Covista (CVSA)


Market Price (8/20/2026): $129.04 | Market Cap: $4.4 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Education Services

Covista (CVSA)


Market Price (8/20/2026): $129.04
Market Cap: $4.4 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Education Services

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.6%, FCF Yield is 8.7%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 20%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cybersecurity. Themes include Software Security, Network Security, and Cloud Security.

Key risks
CVSA key risks include [1] decelerating revenue growth and [2] a periodic lag in operating cash flow versus operating profit.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.6%, FCF Yield is 8.7%
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 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cybersecurity. Themes include Software Security, Network Security, and Cloud Security.
4 Key risks
CVSA key risks include [1] decelerating revenue growth and [2] a periodic lag in operating cash flow versus operating profit.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/10/2026

Covista (CVSA) stock has gained about 15% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Covista's stock gained significantly following its strong fiscal Q4 2026 and full fiscal year 2026 financial results, which exceeded market expectations. The company, whose fiscal year ended on June 30, 2026, reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $501.4 million, marking a 9.7% year-over-year increase and surpassing the consensus estimate of $486.6 million. Additionally, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal Q4 2026 reached $2.09, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.89 by $0.20. For the full fiscal year 2026, Covista's revenue from continuing operations was $1,954.1 million, a 9.3% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EPS growing 23.7% to $8.25 compared to $6.67 in the prior year.

2. The company provided robust financial guidance for fiscal year 2027 that significantly outperformed analyst consensus. Covista projected fiscal year 2027 EPS in the range of $8.90 to $9.15, notably higher than the analyst consensus of $8.05. Similarly, the company's fiscal year 2027 revenue guidance of $2.05 billion to $2.09 billion exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.939 billion. This optimistic outlook on future performance contributed to investor confidence.

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Updated on 8/10/2026

Covista (CVSA) stock has gained about 15% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Covista's stock gained significantly following its strong fiscal Q4 2026 and full fiscal year 2026 financial results, which exceeded market expectations. The company, whose fiscal year ended on June 30, 2026, reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $501.4 million, marking a 9.7% year-over-year increase and surpassing the consensus estimate of $486.6 million. Additionally, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal Q4 2026 reached $2.09, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.89 by $0.20. For the full fiscal year 2026, Covista's revenue from continuing operations was $1,954.1 million, a 9.3% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EPS growing 23.7% to $8.25 compared to $6.67 in the prior year.

2. The company provided robust financial guidance for fiscal year 2027 that significantly outperformed analyst consensus. Covista projected fiscal year 2027 EPS in the range of $8.90 to $9.15, notably higher than the analyst consensus of $8.05. Similarly, the company's fiscal year 2027 revenue guidance of $2.05 billion to $2.09 billion exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.939 billion. This optimistic outlook on future performance contributed to investor confidence.

3. Strategic capital allocation through share repurchases and effective debt management enhanced shareholder value. During fiscal year 2026, Covista repurchased $238 million of its shares and repaid $50 million of outstanding debt. The company also successfully refinanced its outstanding debt and increased revolving credit capacity, resulting in a low net leverage of 0.5x as of June 30, 2026. These financial maneuvers demonstrate a commitment to optimizing its capital structure and returning value to shareholders.

