Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Perdoceo Education Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) has returned 27.44% so far this year and 50.53% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PRDO has achieved an annualized return of 24.38%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 29, 1998, PRDO's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.99%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Oct 2013 with a return of +99.3%, while the worst month was Nov 2011 at -56.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, PRDO closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 25, 2013 with a return of +57.4%, while the worst single day was Nov 2, 2011 at -47.8%.

Perdoceo Education Corporation has an annualized alpha of 18.65%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 30, 1998.

• This stock captured 112.27% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.40% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PRDO ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Perdoceo Education Corporation provided a 1.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.58 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Perdoceo Education Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Perdoceo Education Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Perdoceo Education Corporation was 97.10%, occurring on Apr 22, 2013. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Perdoceo Education Corporation drawdown is 44.18%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Perdoceo Education Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Perdoceo Education Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.