Stride Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Stride (NASDAQ:LRN) was named to the 2026 GSV 150, a list recognizing the top 150 companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills worldwide, selected from over 3,000 companies. The company serves learners in all 50 states and more than 100 countries through brands including K12-powered schools, K12 Tutoring, K12 Learning Hub, Tallo, Tech Elevator, and MedCerts. The recognition highlights Stride’s combination of business performance and social impact in education and career training.

Stride (NYSE: LRN) reported strong Q1 FY2026 results for the quarter ended Sept 30, 2025, with revenue $620.9M (up 12.7% YoY) and net income $68.8M (up 68.3% YoY).

Adjusted EBITDA was $108.4M (+29.2%) and adjusted EPS was $1.52 (+39.4%). Enrollments rose to 247.7K (+11.3%), driven by Career Learning enrollments of 110.0K (+20.0%). Cash and equivalents were $749.6M at Sept 30, 2025. Fiscal 2026 guidance: revenue $2.48B–$2.555B, capex $70M–$80M, adjusted operating income $475M–$500M, effective tax rate 24%–25%.

K12 (NYSE:LRN) earned two Silver Medals at the 2025 International Serious Play Awards for K12 ELA Village and K12 Coordinate Islands world for Minecraft Education, announced Oct. 24, 2025. The awards recognize game-based learning innovations that align with grade-specific objectives in English language arts and math.

K12 ELA Village targets Grades 2–5 using Science of Reading principles and mini-games to reinforce grammar, vocabulary, syntax and comprehension. K12 Coordinate Islands world for Minecraft Education focuses on Grade 5 graphing skills using themed islands to teach coordinate planes and ordered pairs. K12 said its curriculum blends standards-aligned gameplay with technology to create interactive, hands-on learning experiences for students nationwide.

Stride (NYSE: LRN) will report first quarter fiscal 2026 results on a conference call scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast will be available at investors.stridelearning.com/events-and-presentations. Participants may join by dialing (800) 715-9871 (domestic) or +1 (646) 307-1963 (international) using conference ID 8901384. Investors are asked to access the webcast at least 15 minutes before the start. A replay will be posted at the same investor site when available.

K12 (NYSE:LRN), a leader in online education, has received the 2025 Tech & Learning Award of Excellence for its virtual campus platform, K12 Zone. The platform serves as a digital community hub, offering virtual field trips, clubs, competitions, and social activities for students learning from home.

The company, which serves over 3 million students nationwide, has successfully created an engaging online learning environment where 79,000 students exchanged more than 16 million messages during the last school year. Teachers have reported improvements in attendance, participation, and student engagement through this gamified learning approach.

Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN)'s K12 Tutoring program has received expanded ESSA Level II and III validation based on new research from the 2024-2025 school year. The studies demonstrate significant academic improvements, with tutored students outperforming non-tutored peers by 7.53 percentile points in ELA and 6.36 percentile points in math.

The research revealed that every 15 hours of K12 Tutoring resulted in grade improvements of 5.7% in Math and 6.0% in ELA, equivalent to more than half a letter grade improvement. Students with the lowest initial reading scores showed the most substantial growth with sustained tutoring.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) has filed a lawsuit against Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) alleging serious fraud and misconduct in their virtual education services. The complaint, filed in New Mexico's 11th Judicial District Court, accuses Stride of inflating enrollment numbers, exceeding teacher caseload limits, and ignoring compliance requirements to maximize profits.

The lawsuit highlights a dramatic decline in performance metrics, including a drop in graduation rates from 54% in 2023 to 27.67% in 2024. GMCS, which serves a majority Native American student population, seeks compensatory and punitive damages, triple damages under New Mexico's Unfair Trade Practices Act, and restitution of taxpayer funds.

K12 (NYSE:LRN) has announced the opening of nationwide registration for its 2025-26 K12 Robotics League season. The competition, now in its fourth year, welcomes students from grades 4-12 across the United States, regardless of their robotics experience level.

The program focuses on developing skills in coding, engineering, and collaborative problem-solving. Students can participate individually, in independent teams, or through school-affiliated groups. Registration runs from September 3 to November 12, 2025, with the competition season beginning in January 2026 and culminating in a national championship in June 2026.

Participants will receive comprehensive support including practice tools, competition guidelines, instructor training, and weekly live help sessions.

Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN) reported exceptional financial results for fiscal year 2025, with significant growth across key metrics. Revenue reached $2.4 billion, up 17.9% from 2024, while net income grew 41% to $287.9 million. The company's diluted EPS increased to $5.95, a 26.9% improvement.

Enrollment metrics showed strong momentum, with full-year average enrollments up 20.4% to 234,000 students. Career Learning enrollments grew notably by 32.5% to 96,300. The company's cash position strengthened significantly, with cash and marketable securities reaching $1.01 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared to $714.2 million in the previous year.