LRN
Consumer DefensiveStride, Inc. · Education & Training Services · $4B
What is Stride, Inc.?
Stride, Inc. is a technology-driven education company delivering online and blended learning solutions to K-12 students across the United States and internationally. Formerly known as K12 Inc., the company rebranded as Stride in December 2020.
Stride partners with public schools, charter boards, and districts to operate virtual and blended learning programs. The company also offers career-focused training for adult learners through brands including Galvanize, Tech Elevator, and MedCerts, targeting fields like software engineering, healthcare, and business.
Stride was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
- K-12 virtual and blended public school programs
- Individual online courses and supplemental curriculum
- Career and skills training for adult learners
- Staffing and talent development services for employers
Is LRN a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates LRN as Good overall.
Stride's strongest attributes are its Risk profile, rated Strong, and its Valuation, rated Attractive — suggesting the stock may not be priced at a premium relative to its fundamentals. Quality is also rated Good, reflecting a reasonably sound underlying business.
Both the Moat and Growth pillars come in at Neutral, indicating limited competitive differentiation and moderate growth expectations relative to sector peers.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does LRN pay dividends?
No — Stride, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
Stride does not currently pay a dividend. As a growth-oriented education technology company, Stride appears to prioritize reinvesting capital into expanding its curriculum, technology platforms, and career learning programs rather than returning cash to shareholders.
When does LRN report earnings?
Stride, Inc. reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
Stride's results have reflected the ongoing demand for flexible, technology-based education options. The company's Risk pillar rating of Strong suggests its financial position has remained relatively stable. For the most current quarterly figures, check the company's investor relations page directly.
For the most recent quarter's results, see Stride's investor relations page.
LRN Price History
+265.1% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Stride, Inc.?
Based on Stride, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stride, Inc. do?
Stride provides technology-based education services, primarily for K-12 students through virtual and blended public school programs. The company also offers career-focused training for adult learners under brands like Galvanize, Tech Elevator, and MedCerts, serving schools, districts, employers, and government agencies.
Does LRN pay dividends?
No, Stride does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its resources into expanding its educational technology platforms and career learning programs rather than distributing cash to shareholders.
When does LRN report earnings?
Stride reports on a standard quarterly schedule. For confirmed dates, visit Stride's official investor relations page, as our data source does not cover upcoming earnings dates.
Is LRN a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates LRN as Good, with particular strength in Risk and Valuation. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your goals. The full pillar breakdown — available to Pro members — provides a more complete picture.
Is LRN overvalued?
LRN's Valuation pillar is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock is not obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals. Investors seeking deeper context on what drives that rating can access the full analysis through a UQS Pro account.
What is LRN's market cap bracket?
Stride, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between smaller growth-stage education firms and large-cap diversified education conglomerates.
Is LRN a long-term quality stock?
As a long-term quality indicator, LRN's Good UQS Score — anchored by Strong Risk and Attractive Valuation — provides a reasonable foundation. The Neutral Moat and Growth ratings suggest investors should monitor competitive positioning and expansion progress over time.
What sector does LRN belong to?
Stride is classified under the Consumer Defensive sector. This reflects the relatively stable, recurring demand for education services, which tends to be less sensitive to broader economic cycles than discretionary industries.
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LRN — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 69.0 | 74.8 | 42.0 | 54.6 | 99.6 | 93.2 | +0.1 |
| May 14, 2026 | 68.9 | 74.8 | 42.0 | 53.7 | 99.6 | 93.8 | -0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 69.0 | 74.8 | 42.0 | 53.7 | 99.6 | 94.3 | +3.0 |
| May 3, 2026 | 66.0 | 70.1 | 42.0 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 90.9 | +0.3 |
| May 2, 2026 | 65.7 | 70.1 | 42.0 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 89.1 | -1.2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 66.9 | 70.1 | 42.0 | 58.7 | 90.7 | 90.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 66.9 | 70.1 | 42.0 | 58.7 | 90.7 | 90.3 | 0.0 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 66.9 | 70.1 | 42.0 | 58.6 | 90.7 | 90.3 | -0.6 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 67.5 | 71.0 | 42.0 | 58.6 | 90.7 | 92.7 | -0.2 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 67.7 | 71.0 | 42.0 | 58.6 | 90.7 | 93.9 | -2.0 |
LRN — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 74.8/100 (25%)Stride, Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 54.6/100 (20%)Stride, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 99.6/100 (15%)Stride, Inc. carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 93.5/100 (15%)Stride, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 42/100 (25%)Stride, Inc. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for LRN.
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How is the LRN UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Stride, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Stride, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Stride, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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