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Dec 31, 2023

Grand Canyon Education Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Grand Canyon Education reported an increase in service revenue and net income for Q4 2023.

Key Takeaways

Grand Canyon Education reported a 7.6% increase in service revenue, reaching $278.3 million, and a 13.6% increase in net income, totaling $80.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The diluted net income per share was $2.71, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 8.5% to $110.9 million.

Service revenue increased by 7.6% to $278.3 million due to higher GCU enrollments and revenue per student.

Partner enrollments reached 121,250, including 4,481 at off-campus sites.

Operating income rose to $97.8 million, with an operating margin of 35.1%.

Net income increased by 13.6% to $80.7 million, with diluted EPS at $2.71.

Total Revenue
$278M
Previous year: $259M
+7.6%
EPS
$2.77
Previous year: $2.36
+17.4%
Partner Enrollments
121.25K
Previous year: 112.96K
+7.3%
Gross Profit
$154M
Previous year: $148M
+4.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$245M
Previous year: $120M
+103.1%
Free Cash Flow
$106M
Total Assets
$930M
Previous year: $833M
+11.7%

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Forward Guidance

Grand Canyon Education provided financial outlook for each quarter and the full year of 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Q4 2024 Service revenue is expected to be between $287.0 million and $299.0 million
  • Q4 2024 Operating margin is expected to be between 34.9% and 37.0%
  • Q4 2024 Effective tax rate of 22.8%
  • Q4 2024 Diluted EPS of between $2.75 and $3.03
  • Q4 2024 Non-GAAP diluted income per share of between $2.81 and $3.09