PXED trades 21.4% below Wall Street's consensus target of $42.50.
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
The base valuation assumes PXED achieves its forward estimates and maintains a stable P/E multiple of 8.0x. This scenario reflects the blended consensus of 4 Wall Street analysts, balancing both positive catalysts and macroeconomic headwinds over the next 12 months.
As of July 8, 2026, Phoenix Education Partners, Inc (PXED) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $42.50, based on estimates from 4 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $35.01, this represents a potential upside of +21.4%. The company has a market capitalization of $1.25B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $39.00 to a high of $46.00, representing a 16% spread in expectations. The median target of $42.50 aligns closely with the consensus average. The tight target dispersion indicates high conviction among analysts.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 3 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,1 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. This overwhelmingly bullish sentiment suggests analysts see significant catalysts for upside ahead.
From a valuation perspective, PXED trades at a trailing P/E of 9.3x and forward P/E of 8.0x. Analysts expect EPS to grow +186.0% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $33.12, with bear and bull scenarios of $20.87 and $43.64 respectively. Model confidence stands at 50/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
| Company | Market Cap | Price | Target | Upside Potential | Rating | Fwd P/E | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation | $2.2B | $35.16 | $44.00 | +25.1% | Hold | 12.0x | 9 |
LAURLaureate Education, Inc. | $5.7B | $39.86 | $39.00 | -2.2% | Buy | 18.7x | 11 |
ATGEAdtalem Global Education Inc. | $3.7B | $106.64 | $138.00 | +29.4% | Buy | 13.4x | 3 |
GHCGraham Holdings Company | $5.0B | $1155.24 | — | — | — | 16.7x | — |
LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc. | $4.2B | $152.96 | $100.00 | -34.6% | Buy | 15.2x | 18 |
APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc. | $1.1B | $59.34 | $57.86 | -2.5% | Hold | 23.3x | 19 |
COURCoursera, Inc. | $982M | $5.80 | $7.79 | +34.3% | Buy | 10.5x | 17 |
STRAStrategic Education, Inc. | $1.8B | $79.19 | $87.00 | +9.9% | Buy | 11.0x | 18 |
UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. | $2.8B | $51.20 | $44.75 | -12.6% | Buy | 66.2x | 11 |
LRNStride, Inc. | $3.9B | $91.07 | $109.50 | +20.2% | Hold | 13.0x | 17 |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PXED stock.
The consensus Wall Street price target for PXED is $42.5, representing 21.4% upside from the current price of $35.01. With 4 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
PXED has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 4 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 3 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $42.5 implies 21.4% upside from current levels.
With a forward P/E of 7.9532x, PXED trades at a relatively low valuation. The consensus target of $42.5 implies 21.4% appreciation, suggesting meaningful undervaluation.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $46 for PXED, while the most conservative target is $39. The consensus of $42.5 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $44 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
PXED is lightly followed, with 4 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 3 have Buy ratings, 1 recommend Hold, and 0 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month PXED stock forecast based on 4 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $42.5, with estimates ranging from $39 (bear case) to $46 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $33, with bear/bull scenarios of $21/$44.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates PXED's fair value at $33 (base case), with a bear case of $21 and bull case of $44. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 50/100.
PXED trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8.0x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 9.3x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on PXED, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $42.5 price target (21.4% upside). 3 of 4 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
PXED analyst price targets range from $39 to $46, a 16% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $42.5 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $21-$44 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.
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