BetterInvesting™ Magazine Update on Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) and Trex Company (NYSE: TREX)
Rhea-AI Summary
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) has been named a "Stock to Study" by BetterInvesting Magazine's Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee for the March 2026 issue, signaling the company as worthy of further investor research. The committee highlights consolidated fundamental data—sales, earnings, pre-tax profit, return on equity—available on the Stock Selection Guide for investor review. The March 2026 issue will also feature a fundamental review of Trex Company (NYSE: TREX), identified as potentially undervalued. The committee is composed of CFA charterholders and is chaired by an editor of the magazine. Securities are presented for educational purposes only and are not endorsements; investors are advised to perform their own analysis using the Stock Selection Guide before making decisions.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, ATGE declined 1.28%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
ATGE gained 2.18% while peers were mixed: TAL up 8.98%, GHC up 1.12%, LOPE up 0.95%, LAUR up 0.28%, and LRN down 0.96%, pointing to stock-specific factors rather than a uniform sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +4.9% | Announced timing of Q2 FY26 results and conference call details. |
| Dec 15 | Buyback expansion | Positive | +5.3% | Completed $150M repurchase and authorized new $750M program through 2028. |
| Nov 05 | Buyback acceleration | Positive | +5.7% | Accelerated $136M remaining repurchase and reaffirmed FY26 growth guidance. |
| Oct 23 | Program expansion | Positive | +0.5% | Expanded global pathways into medical school and highlighted residency outcomes. |
| Oct 15 | AI partnership | Positive | -0.7% | Launched AI credentials program for healthcare professionals with Google Cloud. |
Recent news tied to capital returns and growth initiatives has often seen positive price alignment, with only one notable divergence on otherwise constructive AI partnership news.
Over the last few months, Adtalem has emphasized shareholder returns and growth. Two buyback announcements on Nov. 5, 2025 and Dec. 15, 2025 featured accelerated and expanded repurchase programs and were followed by gains of 5.71% and 5.25%. Strategic initiatives included expanded medical school pathways on Oct. 23, 2025 and an AI credentials partnership with Google Cloud on Oct. 15, 2025. An earnings call announcement on Jan. 5, 2026 set expectations for upcoming results. Today’s educational-feature article fits into a narrative of growing institutional attention to the stock.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Adtalem being selected as a "Stock to Study" for educational purposes, drawing attention to fundamentals such as sales, earnings, pre-tax profit, and return on equity. In recent months, the company has paired strategic initiatives with shareholder-friendly actions, including major repurchase authorizations and reaffirmed growth guidance. Investors reviewing this feature may focus on how these fundamentals relate to prior buyback activity, upcoming earnings on Jan. 28, 2026, and the broader growth strategy outlined in past updates.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
The fundamental data is eye-opening; investors can view Adtalem's sales, earnings, pre-tax profit, return on equity, and more all on one page, courtesy of the National Association of Investors Corp., at: https://ssg.betterinvesting.org/trial/ssgplus/?studyid=17263006.
A full report on Adtalem Global Education, Inc. will appear in the March 2026 issue of BetterInvesting Magazine.
The same issue of BetterInvesting Magazine will also include a fundamental review of Trex Company (NYSE: TREX), which the independent Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee believes is worthy of further study from an undervalued perspective.
Committee members are Daniel J. Boyle, CFA; Marisa Bradbury, CFA; Philip Keating, CFA; Anne Nichols, CFA; and Dan Rutter, CFA.
Doron P. Levin, an editor of the magazine, serves as the committee's chairperson.
Securities mentioned are for study and presented for educational purposes only. They are not to be considered as endorsed or recommended for purchase by NAIC/BetterInvesting. Investors should conduct their own review and analysis of any company of interest using the Stock Selection Guide before making an investment decision.
About BetterInvesting:
BetterInvesting™, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, investment education organization, has been empowering everyday Americans since 1951. Also known as the National Association of Investors™ (NAIC®), we have helped more than 5 million people from all walks of life learn how to improve their financial future. BetterInvesting provides unbiased, in-depth investing education and powerful online stock analysis tools to create successful lifelong investors. BetterInvesting staff, along with a dedicated community of volunteers across America, teach the organization's principles and time-tested methodology to individuals and investment clubs. For more information about BetterInvesting, please visit www.betterinvesting.org
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Contact: 877-275-6242
View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/betterinvesting-magazine-update-on-adtalem-global-education-nyse-atge-and-trex-company-nyse-trex-302659691.html
SOURCE NAIC-BetterInvesting
FAQ
What does BetterInvesting naming Adtalem (ATGE) as a "Stock to Study" mean for investors?
When will the full Adtalem (ATGE) report appear in BetterInvesting Magazine?
Where can investors find Adtalem (ATGE) fundamental data referenced by BetterInvesting?
Why is Trex (TREX) included in the March 2026 BetterInvesting issue?
Does BetterInvesting's selection constitute a buy recommendation for ATGE or TREX?
Who comprised the BetterInvesting committee that named ATGE and TREX for study?
