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 second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025. Revenue was $631.3M, up from $587.2M; income from operations was $146.9M; net income was $99.5M; and diluted EPS was $2.12. Non-GAAP metrics included adjusted operating income of $159.0M and adjusted EBITDA of $188.1M. Enrollment was 248.5K (up 7.8%) with Career Learning enrollments at 111.5K (up 17.6%). Cash and marketable securities totaled $676.0M at 12/31/25. Full-year 2026 guidance: revenue $2.480B–$2.555B, adjusted operating income $485M–$505M, capex $70M–$80M, and effective tax rate 24%–25%.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) will discuss second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on a conference call on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast will be available at the company investor site and by phone (domestic dial (800) 715-9871; international +1 (646) 307-1963) using conference ID 8901384. Participants are asked to access the webcast at least 15 minutes early. A replay will be posted at the investor website after the call.
Contact: Investor Relations at ir@k12.com.
K12 (NYSE:LRN) launched the 2026 K12 Innovation Challenge to inspire problem solving among U.S. students in grades 6–12. Entry opens November 5, 2025 and closes February 9, 2026, with virtual semi-finals in March 2026 and national finals in June 2026. Now in its fifth year, the contest accepts individual or team entries (up to three students) across three categories: Tomorrow’s Classroom, Student Life Hacks, and Gamify It!.
Prizes include up to $500 per team member for national champions, up to $150 per team member for People’s Choice winners, plus mentorship and internship opportunities via Tallo. For full rules and entry, visit the competition website.
Stride (NYSE: LRN) authorized a stock repurchase program to buy up to $500 million of its common stock through October 31, 2026. The company said repurchases may be made from time to time using open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or other methods in accordance with SEC rules.
Leadership cited strong cash flow and a robust balance sheet as supporting the authorization and described the program as a way to repurchase shares at attractive prices while continuing to fund priority growth investments. The program does not obligate the company to repurchase any specific amount and may be suspended or discontinued at management’s discretion.
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.