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Strategic Education (STRA) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
What changed since yesterday
- Closed at $81.33, -1.29% vs the prior close of $82.39.
- Volume 265.92K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
STRA dips 1.3% to $81.33. Closed at $81.33, -1.29% vs the prior close of $82.39. Day range $80.29–$82.66, opened at $82.66.
Last close$81.33-1.29%
Day range80.29–82.66
Open82.66
Volume265.92K
52-week range69.70–89.73
Avg volume (20d)288.31K
STRA 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 — STRA dips 1.3% to $81.33
- Closed at $81.33, -1.29% vs the prior close of $82.39. Day range $80.29–$82.66, opened at $82.66.
- Volume was 265.92K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 287.13K.
- Price is +0.1% vs its 50-day average ($81.27) and +0.9% vs its 200-day average ($80.59).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 9.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — STRA rises 1.8% to $82.39
- Closed at $82.39, +1.75% vs the prior close of $80.97. Day range $81.86–$83.63, opened at $81.86.
- Volume was 253.10K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 286.40K.
- Price is +1.3% vs its 50-day average ($81.29) and +2.2% vs its 200-day average ($80.59).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 8.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — STRA dips 1.1% to $80.97 on 2.2x normal volume
- Closed at $80.97, -1.12% vs the prior close of $81.89. Day range $79.34–$81.66, opened at $81.01.
- Volume was 607.40K shares, 2.2x its 50-day average of 280.18K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -0.4% vs its 50-day average ($81.32) and +0.5% vs its 200-day average ($80.58).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 9.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — STRA ends flat (-0.1%) to $81.89, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $81.89, -0.07% vs the prior close of $81.95. Day range $81.82–$83.13, opened at $82.71.
- Volume was 179.20K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 282.05K.
- Price is +0.6% vs its 50-day average ($81.37) and +1.6% vs its 200-day average ($80.58).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — STRA dips 0.5% to $81.95
- Closed at $81.95, -0.53% vs the prior close of $82.39. Day range $81.49–$83.24, opened at $82.86.
- Volume was 185.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 284.18K.
- Price is +0.7% vs its 50-day average ($81.41) and +1.7% vs its 200-day average ($80.58).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — STRA ends flat (+0.0%) to $82.39
- Closed at $82.39, +0.00% vs the prior close of $82.39. Day range $82.05–$83.38, opened at $82.51.
- Volume was 238.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 292.14K.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($81.41) and +2.3% vs its 200-day average ($80.57).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 8.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — STRA rises 2.1% to $82.39, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $82.39, +2.12% vs the prior close of $80.68. Day range $80.66–$82.85, opened at $80.90.
- Volume was 421.50K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 298.20K.
- Price is +1.1% vs its 50-day average ($81.46) and +2.3% vs its 200-day average ($80.56).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 8.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — STRA rises 1.1% to $80.68
- Closed at $80.68, +1.08% vs the prior close of $79.82. Day range $79.24–$80.84, opened at $79.24.
- Volume was 441.80K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 298.31K.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($81.57) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($80.55).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 10.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — STRA rises 0.7% to $79.82
- Closed at $79.82, +0.68% vs the prior close of $79.28. Day range $78.98–$79.95, opened at $79.68.
- Volume was 176.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 299.72K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($81.58) and -0.9% vs its 200-day average ($80.56).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — STRA dips 0.6% to $79.28
- Closed at $79.28, -0.55% vs the prior close of $79.72. Day range $78.97–$80.33, opened at $79.59.
- Volume was 172.20K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 298.97K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($81.56) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($80.57).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — STRA rises 1.2% to $79.72, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $79.72, +1.18% vs the prior close of $78.79. Day range $79.55–$80.67, opened at $79.88.
- Volume was 187.70K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 299.66K.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($81.48) and -1.1% vs its 200-day average ($80.57).
- 52-week range $69.70–$89.73; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
STRA latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about STRA in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 8, 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 31, 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 29, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $337.26M (prior year $321.47M) (+4.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $37.16M (prior year $32.33M) (+14.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.71 (prior year $1.37) (+24.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 29, 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.
Things to know before you trade STRA
- Last results release: Jul 29, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 23, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 28, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.40% (largest 3.7%).
