Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) Given Outperform Rating at Barrington Research

Barrington Research reissued their outperform rating on shares of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) in a research note published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a $170.00 price target on the stock.

ATGE has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings lowered Adtalem Global Education from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. 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. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $163.00 price target on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report on Friday, October 31st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $156.50.

Adtalem Global Education Stock Performance

Adtalem Global Education stock opened at $107.74 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $104.38 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $120.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. Adtalem Global Education has a twelve month low of $86.26 and a twelve month high of $156.26. The company has a market capitalization of $3.91 billion, a PE ratio of 15.82, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 0.68.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $2.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.19 by $0.24. Adtalem Global Education had a return on equity of 20.02% and a net margin of 13.41%.The firm had revenue of $503.39 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $488.72 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.81 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. Adtalem Global Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. Research analysts expect that Adtalem Global Education will post 6.2 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Adtalem Global Education news, Director Michael W. Malafronte purchased 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 4th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $91.85 per share, for a total transaction of $91,850.00. Following 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 transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Kenneth J. Phelan acquired 508 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 5th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $98.29 per share, for a total transaction of $49,931.32. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 18,783 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,846,181.07. This represents a 2.78% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 2.50% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Adtalem Global Education

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in ATGE. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 124.3% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 699,027 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,350,000 after buying an additional 387,330 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 2.0% in the third quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 673,312 shares of the company’s stock worth $103,993,000 after acquiring an additional 12,879 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 444.8% in the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 605,137 shares of the company’s stock worth $90,940,000 after acquiring an additional 494,058 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 70.3% during the third quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 571,485 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,266,000 after acquiring an additional 235,880 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 559,416 shares of the company’s stock worth $86,402,000 after purchasing an additional 4,502 shares during the last quarter. 98.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Adtalem Global Education News

Here are the key news stories impacting Adtalem Global Education this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat consensus: Adtalem reported revenue of ~$503.4M and reported EPS that topped Street estimates, with management highlighting year-over-year revenue growth and margin expansion; the company also raised adjusted FY26 EPS guidance. Business Wire release
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Barrington Research reaffirmed an “Outperform” rating and set a $170 price target, signaling substantial upside from current levels and providing a bullish analyst backdrop. Benzinga note
• Neutral Sentiment: Full disclosure available — earnings call, transcript and slide deck published: Investors can review management commentary and the slide deck for details on enrollment trends, margin drivers, and use of cash. MSN earnings call transcript Seeking Alpha transcript Slide deck
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance nuance disappointed some investors: FY26 EPS guidance of $7.80–$8.00 is essentially in line with management’s raised outlook but sits roughly at/just under consensus (~$7.84), which can temper the upside implied by the quarter’s beat. This guidance vs. consensus dynamic appears to have been a catalyst for selling pressure. Business Wire release
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/financial caution flagged by third parties: Some coverage highlighted mixed bottom-line takeaways, cash‑flow weakness (noted declines in operating cash and cash balances), and recent institutional trimming — factors that can amplify downside volatility despite the beat. Quiver Quantitative note

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.