Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for ATGE Earnings

Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) – Analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report issued on Wednesday, February 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $1.76 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $2.08. The consensus estimate for Adtalem Global Education’s current full-year earnings is $6.20 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Adtalem Global Education’s Q3 2027 earnings at $2.20 EPS.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $2.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.24. The company had revenue of $503.39 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $488.72 million. Adtalem Global Education had a net margin of 13.41% and a return on equity of 20.24%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.81 earnings per share. Adtalem Global Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Adtalem Global Education from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Robert W. Baird set a $163.00 price target on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a research report on Friday, October 31st. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $138.00 price objective on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $170.00 target price on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Adtalem Global Education presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $151.50.

Adtalem Global Education Price Performance

NYSE:ATGE opened at $95.46 on Friday. Adtalem Global Education has a one year low of $86.26 and a one year high of $156.26. The stock has a market cap of $3.29 billion, a PE ratio of 14.02, a P/E/G ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 0.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.68. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $105.97 and a 200 day moving average price of $118.84.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Adtalem Global Education

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 30.5% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 11,589 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,166,000 after buying an additional 2,706 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its stake in Adtalem Global Education by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 22,313 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,246,000 after acquiring an additional 974 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in Adtalem Global Education by 124.3% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 699,027 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,350,000 after acquiring an additional 387,330 shares during the last quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Adtalem Global Education in the first quarter valued at $232,000. Finally, United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in Adtalem Global Education in the first quarter valued at $248,000. 98.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Adtalem Global Education

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple medium‑ and long‑range EPS forecasts (FY2026, FY2027, FY2028 and several quarters), materially lifting FY2027 and FY2028 expectations — a sign analysts see stronger multi‑year earnings power that can support higher valuation if execution follows. MarketBeat ATGE Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also bumped several near‑term quarter estimates (Q4 2026, Q1/Q2 2027, Q1/Q2 2028), implying improving revenue/expense trends over successive quarters and giving investors a path to the higher FY numbers above. MarketBeat ATGE Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: A technical note from Zacks flagged ATGE as oversold after recent heavy selling, suggesting the stock may be ripe for a short‑term rebound if selling pressure eases—this is a technical / sentiment catalyst rather than fundamental proof of improvement. Down 20.9% in 4 Weeks (Zacks)
• Negative Sentiment: Offsetting the raises, Zacks trimmed a couple of nearer‑term quarter estimates (notably Q3 2026 and Q3 2027), which signals some analyst caution about short‑term demand/seasonality or margin timing—these cuts introduce downside risk if near‑term performance misses. MarketBeat ATGE Estimates

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.