4. Ongoing strategic initiatives focusing on healthcare education expansion and technological integration bolstered the company's market position. As America's largest healthcare educator, Covista introduced a new "Purpose at Scale" growth strategy, emphasizing operational excellence, platform extension, employer integration, and technology focus. This strategy is supported by tangible expansion efforts, including the opening of a Chamberlain University campus in Salt Lake City, and a $10 million commitment to strengthen the healthcare workforce. Furthermore, Covista is piloting an AI-powered classroom, integrating Google Cloud LearnLM, Gemini, and NotebookLM from September to December 2026, showcasing innovation in its education model.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.5% change in CVSA stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 9.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268192026Change
Stock Price ($)115.22131.9314.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8891,9543.5%
Net Income Margin (%)13.4%12.9%-4.0%
P/E Multiple16.317.99.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)36345.0%
Cumulative Contribution14.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVSA14.5% 
Market (SPY)7.0%-12.5%
Sector (XLY)0.2%-3.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 27.4% change in CVSA stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 22.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268192026Change
Stock Price ($)103.55131.9327.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8891,9543.5%
Net Income Margin (%)13.4%12.9%-4.0%
P/E Multiple14.617.922.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)36345.0%
Cumulative Contribution27.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVSA27.4% 
Market (SPY)11.4%-3.5%
Sector (XLY)-1.9%0.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.5% change in CVSA stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 12.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120258192026Change
Stock Price ($)114.27131.9315.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7411,95412.2%
Net Income Margin (%)13.3%12.9%-3.5%
P/E Multiple18.317.9-2.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)37349.1%
Cumulative Contribution15.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVSA15.5% 
Market (SPY)22.7%3.0%
Sector (XLY)7.7%1.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 205.1% change in CVSA stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 139.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238192026Change
Stock Price ($)43.24131.93205.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4471,95435.1%
Net Income Margin (%)5.4%12.9%139.2%
P/E Multiple25.117.9-28.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)453432.6%
Cumulative Contribution205.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVSA205.1% 
Market (SPY)73.9%23.7%
Sector (XLY)39.6%22.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CVSA Return-13%20%66%54%14%27%287%
Peers Return-7%-2%32%58%30%4%156%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CVSA Win Rate58%42%75%50%50%75% 
Peers Win Rate45%48%60%52%63%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CVSA Max Drawdown-34%-38%-23%-27%-42%-24% 
Peers Max Drawdown-38%-36%-32%-24%-27%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: LOPE, STRA, APEI, UTI, LAUR.
[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] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/19/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCVSAS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-15.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven37 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-18.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven14 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-35.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven37 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-37.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven51 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-59.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven149.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven663 days15 days

Compare to LOPE, STRA, APEI, UTI, LAUR

In The Past

Covista's stock fell -15.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventCVSAS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-35.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven37 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-37.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven51 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-59.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven149.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven663 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-46.6%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven87.4%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven4491 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-24.6%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.7%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven382 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-26.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.3%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven46 days1085 days

Compare to LOPE, STRA, APEI, UTI, LAUR

In The Past

Covista's stock fell -15.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.5% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Covista (CVSA)

Adtalem Global Education Inc. provides workforce solutions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Medical and Healthcare; and Financial Services. The Medical and Healthcare segment offers degree and non-degree programs in the medical and healthcare postsecondary education industry. This segment operates Chamberlain University, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. The Financial Services segment provides test preparation, certifications, conferences, seminars, memberships, and subscriptions to business professionals in the areas of accounting, anti-money laundering, banking, and mortgage lending. It operates Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Becker Professional Education, OnCourse Learning, and EduPristine. The company was formerly known as DeVry Education Group Inc. and changed its name to Adtalem Global Education Inc. in May 2017. Adtalem Global Education Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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1. It's like Kaplan Education, but also owns and operates its own medical, nursing, and veterinary universities.

2. Think of it as a more diversified Strategic Education, Inc. (which owns Strayer and Capella Universities), specializing in healthcare degrees and financial professional certifications.

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Adtalem Global Education Inc. (symbol: CVSA) primarily sells its services to individuals.

Its major customer categories are:

  1. Students pursuing higher education degrees: This includes individuals enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine, nursing, and veterinary medicine through institutions like Chamberlain University, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
  2. Business professionals seeking certifications and continuing education: This category encompasses individuals in fields such as accounting, anti-money laundering, banking, and mortgage lending who utilize services for test preparation, professional certifications, conferences, and ongoing education from brands like Becker Professional Education, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), and OnCourse Learning.

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Steve Beard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Steve Beard was named CEO of Covista in 2021 and elected Chairman of the Board in 2024. Under his leadership, Covista transformed from a diversified education and training company to one centered on healthcare education. He joined the company in 2018 as General Counsel and later became Chief Operating Officer, where he led the now divested financial services segment and portfolio repositioning. Prior to Covista, Beard served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Heidrick & Struggles International. He also serves as board chair of A Better Chicago, a venture philanthropy.

