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Mar 31, 2023

Grand Canyon Education Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Grand Canyon Education reported an increase in revenue and net income for Q1 2023, but a decrease in operating income and adjusted EBITDA.

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.

Total Revenue
$250M
Previous year: $244M
+2.5%
EPS
$2
Previous year: $1.72
+16.3%
Partner Enrollments
112.59K
Previous year: 110.22K
+2.2%
Gross Profit
$139M
Previous year: $140M
-0.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$105M
Previous year: $202M
-48.0%
Total Assets
$874M
Previous year: $918M
-4.8%

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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.