Grand Canyon Education Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Service revenue increased by 2.5% to $250.1 million, driven by growth in GCU traditional campus enrollments. Net income rose by 2.6% to $59.6 million, while diluted net income per share was $1.94. However, operating income decreased to $74.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA fell by 4.2% to $86.6 million.
Service revenue increased by 2.5% to $250.1 million due to growth in GCU traditional campus enrollments.
Partner enrollments totaled 112,588, including 4,315 at off-campus sites.
Operating income decreased to $74.5 million, with an operating margin of 29.8%.
Net income increased by 2.6% to $59.6 million, and diluted net income per share was $1.94.
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Forward Guidance
Grand Canyon Education provided outlook for Q2, Q3, Q4 and Full Year 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Service revenue of between $206.0 million and $209.0 million for Q2 2023.
- Operating margin of between 14.8% and 15.7% for Q2 2023.
- Diluted EPS of between $0.79 and $0.85 for Q2 2023.
- Service revenue of between $940.1 million and $965.1 million for full year 2023.
- Diluted EPS between $5.94 and $6.49 for full year 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Operating margin of between 15.8% and 18.1% for Q3 2023.
- Diluted EPS of between $0.88 and $1.04 for Q3 2023.
- Service revenue of between $268.5 million and $283.0 million for Q4 2023.
- Operating margin of between 33.5% and 36.4% for Q4 2023.
- Effective tax rate of 23.8% for full year 2023.