PRDO
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Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) closed at $33.64 as of 2026-05-01, trading 58.1% above its 200-week moving average of $21.28. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 52.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1426 weeks of data, PRDO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PRDO at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.5%.
With a market cap of $2.1 billion, PRDO is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.9%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 16.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.0% over the past three years. PRDO passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 27.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PRDO would have grown to $975, compared to $906 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 8.7% vs 8.4% for the index — confirming PRDO as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 16.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: PRDO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PRDO Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying PRDO when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.3% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +18.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 45% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.9% vs +28.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PRDO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PRDO has crossed below its 200-week MA 20 times with an average 1-year return of +10.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Nov 1999 | 10 | 17.9% | +160.3% | +992.0% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 1.8% | +241.1% | +918.8% |
| Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 | 3 | 4.7% | +28.4% | +33.3% |
| Apr 2005 | May 2005 | 2 | 2.7% | +17.3% | +13.4% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 1 | 0.7% | -30.7% | +5.0% |
| Oct 2005 | Nov 2005 | 1 | 1.9% | -35.9% | +5.5% |
| Dec 2005 | Mar 2006 | 15 | 13.4% | -25.8% | +2.9% |
| May 2006 | Oct 2009 | 180 | 62.0% | +11.5% | +11.9% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 2 | 15.7% | -15.8% | +71.1% |
| Dec 2009 | Feb 2010 | 9 | 12.9% | -12.4% | +59.9% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 9.9% | +0.2% | +65.2% |
| Aug 2010 | Feb 2011 | 27 | 28.7% | -13.8% | +73.5% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 3 | 9.0% | -63.2% | +62.4% |
| Apr 2011 | Jul 2011 | 12 | 10.3% | -67.9% | +63.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Mar 2016 | 240 | 86.6% | -82.6% | +101.4% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 8 | 32.5% | +15.1% | +223.3% |
| Aug 2020 | Nov 2022 | 114 | 29.2% | -20.0% | +162.8% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 1 | 1.9% | +27.2% | +164.5% |
| Feb 2023 | Apr 2023 | 7 | 3.8% | +29.9% | +162.4% |
| Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | 12 | 11.3% | +48.1% | +174.7% |
| Average | 32 | — | +10.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PRDO below its 200-week moving average?
No. Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is currently 58.1% above its 200-week moving average of $21.28. It would need to fall to $21.28 to cross below the line.
What is PRDO's 200-week moving average price?
Perdoceo Education Corporation's 200-week moving average is $21.28 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when PRDO drops below its 200-week moving average?
PRDO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 32 weeks on average.
Is PRDO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PRDO as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 55. Free cash flow yield is 7.9%. Return on equity is 16.6%. Price-to-book is 2.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PRDO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.3 years, $100 invested in PRDO would have grown to $975, compared to $906 for the S&P 500. That's 8.7% annualized vs 8.4% for the index. PRDO has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does PRDO pay a dividend?
Yes. Perdoceo Education Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 178.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01