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.
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1. Chegg (CHGG)
Chegg, Inc. operates a direct-to-student learning platform that helps learners build essential life and job skills to accelerate their path from learning programs 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, as well as Tinger Gold and DashPash Student services; 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, an online language learning platform that offers comprehensive support through self-paced lessons, live classes with expert tutors, and a community of members to practice alongside.
Chegg stock opened the day at $1.77 after a previous close of $2.01. The latest price was $2.01 (25-minute delay). Chegg is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD662.1 million and employs 3,043 staff.
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.
GSX Techedu stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). GSX Techedu is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7.1 billion and employs 22,570 staff.
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.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.1 billion and employs 2,300 staff.
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.
Stride stock opened the day at $103.72 after a previous close of $103.95. The latest price was $103.95 (25-minute delay). Stride is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.1 billion and employs 7,800 staff.
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.
American Public Education stock opened the day at $19.80 after a previous close of $19.87. The latest price was $19.87 (25-minute delay). American Public Education is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$613.3 million and employs 2,393 staff.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides education services to colleges and universities in the United States. It offers technology services, including learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; academic services, such as program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites; and counseling services and support services comprising admission, financial aid, and field experience and other counseling services.
Grand Canyon Education stock opened the day at $163.10 after a previous close of $166.45. The latest price was $166.45 (25-minute delay). Grand Canyon Education is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1 billion and employs 4,068 staff.
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.
2U stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). 2U is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$905.8 million and employs 2,961 staff.
Adtalem Global Education Inc. engages in the provision of workforce solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Chamberlain, Walden, and Medical and Veterinary.
Adtalem Global Education stock opened the day at $89.53 after a previous close of $88.82. The latest price was $90.08 (25-minute delay). Adtalem Global Education is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.6 billion and employs 4,624 staff.
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.
TAL Education Group stock opened the day at $9.68 after a previous close of $9.73. The latest price was $9.73 (25-minute delay). TAL Education Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.8 billion and employs 15,000 staff.
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. provides unified communications platform 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, an enterprise cloud phone system; and Zoom Chat enables users to share messages, images, audio files, and content in desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Zoom Video Communications stock opened the day at $81.40 after a previous close of $85.88. The latest price was $85.88 (25-minute delay). Zoom Video Communications is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.6 billion and employs 7,420 staff.
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.
New Oriental Education-and-Technology stock opened the day at $58.19 after a previous close of $57.71. The latest price was $57.36 (25-minute delay). New Oriental Education-and-Technology is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.6 billion and employs 67,935 staff.
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. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.
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