Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. PXED R2K
Company Overview
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc., through its subsidiary, The University of Phoenix, Inc., provides online higher education for working adults in the United States. It develops talent solutions programs for employers, including a talent-sourcing platform that connects employers with students whose skills profiles align with job postings; and an AI-powered tool that scans an employer's inventory of sought-after skills and designs development pathways to internal job opportunities. The company was formerly known as AP VIII Queso Holdings, L.P. and changed its name to Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. in September 2025. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ap Viii Socrates Holdings, L.P.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 25.3%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Return on capital employed stands at 65.9%.
Net profit has compounded at 43.6% per year over the last five years.
Trades at a P/E of 13.2, below the sector median of 18.7.
Operating margin of 22.8% supports profitability.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20.
Recent Developments
- Aug 2025 Revenue of $1.01B (+6.0% YoY); net profit $133.88M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +0.0%, earnings -28.9%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 9.8%, profit CAGR 43.6%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 9.81% |
| 1 Year: | 0.00% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 43.59% |
| 1 Year: | -28.90% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -22.92% |
| 6 Months: | -3.65% |
| 3 Months: | -4.44% |
| 1 Month: | +1.23% |
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- Price vs 200-DMABelow
- RSI (14)48.38 · Neutral
P/E of 13.20 is below the sector median of 18.74 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 25.3%.
- Healthy ROCE of 65.9%.
- Profit CAGR of 43.6% over 5 years.
- Attractive dividend yield of 2.95%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
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Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Consumer Defensive).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PXED Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. R2K | 28.78 | 13.20 | $1.04B | 2.95% | 65.93% | 25.32% | 9.81% | 43.59% |
| 2 | WMT Walmart Inc. SPXR3K | 107.14 | 37.73 | $852.63B | 0.88% | 16.83% | 24.13% | 3.82% | 3.24% |
| 3 | COST Costco Wholesale Corporation NDXSPXR3K | 915.74 | 46.16 | $406.11B | 0.62% | 25.96% | 29.15% | 8.16% | 11.45% |
| 4 | KO The Coca-Cola Company SPXR3K | 88.07 | 26.45 | $378.93B | 2.44% | 16.47% | 42.05% | 2.86% | 4.46% |
| 5 | PG The Procter & Gamble Company SPXR3K | 146.44 | 22.32 | $341.00B | 2.96% | 22.49% | 30.29% | 0.52% | 1.59% |
| 6 | PM Philip Morris International Inc. SPXR3K | 182.53 | 25.07 | $284.49B | 3.13% | 34.03% | -113.55% | -1.69% | 3.57% |
| 7 | PEP PepsiCo, Inc. NDXSPXR3K | 137.63 | 18.04 | $188.00B | 4.28% | 15.41% | 51.51% | 4.93% | 2.11% |
| 8 | BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 80.35 | 17.32 | $140.40B | 1.61% | 8.49% | 11.39% | 0.88% | 4.63% |
| 9 | MO Altria Group, Inc. SPXR3K | 68.88 | 14.50 | $115.01B | 6.26% | 38.27% | - | 1.24% | -1.89% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Nov 2024 | Feb 2025 | May 2025 | Aug 2025 | Nov 2025 | Feb 2026 | May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 223.41M | 271.70M | 257.39M | 262.03M | 222.46M | 271.80M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 107.21M | 110.45M | 110.21M | 115.25M | 105.24M | - |
| Gross Profit | - | 116.20M | 161.26M | 147.18M | 146.78M | 117.22M | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | 90.43M | 83.32M | 96.93M | 106.56M | 98.11M | - |
| Operating Income | - | 25.77M | 77.94M | 50.25M | 40.22M | 19.11M | 51.83M |
| EBITDA | - | 27.48M | 78.91M | 29.49M | 32.84M | 21.51M | - |
| Interest Expense | - | 111.00K | 107.00K | 148.00K | 215.00K | 550.00K | - |
| Pretax Income | - | 21.75M | 73.27M | 23.67M | 27.14M | 15.23M | - |
| Tax Provision | - | 5.65M | 18.62M | 6.10M | 11.66M | 4.76M | - |
| Net Income | - | 16.12M | 53.84M | 17.50M | 15.45M | 10.78M | 39.17M |
| Diluted EPS | 1.30 | 0.45 | - | 0.49 | 0.40 | 0.28 | 1.01 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 835.25M | 950.01M | 1.01B |
| Cost of Revenue | 379.26M | 403.92M | 435.99M |
| Gross Profit | 455.99M | 546.09M | 571.20M |
| Operating Expenses | 328.78M | 343.99M | 352.63M |
| Operating Income | 127.20M | 202.10M | 218.57M |
| EBITDA | 113.31M | 189.26M | 204.60M |
| Interest Expense | 1.77M | 960.00K | 480.00K |
| Pretax Income | 87.64M | 167.24M | 182.11M |
| Tax Provision | 21.71M | 52.09M | 46.67M |
| Net Income | 64.93M | 113.13M | 133.88M |
| Diluted EPS | - | - | 3.76 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 682.26M | 695.25M | 493.56M |
| Current Assets | 401.89M | 441.47M | 265.95M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 240.66M | 297.34M | 136.50M |
| Inventory | - | - | - |
| Receivables | 42.22M | 48.19M | 49.13M |
| Total Liabilities | 378.89M | 346.32M | 253.51M |
| Current Liabilities | 272.55M | 250.51M | 162.04M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - |
| Total Debt | 98.31M | 84.22M | 73.30M |
| Total Equity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | 35.60M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 105.68M | 163.24M | 87.39M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -16.93M | -27.50M | -20.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -6.52M | -75.19M | -250.56M |
| Capital Expenditure | -15.72M | -22.59M | -22.46M |
| Free Cash Flow | 89.97M | 140.65M | 64.93M |
| Net Change in Cash | 82.23M | 60.54M | -183.17M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 54.6% | 57.5% | 56.7% |
| Operating Margin % | 15.2% | 21.3% | 21.7% |
| Net Margin % | 7.8% | 11.9% | 13.3% |
| ROE % | - | - | - |
| ROCE % | 31.0% | 45.4% | 65.9% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apollo Management Holdings, L.P. | 69.08% | 24.90M | $730.36M |
| 2 | Van Berkom & Associates Inc. | 3.72% | 1.34M | $39.33M |
| 3 | Wellington Management Group, LLP | 2.06% | 743.11K | $21.80M |
| 4 | Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 1.83% | 659.36K | $19.34M |
| 5 | First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 1.15% | 415.51K | $12.19M |
| 6 | Blackrock Inc. | 1.07% | 384.18K | $11.27M |
| 7 | FIL LTD | 0.69% | 250.00K | $7.33M |
| 8 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 0.62% | 224.93K | $6.60M |
| 9 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 0.33% | 119.74K | $3.51M |
| 10 | State Street Corporation | 0.32% | 115.97K | $3.40M |
Analyst View
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PXED — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) trades at $28.78 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $26.12 to $37.34.
What is the market capitalisation of PXED?
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) has a market capitalisation of $1.04B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of PXED?
PXED trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.20. The industry average P/E is 18.74. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 3.20.
Does PXED pay a dividend?
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) currently offers a dividend yield of 2.95%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of PXED?
PXED has a return on equity (ROE) of 25.32%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 65.93%.
Is PXED a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.