Zacks Research Has Pessimistic View of ATGE Q3 Earnings

Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) – Analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Adtalem Global Education in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $1.76 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $2.08. The consensus estimate for Adtalem Global Education’s current full-year earnings is $6.20 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Adtalem Global Education’s Q3 2027 earnings at $2.20 EPS.

ATGE has been the topic of a number of other research reports. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $138.00 price target on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report on Friday, January 30th. Robert W. Baird set a $163.00 price target on Adtalem Global Education in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $170.00 price objective on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Adtalem Global Education from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $151.50.

Adtalem Global Education Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of ATGE stock opened at $92.99 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $105.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $118.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.68. Adtalem Global Education has a 1-year low of $86.26 and a 1-year high of $156.26. The firm has a market cap of $3.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.66, a PEG ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 0.71.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $2.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.24. The business had revenue of $503.39 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $488.72 million. Adtalem Global Education had a return on equity of 20.24% and a net margin of 13.41%.The business’s revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.81 earnings per share. Adtalem Global Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Adtalem Global Education

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH acquired a new position in Adtalem Global Education in the third quarter worth $4,788,000. Renaissance Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $9,156,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its position in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 221.0% during the 3rd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 8,564 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,323,000 after purchasing an additional 5,896 shares during the period. SteelPeak Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $2,055,000. Finally, Peregrine Asset Advisers Inc. boosted its position in Adtalem Global Education by 21.2% during the 3rd quarter. Peregrine Asset Advisers Inc. now owns 69,012 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,659,000 after purchasing an additional 12,058 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Adtalem Global Education

Here are the key news stories impacting Adtalem Global Education this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised multiple medium‑ and long‑term forecasts — including FY2026 to $7.88 (from $7.84), FY2027 to $9.14 (from $8.84) and FY2028 to $10.60 (from $10.07) and lifted several quarterly estimates (e.g., Q4 2026 to $1.94, Q2 2027 to $2.53, Q4 2027 to $2.37, Q1 2028 to $2.47, Q2 2028 to $2.73). These upgrades signal stronger profit expectations out-year and support the company’s guidance/earnings momentum. MarketBeat ATGE
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite Zacks’ revisions, the current consensus for Adtalem’s near-term full‑year EPS referenced by Zacks remains $6.20 — a reminder analysts differ on timing of earnings strength. MarketBeat ATGE
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut nearer‑term quarterly forecasts: Q3 2026 EPS was reduced to $1.76 (from $2.08) and Q3 2027 to $2.20 (from $2.26). Those downgrades likely drove the immediate negative market reaction as investors often weight near‑term earnings risk more heavily. MarketBeat ATGE

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) is a leading provider of postsecondary education and professional development solutions. Through a network of brands and institutions, the company delivers degree programs and continuing education in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business, technology and the sciences. Adtalem’s offerings span campus-based and online formats, catering to diverse learner needs and career stages.

The company’s portfolio includes Chamberlain University, which specializes in nursing and healthcare; Carrington College, offering career-focused programs in allied health, business and trades; Walden University, a fully online institution for graduate and undergraduate degrees; and a suite of medical and veterinary schools, including Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, both located in the Caribbean.