Adtalem Global Education’s (ATGE) “Outperform” Rating Reiterated at Barrington Research

Barrington Research reaffirmed their outperform rating on shares of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) in a report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a $170.00 price target on the stock.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on ATGE. Weiss Ratings cut Adtalem Global Education from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $158.00 price target on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $163.00 price objective on Adtalem Global Education in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Adtalem Global Education has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $151.50.

Adtalem Global Education Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE ATGE opened at $103.35 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $104.58 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $119.93. The stock has a market cap of $3.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.18, a PEG ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a current ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Adtalem Global Education has a 12 month low of $86.26 and a 12 month high of $156.26.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $2.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.19 by $0.24. The firm had revenue of $503.39 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $488.72 million. Adtalem Global Education had a net margin of 13.41% and a return on equity of 20.24%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.81 earnings per share. Adtalem Global Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Adtalem Global Education will post 6.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Michael W. Malafronte acquired 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $91.85 per share, with a total value of $91,850.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 100,445 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,225,873.25. This trade represents a 1.01% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Kenneth J. Phelan bought 508 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 5th. The stock was bought at an average price of $98.29 per share, for a total transaction of $49,931.32. Following the transaction, the director owned 18,783 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,846,181.07. This trade represents a 2.78% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. 2.50% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Adtalem Global Education

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D lifted its position in Adtalem Global Education by 40.7% during the fourth quarter. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D now owns 22,526 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,331,000 after buying an additional 6,520 shares in the last quarter. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education in the 4th quarter worth $58,000. Elevated Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education in the 4th quarter worth $302,000. UBS Group AG raised its holdings in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 44.4% during the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 125,411 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,976,000 after acquiring an additional 38,554 shares during the period. Finally, Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky boosted its position in shares of Adtalem Global Education by 28.4% during the 4th quarter. Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky now owns 19,964 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,065,000 after acquiring an additional 4,413 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Adtalem Global Education

Here are the key news stories impacting Adtalem Global Education this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat expectations: ATGE reported $2.43 EPS (vs. $2.19 est.) and revenue of $503.4M, driven by enrollment growth — a clear near-term earnings catalyst. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support is rising: Zacks upgraded ATGE to a Rank #2 (Buy), and Barrington reaffirmed an Outperform with a $170 price target — both boost conviction for further upside. Article Title Barrington Research Note
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-targets imply large upside (mean ~46.8%), suggesting room to run if guidance and execution remain solid. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Company narrative — enrollment expansion and digital investments — was flagged as a driver of guidance upside on the call and in post-earnings coverage; this supports medium-term growth but will take time to fully materialize. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks pieces highlight ATGE’s blend of growth and value characteristics and its sector-relative performance, useful framing for longer-term investors. Article Title Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance nuance: FY‑2026 EPS was set at $7.80–8.00 — roughly in line but not meaningfully above consensus — which may have capped upside and prompted short-term trimming despite the beat. Article Title

Adtalem Global Education Company Profile

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) is a leading provider of postsecondary education and professional development solutions. Through a network of brands and institutions, the company delivers degree programs and continuing education in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business, technology and the sciences. Adtalem’s offerings span campus-based and online formats, catering to diverse learner needs and career stages.

The company’s portfolio includes Chamberlain University, which specializes in nursing and healthcare; Carrington College, offering career-focused programs in allied health, business and trades; Walden University, a fully online institution for graduate and undergraduate degrees; and a suite of medical and veterinary schools, including Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, both located in the Caribbean.