Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) Receives $156.50 Average Price Target from Brokerages

Shares of Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) have been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the five analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $156.50.

Several equities analysts have weighed in on ATGE shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Adtalem Global Education from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $170.00 price objective on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Robert W. Baird set a $163.00 price objective on Adtalem Global Education in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Wall Street Zen lowered Adtalem Global Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 20th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $158.00 price target on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a research report on Friday, October 31st.

Adtalem Global Education Stock Performance

NYSE ATGE opened at $114.68 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $99.26 and a 200 day moving average price of $120.40. The company has a market capitalization of $4.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.17, a PEG ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 0.68. Adtalem Global Education has a 1-year low of $86.26 and a 1-year high of $156.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.98.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The company reported $1.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.18. Adtalem Global Education had a return on equity of 18.74% and a net margin of 13.79%.The company had revenue of $462.29 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $452.30 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.29 earnings per share. Adtalem Global Education’s revenue was up 10.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Adtalem Global Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.600-7.90 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Adtalem Global Education will post 6.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Adtalem Global Education

In other news, Director Kenneth J. Phelan bought 508 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 5th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $98.29 per share, with a total value of $49,931.32. Following the purchase, the director owned 18,783 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,846,181.07. This trade represents a 2.78% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Michael W. Malafronte purchased 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $91.85 per share, for a total transaction of $91,850.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 100,445 shares in the company, valued at $9,225,873.25. The trade was a 1.01% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Company insiders own 2.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Adtalem Global Education

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ATGE. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 0.9% during the 3rd quarter. MorganRosel Wealth Management LLC now owns 9,298 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,436,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the period. Quadrant Capital Group LLC increased its stake in Adtalem Global Education by 1.5% in the second quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 5,878 shares of the company’s stock valued at $748,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in Adtalem Global Education by 13.5% during the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 950 shares of the company’s stock worth $147,000 after buying an additional 113 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its stake in Adtalem Global Education by 79.7% in the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 266 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lido Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Adtalem Global Education by 5.8% in the 3rd quarter. Lido Advisors LLC now owns 2,170 shares of the company’s stock valued at $335,000 after buying an additional 119 shares during the period. 98.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Adtalem Global Education Company Profile

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) is a leading provider of postsecondary education and professional development solutions. Through a network of brands and institutions, the company delivers degree programs and continuing education in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business, technology and the sciences. Adtalem’s offerings span campus-based and online formats, catering to diverse learner needs and career stages.

The company’s portfolio includes Chamberlain University, which specializes in nursing and healthcare; Carrington College, offering career-focused programs in allied health, business and trades; Walden University, a fully online institution for graduate and undergraduate degrees; and a suite of medical and veterinary schools, including Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, both located in the Caribbean.