In a research note issued to investors, Grand Canyon Education Inc (NASDAQ:LOPE) was given an upgrade by research firm Robert W. Baird. Baird reiterated their price target of $47 on the stock which provides a solid upside to yesterday's closing price of $37.31. Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE) is expected to report quarterly earnings on October 29th after market close. The most recent analyst action prior to Baird, was CRT Capital reiterating their Buy stance on the stock and a bullish $65.50 price target.
About LOPEGrand Canyon Education Inc (NASDAQ:LOPE), together with its subsidiaries, provides post secondary education services in the United States and Canada. It focuses on offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs in the areas of education, healthcare, business, and liberal arts. The company offers its programs through campus in Phoenix, Arizona; online; and onsite at facilities, as well as at facilities that are owned by third party employers. As of March 31, 2014, it had 61,600 students enrolled in its programs. The company was founded in 1949 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.