--- title: "Perdoceo Education CFO Sells 33,271 Shares as Stock Jumps 50% in One Year. Here's What You Should Know" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/280533025.md" description: "Perdoceo Education's CFO, Ashish R Ghia, sold 33,271 shares valued at approximately $1.17 million on March 18, 2026. This sale represents 17.61% of his direct holdings, leaving him with 155,691 shares. The transaction aligns with a pattern of periodic sales as the stock has risen about 50% over the past year. Perdoceo Education reported a revenue of $846 million and a net income of nearly $160 million, indicating strong financial performance. Analysts suggest that the insider selling appears tactical rather than a sign of declining confidence in the company." datetime: "2026-03-25T22:00:45.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/280533025.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/280533025.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/280533025.md) --- # Perdoceo Education CFO Sells 33,271 Shares as Stock Jumps 50% in One Year. Here's What You Should Know ## Key Points - The CFO of Perdoceo Education reported selling 33,271 shares for a transaction value of approximately $1.17 million on March 18, 2026. - All shares disposed in this transaction were held directly; there are no indirect or derivative holdings reported after the sale. - The transaction aligns with a pattern of periodic sales as available share capacity declines. - 10 stocks we like better than Perdoceo Education › **Perdoceo Education** (NASDAQ:PRDO) CFO Ashish R Ghia reported the sale of 33,271 shares of common stock in multiple open-market transactions on March 18, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing. ## Transaction summary Metric Value Shares sold (direct) 33,271 Transaction value $1.2 million Post-transaction common shares (direct) 155,691 Post-transaction value (direct ownership) ~$5.34 million _Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($35.08)._ ## Key questions - **How does the size of this sale compare to Ghia's recent trading activity?** The 33,271-share sale matches the median share count of Ghia's recent sell transactions (since March 2025). - **What proportion of Ghia's total position was impacted, and what remains?** The transaction accounted for 17.61% of direct common stock holdings before the sale, leaving Ghia with 155,691 directly held shares. - **Is this sale part of a regular pattern or a deviation from prior behavior?** This transaction follows a cadence of periodic sales, consistent with portfolio management as available share capacity is reduced. - **What is the context for valuation and market performance at the time of sale?** The shares were sold at around $35.08 per share on March 18, 2026, with Perdoceo Education stock having delivered a roughly 50% total return over the preceding year as of the transaction date. ## Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $846.10 million Net income (TTM) $159.91 million Dividend yield 2% \* 1-year performance calculated using March 18, 2026 as the reference date. ## Company snapshot - Perdoceo Education offers career-oriented postsecondary education programs in business, healthcare, information technology, and related fields, primarily through Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University. - The firm generates revenue through tuition and fees from online, campus-based, and blended learning programs, supported by proprietary digital learning platforms. - It serves adult learners and working professionals seeking flexible, accredited degree and certificate programs in the United States. Perdoceo Education is a leading provider of online and blended higher education, with a focus on career-relevant degree programs and technology-driven learning solutions. The company leverages its proprietary platforms and established university brands to attract non-traditional students seeking flexible educational pathways. Strong financial performance and scalable digital infrastructure position Perdoceo Education to compete effectively in the evolving education and training services market. ## What this transaction means for investors This sale ultimately looks like a structured, recurring trim into strength rather than a shift in conviction, especially since it aligns with a consistent cadence of disposals and comes after a sharp run in the stock. For long-term investors, that context matters more than the transaction itself. At Perdoceo Education, the underlying business is showing real operating momentum. Full-year revenue climbed 24% to about $846 million, while operating income rose to $196 million, reflecting both enrollment growth and improved efficiency. Net income, meanwhile, reached nearly $160 million, and adjusted operating income jumped nearly 26%, signaling expanding profitability as scale improves. Capital allocation also stands out. The company repurchased $120.8 million in stock last year and authorized another $100 million program, all while maintaining a dividend. The takeaway is straightforward. Insider selling here appears tactical, not fundamental, and with earnings growth, rising enrollments, and aggressive buybacks, the story hinges on whether management can sustain double-digit profit expansion after a 50% stock run. ## Should you buy stock in Perdoceo Education right now? 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