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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Stride (LRN)

Stride names Robert Knowling CEO; FY2026 revenue rises to $2,518.1 million

Positive Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) said Robert E. Knowling, Jr. became chief executive effective July 29, 2026, succeeding James J. Rhyu, who also left his role as board chair. The company released unaudited preliminary fiscal 2026 results showing higher revenue, net income and adjusted EBITDA than the prior year, though the figures remain subject to change until the full report on August 4, 2026.

Key points

  • Robert E. Knowling, Jr. appointed CEO effective July 29, 2026, with a $1,000,000 base salary and a target bonus of 200% of base.
  • Steven B. Fink named Board Chair and Brian Shepherd joined the Board, both effective July 29, 2026.
  • Preliminary fiscal 2026 revenue of $2,518.1 million versus $2,405.3 million; net income of $338.2 million versus $287.9 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $617.6 million versus $571.0 million; full results and Form 10-K due August 4, 2026.

The filing

CompanyStride (LRN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 30, 2026, 8:10 AM ET
Accession number0001140361-26-030147

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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