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Stride Inc is an American online educational company. It offers alternative programs to traditional on-campus schooling. It also operates state-funded virtual charter schools around the United States. The educational programs for K-12 students are usually monitored by parents and provide virtual classroom environments where teachers meet with students online, by phone, or in-person. The company's contractual agreements with various school districts to offer its curriculum programs provide a majority of the company's revenue. The company lines of business are Managed Public School Programs, Institutional, and Private Pay Schools and Other.

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Stride reports fiscal second-quarter revenue of $587.2 million, beating analyst estimates of $569.25 million, per Benzinga Pro. The company reported quarterly earnings of $2.03 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.94 per share.

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Stride's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.74 million shares sold short, which is 15.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.61 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Stride Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739562311_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Stride has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Stride's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Stride's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.08%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
<td>79.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$116.2K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>18.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$74.1K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>773</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>251</td>
<td>436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HELE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DECK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 64 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.6K, with a price of $824.0 per contract. There were 11434 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79812 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 510 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.2K, with a price of $229.0 per contract. There were 9293 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18959 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.1K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 4974 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1779 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 219 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $1005.0 per contract. There were 2307 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 773 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 48 contract(s) at a $137.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 251 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HELE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 338 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.2K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 53 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.2K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 1072 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 184 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 21 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DECK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 338 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $2700.0 per contract. There were 29 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LRN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 128 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $1960.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>18.7K</td>
<td>45.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>27.5K</td>
<td>22.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$171.0K</td>
<td>697</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$254.2K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RSI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$73.2K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MAR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$159.3K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>242</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IRBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>854</td>
<td>238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 102 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.9K, with a price of $471.0 per contract. There were 18766 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45724 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $161.0 per contract. There were 27579 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22814 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $171.0K, with a price of $344.0 per contract. There were 697 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1482 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 340 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 410 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $254.2K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 4571 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 95 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 288 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.8K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 1306 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 301 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RSI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSI#NYSE">RSI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 293 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.2K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 5906 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 296 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 257 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 60 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $159.3K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LRN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 130 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 26 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $1080.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 242 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IRBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $184.0 per contract. There were 854 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 238 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 340 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 2956 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber maintains Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $122 to $134.

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Stride shares are trading higher after Canaccord Genuity raised its price target on the stock from $130 to $135 and Barrington Research raised its price target from $130 to $140.

Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $130 to $140.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Stride, Raises Price Target to $140

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 0.1% on Wednesday.
Shares of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) gained 12.8% to $174.33 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43301002/brinker-international-q2-earnings-beat-estimates-on-strong-chilis-sales-growth-and-increased-traffic">guidance above estimates</a>.
The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.80 beating the street view of $1.79. Quarterly sales of $1.358 billion outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $1.240 billion.
Royal Caribbean Cruises shares climbed 6.2% to $251.48 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PACK#NASDAQ">PACK</a>) shares jumped 30.2% to $7.48 after the company announced it has agreed to issue warrants for up to 18.72 million shares.</li>
<li>Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>) gained 24.2% to $49.21 as the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 GAAP EPS guidance on Tuesday.</li>
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Canaccord Genuity analyst Jason Tilchen maintains Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $130 to $135.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Stride, Raises Price Target to $135

Stride Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) shares are trading higher in Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours session after the online education company reported better-than-expected quarterly results and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43287471/stride-posts-record-quarterly-results"> issued strong guidance</a>.
What Happened: Stride reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $587.2 million, beating analyst estimates of $569.25 million, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company reported quarterly earnings of $2.03 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.94 per share. 
Income from operations totaled $125.1 million, up from $84.3 million in the prior year&#8217;s quarter. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $160.4 million, up from $118.3 million on a year-over-year basis.
Second-quarter enrollments averaged 230,600, up 19.4% year-over-year. Revenue per enrollment for the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;was&nbsp;$2,395,&nbsp;flat year-over-year. 
Stride said it ended the quarter with $738.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. 
Guidance: Stride expects third-quarter revenue to be in the range of $585 million to $600 million versus estimates of $571.86 million. The company sees full-year 2025 revenue of $2.32 billion to $2.36 billion versus estimates of $2.29 billion. 
Management will further discuss the company&#8217;s quarterly performance on a call with analysts and investors at 5 p.m. ET.
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Stride Beats Analyst Estimates In Q2: Here's A Look At The Numbers

Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) announced its Q2 earnings on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Stride missed estimated earnings by 0.0%, reporting an EPS of $2.03 versus an estimate of $2.03.
Revenue was up $82.34 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.72, leading to a 39.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Stride's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.22</td>
<td>1.27</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>1.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.94</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>1.60</td>
<td>1.54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>504.28M</td>
<td>525.84M</td>
<td>507.18M</td>
<td>500.85M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>551.08M</td>
<td>534.18M</td>
<td>520.84M</td>
<td>504.87M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Stride <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRN/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Stride: Q2 Earnings Insights

Stride shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued Q3 and FY25 revenue guidance above estimates.

Guidance

Stride Sees Q3 Revenue $585M-$600M Vs $571.875M Est.

Stride Sees FY25 Revenue $2.320B-$2.355B Vs $2.287B Est.

Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.03 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.94 by 4.64 percent. This is a 31.82 percent increase over earnings of $1.54 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $587.200 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $569.250 million by 3.15 percent. This is a 16.31 percent increase over sales of $504.868 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Stride Q2 2025 GAAP EPS $2.03 Beats $1.94 Estimate, Sales $587.200M Beat $569.250M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For January 28, 2025

Canaccord Genuity analyst Jason Tilchen maintains Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $100 to $130.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Stride, Raises Price Target to $130

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<li>Analyst Firm: Barrington Research</li>
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This Analyst With 86% Accuracy Rate Sees Around 18% Upside In Bank of America - Here Are 5 Stock Picks For Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Ratings for Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) were provided by 6 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
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</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $103.5, a high estimate of $130.00, and a low estimate of $88.00. This current average has increased by 12.5% from the previous average price target of $92.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737140413_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Stride among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Paris</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Parrish</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Singlehurst</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Silber</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Paris</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Tilchen</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Stride. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Stride compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Stride's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Stride analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Stride</h2>
Stride Inc is an American online educational company. It offers alternative programs to traditional on-campus schooling. It also operates state-funded virtual charter schools around the United States. The educational programs for K-12 students are usually monitored by parents and provide virtual classroom environments where teachers meet with students online, by phone, or in-person. The company's contractual agreements with various school districts to offer its curriculum programs provide a majority of the company's revenue. The company lines of business are Managed Public School Programs, Institutional, and Private Pay Schools and Other.
<h3>Financial Insights: Stride</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Stride showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 14.77% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 7.42%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.42%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Stride's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.1%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, Stride adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Expectations For Stride's Future

Barrington Research analyst Alexander Paris maintains Stride (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $100 to $130.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Stride, Raises Price Target to $130

Stride's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.31% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.99 million shares sold short, which is 19.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.45 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Stride Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736515813_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Stride has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Stride's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Stride's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.77%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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