Bob Phelan, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Bob Phelan serves as chief financial officer at Covista, bringing over 35 years of finance and operational experience. He oversees all aspects of finance, including real estate and cybersecurity. Since joining Covista in February 2020, Phelan has held multiple leadership roles, including vice president and chief accounting officer, where he managed enterprise-wide accounting and reporting, SEC and regulatory filings, real estate, and strategic sourcing operations.

Michael Betz, Chief Digital Officer and President, Walden University

Michael Betz serves as chief digital officer of Covista and president of Walden University. In his dual role, Betz leads digital transformation and AI strategy across Covista and its institutions. As president of Walden University, he leads the institution, serving over 50,000 online learners through various degree and certificate programs.

Scott Liles, President, Medical and Veterinary

Scott Liles serves as president of the medical and veterinary segment at Covista. He is responsible for leading the growth strategy and operations for institutions such as American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. His leadership focuses on expanding access to medical and veterinary education for students.

Douglas Beck, Senior Vice President, Institutional Support Services, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Douglas Beck holds the titles of Senior Vice President, Institutional Support Services, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Covista.

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The key risks to Covista's business include:

  1. Heavy reliance on Title IV funding and regulatory changes: Covista's business is significantly dependent on federal funding through Title IV, with some of its institutions nearing a concerning threshold of revenue derived from this source. Changes in government regulations regarding federal student aid could therefore pose a substantial risk to the company's financial stability.
  2. Short-term headwinds at Chamberlain University: The company has experienced short-term challenges, particularly an enrollment decline of 1% at Chamberlain University. These headwinds have contributed to a significant drop in the company's stock value, despite overall revenue growth in other segments like Walden University.

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Covista (trading under the symbol CVSA), formerly known as Adtalem Global Education Inc. until February 2026, primarily operates in the healthcare education sector, addressing the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage through its various institutions. The company's main products and services include degree and non-degree programs in nursing, health professions, medical, and veterinary postsecondary education. The addressable markets for these services are substantial within the United States.

Addressable Markets for Covista's Main Products and Services (U.S. Region):

  • U.S. Healthcare Education Market: The overall U.S. healthcare education market was estimated at USD 39.24 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 61.44 billion by 2028, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. North America, with the U.S. as a leading contributor, holds the largest share of the global healthcare education market.
  • U.S. Nursing Education Market: This market was valued at USD 9.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2025 and 2034. Other estimates place the market size to increase by USD 25.25 billion with a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2030, and project it to be worth USD 14.57 billion by 2030. North America accounts for approximately 60% of the global nursing education market.
  • U.S. Medical Education Market: The medical education market in the U.S. was valued at USD 35.07 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 53.02 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.7%. The U.S. continuing medical education (CME) segment alone was valued at USD 3.35 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 4.67 billion by 2030.
  • U.S. Veterinary Education Market: The U.S. veterinary education market was estimated at USD 754.4 million in 2024. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.62% from 2025 to 2030, reaching USD 1.16 billion by 2030. Another report valued the U.S. market at USD 1.01 billion in 2024, with a projected increase to USD 1.56 billion by 2032.
  • U.S. Healthcare Workforce Management System Market: Given Covista's focus on addressing workforce shortages, the U.S. healthcare workforce management system market is also relevant. This market generated USD 662.8 million in revenue in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,513.5 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 12.5% from 2024 to 2030. Another estimate for the U.S. market is USD 0.92 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 2.51 billion by 2035 with a CAGR of 10.68%.

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Covista (CVSA) is strategically positioned to leverage several key drivers for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, primarily by addressing the persistent demand within the healthcare sector.

