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Adtalem Global Education (ATGE)


Market Price (12/5/2025): $96.115 | Market Cap: $3.5 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Education Services

Adtalem Global Education (ATGE)


Market Price (12/5/2025): $96.115
Market Cap: $3.5 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Education Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
 
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 20%
 
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%
 
3 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.8%
 
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 50%
 
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work & Education. Themes include Workforce Skills Development, Online & Professional Education, and Healthcare Professional Training.
 
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 20%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%
3 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.8%
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 50%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work & Education. Themes include Workforce Skills Development, Online & Professional Education, and Healthcare Professional Training.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

ATGE Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) experienced a significant stock price decline of approximately 26.6% between August 31, 2025, and December 5, 2025, with a notable drop of around 31% occurring between October 30 and October 31, 2025. This movement can be attributed to several key factors:

1. Investor Inquiry into Potential Securities Law Violations: An investor inquiry was initiated by DJS Law Group in late October 2025, investigating potential violations of securities laws by Adtalem Global Education. This inquiry focused on whether the company made misleading statements or failed to disclose material information to investors. The announcement of this investigation was a significant factor in the stock's decline, leading to an almost 30% fall in share price.

2. Analyst Report on Slowing Enrollment Growth: An analyst report published on October 30, 2025, highlighted a slowdown in growth at Adtalem's Chamberlain University unit, attributing it to marketing execution issues. This report contradicted the company's prior optimistic statements regarding sustained student demand and contributed to the negative market sentiment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
ATGE Return-3%-13%20%66%54%6%175%
Peers Return-6%-13%-4%10%32%10%26%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ATGE Win Rate42%58%42%75%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate18%37%27%33%40%42% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ATGE Max Drawdown-39%-19%-33%-5%-23%-2% 
Peers Max Drawdown-15%-16%-19%-17%-3%-21% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LAUR, STRA, FUN, APEI, FCHL. See ATGE Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/4/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventATGES&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-52.7%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven111.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven247 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-41.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven71.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven131 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-48.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven95.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1493 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-37.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven60.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven268 days1480 days

Compare to LAUR, STRA, FUN, APEI, FCHL


In The Past

Adtalem Global Education's stock fell -52.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/12/2021. A -52.7% loss requires a 111.2% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
9.2%9.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.4%2.4%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.1%-4.1%-4.1%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.1%5.1%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.8%2.8%-1.6%
ATGE_10312025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%10312025ATGEAdtalem Global EducationQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
-3.7%-3.7%-8.8%
ATGE_1312024_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%01312024ATGEAdtalem Global EducationQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
55.3%102.9%-9.7%
ATGE_2282022_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG02282022ATGEAdtalem Global EducationDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
85.9%88.3%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
9.2%9.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.4%2.4%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.1%-4.1%-4.1%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.1%5.1%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.8%2.8%-1.6%
ATGE_10312025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%10312025ATGEAdtalem Global EducationQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
-3.7%-3.7%-8.8%
ATGE_1312024_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%01312024ATGEAdtalem Global EducationQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
55.3%102.9%-9.7%
ATGE_2282022_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG02282022ATGEAdtalem Global EducationDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
85.9%88.3%0.0%

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Financials

ATGELAURSTRAFUNAPEIFCHLMedian
NameAdtalem .Laureate.Strategi.Six Flag.American.Fitness . 
Mkt Price96.1131.0880.2115.3235.090.3433.09
Mkt Cap3.54.61.81.50.6-1.8
Rev LTM1,8331,5841,2563,138645-1,584
Op Inc LTM35837618224849-248
FCF LTM323240132-16950-132
FCF 3Y Avg2431931092226-109
CFO LTM37931417533367-314
CFO 3Y Avg28826014935343-260

Growth & Margins

ATGELAURSTRAFUNAPEIFCHLMedian
NameAdtalem .Laureate.Strategi.Six Flag.American.Fitness . 
Rev Chg LTM12.2%2.0%3.7%31.1%5.5%-5.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg8.2%10.1%5.6%21.3%5.0%-8.2%
Rev Chg Q10.8%8.6%4.6%-2.3%6.5%-6.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.5%2.0%1.1%-1.0%1.6%-1.6%
Op Mgn LTM19.5%23.7%14.5%7.9%7.5%-14.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg17.1%22.9%12.0%13.9%4.2%-13.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-0.5%1.0%3.5%0.5%-0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM20.7%19.8%13.9%10.6%10.5%-13.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.3%17.0%12.4%15.2%6.9%-15.2%
FCF/Rev LTM17.6%15.2%10.5%-5.4%7.8%-10.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg14.5%12.6%9.0%2.0%4.1%-9.0%

Valuation

ATGELAURSTRAFUNAPEIFCHLMedian
NameAdtalem .Laureate.Strategi.Six Flag.American.Fitness . 
Mkt Cap3.54.61.81.50.6-1.8
P/S3.02.91.50.70.9-1.5
P/EBIT15.512.610.7-1.712.2-12.2
P/E22.122.817.0-1.319.2-19.2
P/CFO14.714.811.16.98.1-11.1
Total Yield4.5%4.4%8.9%-75.1%5.2%-4.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%-0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.9%6.5%5.4%-5.1%-6.0%
D/E0.10.10.12.30.4-0.1
Net D/E0.10.0-0.02.30.0-0.0

Returns

ATGELAURSTRAFUNAPEIFCHLMedian
NameAdtalem .Laureate.Strategi.Six Flag.American.Fitness . 
1M Rtn4.2%4.8%7.7%-27.6%11.4%-16.8%4.5%
3M Rtn-28.7%12.1%-1.9%-40.1%10.6%-92.0%-15.3%
6M Rtn-24.8%39.6%-9.1%-53.4%24.7%--9.1%
12M Rtn4.9%65.4%-17.4%-68.3%66.6%-4.9%
3Y Rtn143.6%222.7%9.2%-153.9%-148.8%
1M Excs Rtn3.0%3.5%6.5%-28.9%10.1%-18.0%3.2%
3M Excs Rtn-34.3%5.8%-7.2%-44.4%5.3%-98.4%-20.7%
6M Excs Rtn-40.3%24.2%-24.6%-68.8%9.2%--24.6%
12M Excs Rtn-8.4%51.7%-30.3%-81.7%55.4%--8.4%
3Y Excs Rtn62.8%147.2%-64.9%-93.4%-78.1%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20252024202320222021
Chamberlain634571558564 
Walden595534485  
Medical and Veterinary356346339343 
Financial Services    186
Medical and Healthcare    866
Total1,5851,4511,3829071,052


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Chamberlain138136127129 
Walden131110105  
Medical and Veterinary72676968 
Asset impairments0    
Strategic advisory costs0    
Loss on assets held for sale-10   
Debt modification costs-10   
Restructuring expense-2-19-26-7-29
Litigation reserve-18-100  
Home Office-31-26-33-40-24
Business integration expense-34-43-53-32 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets-36-61-97  
CEO transition costs 0-6  
Deferred revenue adjustment 0-9  
Gain on sale of assets 130 5
Financial Services    22
Medical and Healthcare    168
Total21716877118142


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity949,846
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120251.9%
Average Daily Volume850,002
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.12
Basic Shares Quantity36,111,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251030202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-K 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024130202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241029202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024806202410-K 6/30/2024
3312024502202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023130202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231026202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023810202310-K 6/30/2023
3312023502202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022202202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221103202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022811202210-K 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021208202210-Q 12/31/2021