11 education stocks to watch

The best education stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

11 popular education stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the school and learning industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Chegg (CHGG)
2. GSX Techedu (GSX)
3. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company (HMHC)
4. Stride (LRN)
5. American Public Education (APEI)
6. Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)
7. 2U (TWOU)
8. Adtalem Global Education (ATGE)
9. TAL Education Group (TAL)
10. Zoom Video Communications (ZM)
11. New Oriental Education-and-Technology (EDU)

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3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like CHGG or GSX.
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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the school and learning industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Chegg (CHGG)

Chegg, Inc. provides individualized learning support to students that helps build essential academic, life, and job skills to achieve success in the United States and internationally. Its subscription services include Chegg Study, which offers personalized step-by-step learning support from AI, computational engines, and subject matter experts; Chegg Writing that provides students with a suite of tools, such as plagiarism detection scans, grammar and writing fluency checking, expert personalized writing feedback, and premium citation generation; Chegg Math, a step-by-step math problem solver and calculator that helps students to solve problems; Chegg Study Pack, a bundle of various subscription product offerings, including Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, and Chegg Math services; and Busuu, a language learning platform that offers comprehensive support through self-paced lessons, live classes with expert tutors, and a community of members to practice alongside.

• Previous close price: $0.71
• Market capitalization: $76,746,064
• 1 year performance: -86.38%

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2. GSX Techedu (GSX)

GSX Techedu Inc. , a technology-driven education company, provides online K-12 after-school tutoring services in the People's Republic of China. Its K-12 after-school tutoring courses cover various K-12 academic subjects, including mathematics, English, Chinese, physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, and political science.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $6,921,349,632
• 1 year performance: N/A

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3. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company (HMHC)

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company, a learning technology company, provides curriculum, supplemental, intervention solutions, and professional learning services worldwide. It offers education programs in disciplines including reading, literature, math, science, and social studies; and extensions, such as supplemental and intervention solutions, professional services, professional resources, and educational services for teachers under the Heinemann brand. The company was formerly known as HMH Holdings (Delaware), Inc.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $2,685,341,696
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 12.5403

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4. Stride (LRN)

Stride, Inc. , a technology-based education service company, engages in the provision of proprietary and third-party online curriculum, software systems, and educational services in the United States and internationally. Its technology-based products and services enable clients to attract, enroll, educate, track progress, support, and facilitate individualized learning for students.

• Previous close price: $158.83
• Market capitalization: $6,944,142,848
• 1 year performance: 139.35%
• P/E ratio: 25.0078

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5. American Public Education (APEI)

American Public Education, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.

• Previous close price: $25.41
• Market capitalization: $447,843,808
• 1 year performance: 85.61%
• P/E ratio: 45.1455

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6. Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates as an education services company in the United States. The company provides technology services, including learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; and academic services, such as program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites.

• Previous close price: $194.01
• Market capitalization: $5,294,305,280
• 1 year performance: 49.34%
• P/E ratio: 24.0944

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7. 2U (TWOU)

2U, Inc. operates as an online education platform company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Degree Program and Alternative Credential.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $4,432,405
• 1 year performance: 0.2403

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8. Adtalem Global Education (ATGE)

Adtalem Global Education Inc. engages in the provision of workforce solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Chamberlain, Walden, and Medical and Veterinary.

• Previous close price: $114.74
• Market capitalization: $3,957,521,664
• 1 year performance: 140.90%
• P/E ratio: 20.2286

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9. TAL Education Group (TAL)

TAL Education Group provides K-12 after-school tutoring services in the People's Republic of China. It provides learning services primarily through small-classes services; personalized premium services; and learning content solutions, such as print books, smart books, mobile apps, and AI-driven learning devices. The company also operates www.

• Previous close price: $9.20
• Market capitalization: $5,390,204,416
• 1 year performance: -31.09%
• P/E ratio: 63.7143

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10. Zoom Video Communications (ZM)

Zoom Communications Inc. provides an Artificial Intelligence-first work platform for human connection in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers Zoom Meetings that offers HD video, voice, chat, and content sharing through mobile devices, desktops, laptops, telephones, and conference room systems; Zoom Phone, a cloud phone system; and Zoom Team Chat enables users to share messages, images, files, and content in desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices.

• Previous close price: $78.64
• Market capitalization: $23,852,171,264
• 1 year performance: 28.83%
• P/E ratio: 24.3707

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11. New Oriental Education-and-Technology (EDU)

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through four segments: Educational Services and Test Preparation Courses; Online Education and Other Services; Overseas Study Consulting Services; and Educational Materials and Distribution.

• Previous close price: $47.71
• Market capitalization: $8,221,742,080
• 1 year performance: -40.09%
• P/E ratio: 21.6

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in education stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—education stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the school and learning industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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