FMR LLC filed an amendment to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,682,310.46 shares of Grand Canyon Education Inc. The filing states this equals 9.9% of the company's common stock and lists CUSIP 38526M106. Abigail P. Johnson is named with dispositive power over these shares. The filing is signed under a Power of Attorney effective April 13, 2026.
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FMR LLC reports a 9.9% disclosed stake in Grand Canyon Education.
FMR LLC (and Abigail P. Johnson as reported) shows beneficial ownership of 2,682,310.46 shares, equal to 9.9% of common stock per the amendment. The filing is a routine disclosure under Schedule 13G/A and identifies voting and dispositive powers.
Ownership at this scale can appear in filings when an institutional investor crosses disclosure thresholds. Future Form 13 filings may update percentages if holdings change; timing of any changes is not stated in the excerpt.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:2,682,310.46 sharesPercent of class:9.9%Sole voting power (FMR LLC):2,677,113 shares+2 more
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Beneficial ownership2,682,310.46 sharesreported on Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class9.9%percent of common stock reported
Sole voting power (FMR LLC)2,677,113 sharescover page voting power entry
CUSIP38526M106Grand Canyon Education common stock identifier
Power of Attorney effectiveApril 13, 2026date cited for authorization of signatory
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial ownership, Dispositive power, Power of Attorney
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Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment to beneficial ownership reporting schedule 13G/A"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficial ownershipregulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: 2682310.46"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole Dispositive Power 2,682,310.46"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Power of Attorneylegal
"Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of April 13, 2026"
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to make decisions and act on behalf of another person, often in financial or legal matters. It’s like giving someone a trusted helper or agent the authority to handle important tasks if you are unable to do so yourself. This matters to investors because it can impact how their assets are managed or transferred if they become unable to oversee their affairs.
What stake does FMR LLC report in Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)?
FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 2,682,310.46 shares, representing 9.9% of Grand Canyon Education's common stock. This figure appears in the Schedule 13G/A amendment and cites CUSIP 38526M106.
Who at FMR is reported to have dispositive power over the shares?
Abigail P. Johnson is named with sole dispositive power over 2,682,310.46 shares in the filing. The amendment lists both FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson in the ownership disclosures.
Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate voting power for FMR LLC?
The filing shows FMR LLC has 2,677,113 shares of sole voting power and 0 shared voting power. The document ties voting and dispositive counts to the cover page responses.
What date is associated with the power of attorney referenced in the filing?
The signatures reference a Power of Attorney effective on April 13, 2026. The amendment itself contains signature dates of May 5, 2026 reflecting the filing execution.
Is this Schedule 13G/A a sale or purchase report?
This Schedule 13G/A amendment is an ownership disclosure; it reports beneficial ownership rather than describing a specific sale or purchase transaction. It updates holdings and voting/dispositive powers.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
38526M106
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
38526M106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
FMR LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
2,677,113.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,682,310.46
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,682,310.46
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
38526M106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Abigail P. Johnson
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,682,310.46
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,682,310.46
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2600 W. CAMELBACK ROAD,PHOENIX,AZ,USA,85017
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
FMR LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Not applicable
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
38526M106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
2682310.46
(b)
Percent of class:
9.9 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0.00
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2682310.46
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0.00
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
FMR LLC
Signature:
Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of April 13, 2026, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:
05/05/2026
Abigail P. Johnson
Signature:
Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of April 13, 2026, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson*
Date:
05/05/2026
Comments accompanying signature: *This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on April 29,2026, accession number: 0000315066-26-000738.