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Strategic Education, Inc. reports developments across an education-services business serving working adult students and employer-sponsored learners. News commonly covers quarterly operating results, segment performance in Education Technology Services, U.S. Higher Education, and Australia/New Zealand, and activity at Sophia Learning, Workforce Edge, Strayer University, Capella University, and Torrens University.
Company updates also include employer and academic partnerships, online general education courses recommended for college credit, education-benefits administration, student and program achievements, annual reporting, shareholder meeting materials, and governance matters tied to the company’s public-company calendar.
Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $337.3 million, up 4.9% year over year (2.7% on a constant currency basis). Income from operations rose to $50.5 million with a 15.0% margin, and net income increased to $37.2 million. Diluted EPS was $1.71, with adjusted diluted EPS on a constant currency basis at $1.76. Adjusted EBITDA reached $71.7 million.
Education Technology Services revenue grew 15.4% to $42.4 million, with Sophia Learning revenue up 26.7% and subscribers up about 32%. U.S. Higher Education revenue rose 2.3% to $220.5 million, while operating margin expanded to 14.7%. Australia/New Zealand revenue increased 7.6% to $74.4 million, but operating income declined to $1.0 million after a $13.9 million reserve for an Australian Fair Work Ombudsman compliance matter. Free cash flow for the first half of 2026 was $92.4 million. The company repurchased 913,729 shares for $72.7 million year-to-date and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, payable September 14, 2026.
Workforce Edge (NASDAQ: STRA), a workforce development and education solutions partner, was named “Professional Development Solution Provider of the Year” in the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards, an international program recognizing leading educational technology companies.
Workforce Edge delivers scalable, industry-aligned employee education solutions that combine technology, flexible access, and strategic talent alignment to support retention, internal mobility, and long-term workforce capability. The company recently launched Tech Skills Academy, offering structured education pathways for roles in artificial intelligence, infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity and data analytics. Workforce Edge gives employer partners access to a network of degree and nondegree options at tuition-aligned pricing, plus advanced reporting, streamlined approval workflows, and integration with internal systems. As of March 31, 2026, Workforce Edge had 82 corporate agreements, covering organizations that collectively employ approximately 4,010,000 employees.
Capella University (NASDAQ: STRA) has been named the Official Higher Learning Partner of the WNBA in a new multi-year partnership. Capella will also be the Presenting Partner of WNBA overtime across league channels.
The collaboration highlights shared values of perseverance, extra effort and commitment in achieving ambitious goals for working adult students and professional athletes.
Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A results news release will be issued before the market opens that day.
The call will be available via live and archived webcast in the Investor Relations section of www.strategiceducation.com, with advance online registration required. Investors can also register to receive dial-in details and a PIN for the live call.
Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) subsidiary Workforce Edge launched Tech Skills Academy, a workforce development offering that helps employers build internal technology talent. The academy provides structured pathways for roles in AI, infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity and data analytics, connecting employees to career-aligned learning from partners including Strayer University and Capella University.
Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) subsidiary Sophia Learning announced a partnership with American International College (AIC) to expand flexible, affordable education pathways for working adults and transfer students.
AIC will accept up to 90 Sophia transfer credits toward eligible bachelor’s degrees, leveraging Sophia’s 70+ ACE-recommended courses delivered via monthly subscription.
Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA)-owned Workforce Edge announced a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to expand education options for working adults.
SNHU joins Workforce Edge’s network, giving employer partners access to 200+ online programs and seven skills certifications across fields like business, data analytics, and healthcare.
Jack Welch Management Institute (STRA) ranked #8 among U.S. online MBA programs and #30 globally in CEO Magazine's May 5, 2026 rankings. This marks JWMI's 14th year on the global list and its 10th consecutive year inside CEO Magazine's top 10 online MBA programs.
JWMI reports it has graduated more than 5,200 students since joining Strayer University in 2011 and currently enrolls about 2,000 students from over 27 countries. CEO Magazine evaluated programs on faculty quality, accreditation, cohort composition, exposure and value.
Strategic Education (NASDAQ: STRA) reported Q1 2026 results for period ended March 31, 2026. Consolidated revenue was $305.9M (up 0.8% YoY) and net income was $32.8M. Diluted EPS was $1.48. Education Technology Services revenue rose 21.0%; Sophia Learning revenue rose 32.1% and subscribers +40%.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share payable June 1, 2026.
Strayer University (NASDAQ:STRA) students won first place in Division II of the 2025 National Security Agency Codebreaker Challenge.
The competition ran from September 24, 2025 to January 14, 2026, involved thousands of participants across hundreds of institutions, and tested reverse engineering, cryptography and digital forensics skills.