |
| Adjusted Operating Income | 63.0M - 64.0M | $ | 61,547 |
| For the Year Ending December 31, | |||
| OUTLOOK | ACTUAL | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||
| Operating income | 217.1M - 226.1M | $ | 196,000 |
| Depreciation and amortization (2) | 36.9M | 41,627 | |
| Adjusted Operating Income | 254.0M - 263.0M | $ | 237,627 |
All values are in US Dollars.
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ITEMS (1) (cont’d)
| For the Quarter Ended March 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTUAL | |||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| Earnings Per Diluted Share | $ | 0.65 | |||
| Pre-tax adjustments included in operating expenses: | |||||
| Amortization for acquired intangible assets (2) | 0.06 | ||||
| Total pre-tax adjustments | $ | 0.06 | |||
| Tax effect of adjustments (3) | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||
| Total adjustments after tax | 0.05 | ||||
| Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share | $ | 0.70 | |||
| For the Quarter Ending June 30, | |||||
| OUTLOOK | ACTUAL | ||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| Earnings Per Diluted Share | 0.74 - 0.75 | $ | 0.62 | ||
| Pre-tax adjustments included in operating expenses: | |||||
| Amortization for acquired intangible assets (2) | 0.07 | 0.06 | |||
| Total pre-tax adjustments | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | ||
| Tax effect of adjustments (3) | (0.02) | (0.01 | ) | ||
| Total adjustments after tax | 0.05 | 0.05 | |||
| Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share | 0.79 - 0.80 | $ | 0.67 | ||
| For the Year Ending December 31, | |||||
| OUTLOOK | ACTUAL | ||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| Earnings Per Diluted Share | 2.86 - 2.97 | $ | 2.42 | ||
| Pre-tax adjustments included in operating expenses: | |||||
| Amortization for acquired intangible assets (2) | 0.25 | 0.26 | |||
| Total pre-tax adjustments | 0.25 | $ | 0.26 | ||
| Tax effect of adjustments (3) | (0.06) | (0.07 | ) | ||
| Total adjustments after tax | 0.19 | 0.19 | |||
| Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share | 3.05 - 3.16 | $ | 2.61 |
All values are in US Dollars.
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ITEMS (1) (cont’d)
- The Company believes it is useful to present non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted operating income, which may exclude certain non-cash items as a means to understand the core performance of its operations. As a general matter, the Company uses non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP to help better analyze the performance of its operations, assist with preparing the annual operating plan, and measure performance for some forms of compensation. In addition, the Company believes that non-GAAP financial information is used by analysts and others in the investment community to analyze the Company’s historical results and to provide estimates of future performance.
Adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per diluted share have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for net income, operating income, earnings per diluted share, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with and reported under GAAP or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity.
Non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in a reconciliation to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide an additional way of viewing the Company’s results of operations and the factors and trends affecting the Company’s business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.
- Amortization for acquired intangible assets relate to definite-lived intangible assets associated with acquisitions.
- The tax effect of adjustments was calculated by multiplying the pre-tax adjustments with a tax rate of 25.0%. This tax rate is intended to reflect federal and state taxable jurisdictions as well as the nature of the adjustments.