AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)

Grand Canyon Education Q4 EPS rises to $2.84 from $2.71; revenue up 5.1%

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Grand Canyon Education reported fourth-quarter 2024 service revenue of $292.6 million, up 5.1%, and diluted EPS of $2.84 versus $2.71 a year earlier, although operating margin fell to 34.2% from 35.1%. The company also issued full-year 2025 diluted EPS guidance of $8.20 to $8.59, compared with $7.73 for 2024, and its board approved a $200.0 million increase to the stock repurchase program, which shareholders may view as a return of capital.

Key points

  • Q4 2024 service revenue was $292.6 million, up $14.3 million or 5.1%; operating income was $100.0 million, up 2.3%.
  • Q4 2024 diluted EPS was $2.84 versus $2.71; net income was $81.9 million, up 1.4%.
  • 2025 guidance: Q1 diluted EPS of $2.44 to $2.46 and full-year diluted EPS of $8.20 to $8.59.
  • On January 29, 2025, the board approved a $200.0 million buyback increase; $261.9 million remained available as of February 14, 2025, with authorization expiring March 1, 2026.

The filing

CompanyGrand Canyon Education (LOPE)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 19, 2025, 4:05 PM ET
Accession number0001558370-25-001146

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations8.01 Other Events

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