Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $161.58, +0.09% vs the prior close of $161.43.
- Volume 234.60K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
LOPE ends flat (+0.1%) to $161.58, a 3-month high, 3 up days in a row. Closed at $161.58, +0.09% vs the prior close of $161.43. Day range $160.12–$163.21, opened at $162.86.
LOPE daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — LOPE ends flat (+0.1%) to $161.58, a 3-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $161.58, +0.09% vs the prior close of $161.43. Day range $160.12–$163.21, opened at $162.86.
- Volume was 234.60K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 301.54K.
- Price is +6.8% vs its 50-day average ($151.27) and +2.2% vs its 200-day average ($158.18).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 27.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 15, 2026 — LOPE rises 0.7% to $161.43, a 3-month high
- Closed at $161.43, +0.75% vs the prior close of $160.23. Day range $159.83–$163.73, opened at $161.61.
- Volume was 318.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 299.98K.
- Price is +6.9% vs its 50-day average ($151.01) and +2.0% vs its 200-day average ($158.21).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 27.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — LOPE rises 0.9% to $160.23
- Closed at $160.23, +0.88% vs the prior close of $158.84. Day range $157.71–$160.34, opened at $160.07.
- Volume was 213.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 300.70K.
- Price is +6.3% vs its 50-day average ($150.80) and +1.3% vs its 200-day average ($158.24).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 28.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — LOPE dips 0.9% to $158.84
- Closed at $158.84, -0.90% vs the prior close of $160.28. Day range $158.82–$162.98, opened at $161.01.
- Volume was 192.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 305.03K.
- Price is +5.5% vs its 50-day average ($150.61) and +0.4% vs its 200-day average ($158.28).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 28.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — LOPE rises 0.3% to $160.28
- Closed at $160.28, +0.30% vs the prior close of $159.80. Day range $155.25–$161.24, opened at $160.52.
- Volume was 148.00K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 311.09K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +6.5% vs its 50-day average ($150.45) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($158.33).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 28.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — LOPE dips 0.3% to $159.80
- Closed at $159.80, -0.31% vs the prior close of $160.30. Day range $159.53–$162.41, opened at $160.41.
- Volume was 208.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 316.91K.
- Price is +6.4% vs its 50-day average ($150.15) and +0.9% vs its 200-day average ($158.37).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 28.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — LOPE rises 3.0% to $160.30, a 3-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $160.30, +2.97% vs the prior close of $155.68. Day range $155.00–$160.48, opened at $156.15.
- Volume was 321.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 320.93K.
- Price is +6.9% vs its 50-day average ($149.96) and +1.2% vs its 200-day average ($158.41).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 29% of that range, 28.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — LOPE ends flat (+0.1%) to $155.68
- Closed at $155.68, +0.08% vs the prior close of $155.55. Day range $154.16–$157.14, opened at $155.66.
- Volume was 270.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 323.37K.
- Price is +3.8% vs its 50-day average ($149.94) and -1.7% vs its 200-day average ($158.44).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 30.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — LOPE rises 0.4% to $155.55
- Closed at $155.55, +0.40% vs the prior close of $154.93. Day range $152.97–$155.66, opened at $154.93.
- Volume was 238.00K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 324.31K.
- Price is +3.8% vs its 50-day average ($149.83) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($158.48).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 30.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — LOPE dips 0.6% to $154.93
- Closed at $154.93, -0.55% vs the prior close of $155.79. Day range $154.03–$156.36, opened at $155.79.
- Volume was 347.60K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 322.97K.
- Price is +3.5% vs its 50-day average ($149.62) and -2.3% vs its 200-day average ($158.53).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 30.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — LOPE rises 1.4% to $155.79, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $155.79, +1.35% vs the prior close of $153.71. Day range $154.47–$158.13, opened at $154.47.
- Volume was 310.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 322.29K.
- Price is +4.3% vs its 50-day average ($149.32) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($158.58).
- 52-week range $134.27–$223.04; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 30.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
LOPE latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about LOPE in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Aug 24, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $264.05M (prior year $247.50M) (+6.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $45.85M (prior year $41.55M) (+10.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.75 (prior year $1.48) (+18.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Things to know before you trade LOPE
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 18, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.13% (largest 3.0%).
- Liquidity: about 286.04K shares (≈$46.22M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $161.58 vs a range of $134.27–$223.04 (31% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Chevy Humphrey sold 600 shares on Nov 11, 2025.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 1, 2026; 8-K Aug 24, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 26.07M shares outstanding (Jul 28, 2026), -7.2% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Educational Services.
LOPE market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 162.86 | 163.21 | 160.12 | 161.58 | 234.60K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 161.61 | 163.73 | 159.83 | 161.43 | 318.90K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 160.07 | 160.34 | 157.71 | 160.23 | 213.80K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 161.01 | 162.98 | 158.82 | 158.84 | 192.30K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 160.52 | 161.24 | 155.25 | 160.28 | 148.00K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 160.41 | 162.41 | 159.53 | 159.80 | 208.70K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 156.15 | 160.48 | 155.00 | 160.30 | 321.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 155.66 | 157.14 | 154.16 | 155.68 | 270.10K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 154.93 | 155.66 | 152.97 | 155.55 | 238.00K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 155.79 | 156.36 | 154.03 | 154.93 | 347.60K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 154.47 | 158.13 | 154.47 | 155.79 | 310.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 152.74 | 154.84 | 152.22 | 153.71 | 317.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 147.59 | 154.46 | 146.91 | 151.59 | 401.10K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 145.09 | 147.77 | 143.79 | 147.59 | 221.50K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 146.98 | 147.69 | 144.44 | 146.40 | 252.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 151.31 | 152.10 | 145.95 | 147.28 | 321.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 151.42 | 154.11 | 150.08 | 151.19 | 312.70K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 146.18 | 153.74 | 145.11 | 150.64 | 354.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 152.53 | 152.53 | 145.96 | 146.78 | 440.20K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 151.37 | 152.96 | 150.54 | 150.55 | 294.80K |
About Grand Canyon Education
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Educational Services”. Its business address is in PHOENIX, AZ. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1434588.
LOPE board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jack A Henry | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Chevy Humphrey | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Lisa Graham Keegan | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Brian E Mueller | CEO | May 7, 2026 |
| Sara Ward | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Kevin F. Warren | Director | Jun 11, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel E Bachus | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | May 7, 2026 |
| Lori Browning | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Sarah S. Collins | Chief Legal Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Brian E Mueller | CEO | May 7, 2026 |
| Dilek Marsh | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | Mar 3, 2026 |
| William Stan Meyer | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | May 7, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | Chevy Humphrey | Sale | 600 | $166.15 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Chevy Humphrey | Sale | 600 | $166.15 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Chevy Humphrey | Sale | 600 | $166.15 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Chevy Humphrey | Sale | 600 | $166.15 |
LOPE financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.11B | $216.17M | 7.71 | $273.49M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.03B | $226.23M | 7.73 | $289.96M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $960.90M | $204.99M | 6.80 | $243.66M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $911.31M | $184.68M | 5.73 | $220.82M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $896.56M | $260.34M | 5.92 | $313.12M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $919.18M, total liabilities $249.67M, cash $171.06M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
LOPE earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $150.13 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $169.07 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $167.79 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $178.28 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $172.05 |
| May 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $185.45 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $184.02 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $160.15 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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