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Stride, Inc. reports developments tied to its technology-based education business, including financial results, earnings calls, and enrollment activity for online public and private school programs. The company operates through K12, a portfolio brand that powers virtual public schools, accredited homeschool curriculum, personalized tutoring, and related learning options.
Recurring company updates include state-by-state enrollment openings for tuition-free virtual public schools, teacher-led online instruction, career and technical education pathways, academic support programs, and high school diploma options. News also covers revenue, operating income, adjusted measures, enrollment definitions, and fiscal-year outlooks for Stride’s education platform.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $2,518.1 million, up 4.7% year over year. Income from operations rose to $450.8 million and net income to $338.2 million, with diluted EPS increasing to $7.14. Adjusted EPS was $8.33 and adjusted EBITDA $617.6 million.
Fourth quarter 2026 revenue was $636.1 million, down 2.7%, while income from operations nearly doubled to $105.9 million and net income reached $81.4 million (diluted EPS $1.75). Career Learning revenue grew 15.0% for the year, General Education declined 2.1%. Average full-year enrollments increased 4.2%, and cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $1,034.1 million. Stride repurchased about $188.7 million of stock in 2026 and extended its repurchase authorization through October 31, 2027.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) appointed independent director Robert Knowling as Chief Executive Officer effective July 29, 2026, succeeding James Rhyu, who stepped down as CEO and as a Board member and Chair. Lead independent director Steven B. Fink was named Chair of the Board.
The company also appointed Brian Shepherd, former President and CEO of CSG Systems International, to its Board and to the Compensation and Audit Committees. Stride reported select preliminary fiscal 2026 results: total revenue is expected at $2,518.1 million versus $2,405.3 million in 2025, income from operations at $450.8 million versus $360.1 million, net income at $338.2 million versus $287.9 million, and adjusted EBITDA at $617.6 million versus $571.0 million. Adjusted operating income is expected at $498.4 million versus $466.2 million. Stride plans to report full results and file its Form 10-K on August 4, 2026.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast and subsequent replay will be accessible via investors.stridelearning.com/events-and-presentations. Investors and analysts can join by phone using the provided domestic and international numbers with conference ID 708 877 615.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Q3 revenue was $629.9 million, up 2.7% year-over-year, and net income was $88.5 million, down 10.9% versus prior year.
The company narrowed full-year 2026 guidance: revenue $2.490–2.520 billion, adjusted operating income $490–500 million, capex $75–80 million, and an effective tax rate of 24–25%.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) said it will discuss third quarter fiscal 2026 results on a conference call Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast and a replay will be available at investors.stridelearning.com/events-and-presentations.
Investors can join by dialing (800) 715-9871 (domestic) or +1 (646) 307-1963 (international) and using conference ID 8901384. Participants should access the webcast at least 15 minutes early.
Stride portfolio brand K12 opened enrollment on March 10, 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year at two tuition-free, full-time virtual Kansas public schools: Insight School of Kansas (ISKS) for grades 7–12 and Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA) for grades K–6. Both schools use Kansas-certified teachers, state-aligned curriculum, live instruction, AP and dual-enrollment options, credit recovery, NCAA-approved courses (ISKS), clubs and statewide in-person events. Families can apply online or call 866.968.7512; enrollment is available statewide.
K12-powered schools (NASDAQ:LRN) opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year in Alabama on March 9, 2026. Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA), Alabama Virtual Academy (ALVA), and Legends Virtual Academy (LVA) offer tuition-free, full-time online K–12 instruction by Alabama-certified teachers.
Programs include live interactive instruction, CTE pathways with industry certifications, advanced coursework, NCAA-approved courses (ALVA), credit recovery, clubs, and statewide in-person events. Families can apply at each school’s website or call 866.968.7512.
K12-powered virtual public schools (NYSE:LRN) opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year in Wisconsin. Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin (grades 9–12), Insight School of Wisconsin (grades 9–12) and Wisconsin Virtual Academy (grades 4K–12) offer tuition-free, state-certified teacher instruction, career pathways, AP/dual enrollment options and statewide in-person events.
Insight School of Washington (WAVA/ISWA) and Washington Virtual Academies (NYSE:LRN) opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year, offering tuition-free, full-time online K–12 education across Washington. Programs feature Washington-certified teachers, live instruction, CTE pathways, AP/dual-credit options, NCAA-approved courses and statewide in-person engagement.
K12-powered virtual public schools (NYSE:LRN) opened enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year in Oregon. Cascade Virtual Academy (K–12), Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (9–12) and Insight School of Oregon–Painted Hills (7–12) offer tuition-free, full-time online instruction by Oregon-certified teachers, CTE pathways, honors/dual-credit where available, NCAA-approved courses (CVA) and statewide in-person activities.
Families can apply now at each school website or call 866.968.7512; enrollment is open statewide.