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Dec 31, 2019
Grand Canyon Education Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Grand Canyon Education's Q4 2019 financial results were announced, demonstrating growth driven by the Orbis Education acquisition and increased GCU enrollments.
Key Takeaways
Grand Canyon Education reported a service revenue increase of 20.1% to $213.2 million for Q4 2019, driven by the Orbis Education acquisition and growth in GCU enrollments. Net income increased by 1.5% to $76.7 million, with diluted net income per share at $1.59. The company's Board of Directors also increased the stock repurchase program authorization by $75.0 million.
Service revenue increased by 20.1% to $213.2 million compared to Q4 2018.
End-of-period enrollment at university partners increased by 9.7% to 106,861.
Operating income increased to $82.0 million, up from $80.1 million in the same period of 2018.
Net income rose by 1.5% to $76.7 million compared to $75.5 million in Q4 2018.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Grand Canyon Education provided its outlook for the full year 2020. GCE expects net revenue of $856.0 million; As Adjusted Operating Margin 34.5%; As Adjusted Diluted EPS of $5.58 using 48.0 million diluted shares
Positive Outlook
- Q1 2020: Net revenue of $222.5 million
- Q1 2020: As Adjusted Operating Margin 37.0%
- Q1 2020: As Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.53 using 48.0 million diluted shares
- Q4 2020: Net revenue of $235.0 million
- Q4 2020: As Adjusted Operating Margin 39.1%
Challenges Ahead
- Q2 2020: Net revenue of $188.5 million
- Q2 2020: As Adjusted Operating Margin 27.3%
- Q2 2020: As Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.03 using 47.9 million diluted shares
- Q3 2020: Net revenue of $210.0 million
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