Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the five analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $151.50.

A number of research firms recently weighed in on ATGE. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $170.00 target price on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report on Thursday, January 29th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $138.00 target price on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report on Friday, January 30th. 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.

Adtalem Global Education Stock Performance

ATGE stock opened at $98.54 on Monday. Adtalem Global Education has a 1 year low of $86.26 and a 1 year high of $156.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.68 and a quick ratio of 0.68. The company has a market cap of $3.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.71. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $106.16 and its 200-day moving average price is $117.35.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $2.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.24. The company had revenue of $503.39 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $488.72 million. Adtalem Global Education had a net margin of 13.41% and a return on equity of 20.24%. The firm’s revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.81 EPS. Adtalem Global Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Adtalem Global Education will post 6.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Penserra Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Adtalem Global Education in the second quarter worth about $28,000. UMB Bank n.a. raised its holdings in Adtalem Global Education by 79.7% in the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 266 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Employees Retirement System of Texas bought a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education in the 3rd quarter valued at about $48,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP boosted its holdings in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 82.9% in the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 342 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 155 shares in the last quarter. 98.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.