Strategic Education reported a 4.4% increase in revenue, reaching $255.8 million, and net income increased to $34.2 million for the second quarter of 2020. The company is managing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by providing financial relief to students and employer partners and has maintained a solid financial foundation.
Revenue increased by 4.4% to $255.8 million.
Income from operations was $46.4 million, representing 18.1% of revenue.
Net income was $34.2 million, compared to $24.4 million in the same period of 2019.
Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.55 from $1.10 for the same period in 2019.
The Company is continuing to provide financial relief to students and employer partners as they experience the negative impact of the pandemic. These measures, which include payment flexibility, scholarship opportunities, and other pricing relief, are likely to result in a full-year revenue-per-student decline of approximately one percent.
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