- Liquidity: about 288.31K shares (≈$23.45M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $81.33 vs a range of $69.70–$89.73 (58% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 4, 2026 ($0.6/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 5 open-market buys, 20 sales; latest: Christa Hokenson sold 2,000 shares on Jun 4, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Jul 29, 2026; 8-K Jul 29, 2026; 10-Q Apr 23, 2026.
- Share count: 22.21M shares outstanding (Jul 17, 2026), -7.1% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Educational Services.
STRA market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 82.66 | 82.66 | 80.29 | 81.33 | 265.92K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 81.86 | 83.63 | 81.86 | 82.39 | 253.10K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 81.01 | 81.66 | 79.34 | 80.97 | 607.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 82.71 | 83.13 | 81.82 | 81.89 | 179.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 82.86 | 83.24 | 81.49 | 81.95 | 185.50K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 82.51 | 83.38 | 82.05 | 82.39 | 238.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 80.90 | 82.85 | 80.66 | 82.39 | 421.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 79.24 | 80.84 | 79.24 | 80.68 | 441.80K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 79.68 | 79.95 | 78.98 | 79.82 | 176.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 79.59 | 80.33 | 78.97 | 79.28 | 172.20K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 79.88 | 80.67 | 79.55 | 79.72 | 187.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 78.19 | 80.46 | 78.19 | 78.79 | 329.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 75.78 | 78.22 | 75.54 | 77.67 | 380.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 75.36 | 76.46 | 74.93 | 75.78 | 214.90K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 76.78 | 76.96 | 75.00 | 75.91 | 266.10K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 79.65 | 79.65 | 76.63 | 76.83 | 308.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 78.67 | 79.98 | 78.54 | 79.82 | 243.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 76.46 | 79.59 | 75.72 | 78.24 | 254.50K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 79.63 | 80.11 | 76.16 | 76.47 | 365.90K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 79.87 | 79.87 | 78.51 | 78.53 | 274.00K |
About Strategic Education
Strategic Education (STRA) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Educational Services”. Its business address is in HERNDON, VA. State of incorporation: MD. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1013934.
STRA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte F Beason | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Rita D Brogley | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Gregory William Cappelli | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Viet D Dinh | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Robert R Grusky | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Raymond Karl Mcdonnell | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Michael A. Mcrobbie | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Robert S Silberman | CHAIRMAN | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Benjamin E Sasse | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| William J Slocum | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Michael Thawley | Director | Apr 24, 2026 |
| G Thomas Iii Waite | Director | May 5, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Tal Darmon | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Lizette Benedi Herraiz | GENERAL COUNSEL | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Christa Hokenson | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Daniel Wayne Jackson | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Raymond Karl Mcdonnell | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Robert S Silberman | CHAIRMAN | Mar 16, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Christa Hokenson | Sale | 2,000 | $80.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Christa Hokenson | Sale | 2,000 | $80.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Christa Hokenson | Sale | 2,000 | $80.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Christa Hokenson | Sale | 2,000 | $80.00 |
| May 5, 2026 | G Thomas Iii Waite | Sale | 666 | $77.68 |
| May 5, 2026 | G Thomas Iii Waite | Sale | 666 | $77.68 |
| May 5, 2026 | G Thomas Iii Waite | Sale | 666 | $77.68 |
| May 5, 2026 | G Thomas Iii Waite | Sale | 666 | $77.68 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Michael Thawley | Buy | 665 | $72.71 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Michael Thawley | Buy | 665 | $72.71 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Michael Thawley | Buy | 665 | $72.71 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Michael Thawley | Buy | 665 | $72.71 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Lizette Benedi Herraiz | Sale | 2,982 | $79.88 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Lizette Benedi Herraiz | Sale | 2,982 | $79.88 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Lizette Benedi Herraiz | Sale | 2,982 | $79.88 |
STRA financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.27B | $126.61M | 5.41 | $198.20M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.22B | $112.68M | 4.67 | $169.33M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.13B | $69.79M | 2.91 | $117.12M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.07B | $46.67M | 1.94 | $126.05M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.13B | $55.09M | 2.28 | $180.53M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.07B, total liabilities $435.28M, cash $123.75M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
STRA earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $87.62 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $72.19 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $78.41 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $75.31 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $74.25 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $80.02 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $79.80 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $98.51 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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