  1. Sustained Enrollment Growth in Healthcare Programs: As America's largest healthcare educator, Covista benefits from the ongoing shortage of healthcare workers, which fuels demand for its educational programs. The company has demonstrated consistent enrollment growth across its institutions, including Chamberlain University and Walden University, with total enrollment increasing year-over-year. This continued growth in its student base directly translates to increased revenue.
  2. Expansion of Healthcare Education Offerings and Geographic Reach (Platform Extension): Covista's "Purpose at Scale" growth strategy includes platform extension, focusing on serving more students in additional communities and expanding into new, adjacent healthcare domains where workforce shortages are most acute. This strategic expansion aims to capture a larger share of the healthcare education market.
  3. Scaling Employer Partnerships and Integration: A crucial aspect of Covista's growth plan is to enhance and scale its partnerships with employers. By connecting educational pathways more directly to employer needs and integrating with healthcare systems, Covista aims to better address workforce demands, which can lead to increased program relevance, higher enrollment, and new revenue streams through corporate training or customized programs.
  4. Leveraging Technology and AI in Education: Covista is integrating technology and artificial intelligence (AI) into its educational offerings. This includes partnerships with AI programs like HelloAI, Google Cloud, and Hippocratic AI to train healthcare professionals in AI-powered decision-making and prepare them for evolving industry demands. This focus on tech-enabled education is intended to catalyze enrollments, provide a competitive edge, and ensure graduates are well-prepared for the future healthcare landscape.

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Share Repurchases

  • The company completed a $150 million share repurchase program and authorized a new program of up to $750 million, set to run through December 2028.
  • Since February 2022, Covista (as Adtalem Global Education) has repurchased $913 million worth of shares, reducing outstanding shares by 30%.
  • In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, $165 million was deployed to repurchase 1.7 million shares at an average price of $95, completing the prior $150 million authorization and leaving $728 million remaining on the $750 million authorization as of December 31, 2025.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were approximately $39.88 million in fiscal year 2021, $31.05 million in fiscal year 2022, and $26.01 million in fiscal year 2023.
  • In fiscal year 2024, capital expenditures were approximately $48.89 million, increasing to $50.33 million in fiscal year 2025.
  • For the twelve months ending December 2025, capital expenditures amounted to approximately $59.88 million, with future expenditures expected to focus on campus investments and capacity expansion.

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Peer Outperformance in Education Services

CVSA has outperformed 85% of its 13 Education Services peers over 5Y. Education Services ranks 1st of 23 industries in Consumer Discretionary by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Education Services constituents that CVSA has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
61%
of 18 industry peers · 2.1% return
3Y
93%
of 14 industry peers · 210.3% return
5Y
85%
of 13 industry peers · 267.1% return
No Education Services peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten CVSA by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Education Services is CVSA's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services ← 14 -9.6%106.8%69.8% LINC 333% · UTI 276% · CVSA 267%
Homebuilding 18 -0.2%34.0%55.5% GRBK 184% · TOL 163% · PHM 160%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 22 21.5%58.0%21.9% RCL 295% · MAR 185% · HLT 179%
Automotive Retail 18 -8.2%1.7%15.9% MUSA 272% · PAG 188% · ORLY 126%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -13.2%3.1%12.6% HD 18% · LOW 16% · HVT 13%
Specialty Stores 7 6.4%24.6%7.5% DKS 103% · ASO 34% · SIG 29%
Casinos & Gaming 20 -7.7%-23.6%2.7% BRAG 985% · MCRI 116% · RSI 113%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -11.3%17.7%-3.2% HRB 142% · FTDR 98% · SCI 41%
Distributors 4 -7.6%-22.7%-8.7% ARMK 165% · GPC 25% · LKQ -43%
Restaurants 34 -6.8%-9.5%-10.7% EAT 364% · CAKE 181% · RAVE 163%
Footwear 9 71.2%46.1%-11.4% WEYS 157% · SHOO 31% · DECK 26%
Home Furnishings 4 -2.9%28.2%-12.3% SGI 62% · LZB 8% · MHK -33%
Leisure Products 13 -1.1%-19.7%-31.6% GOLF 87% · HAS 19% · MCFT 3%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 38 -6.9%-5.4%-31.9% MOD 1427% · GTX 304% · STRT 102%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 27 8.1%-3.5%-35.8% TPR 270% · RL 259% · ELA 257%
Apparel Retail 25 5.9%5.5%-38.3% DXLG 191% · ANF 177% · TJX 110%
Household Appliances 18 12.4%36.9%-39.5% KEQU 169% · FLXS 141% · HBB 126%
Leisure Facilities 12 -11.6%-7.5%-39.9% OSW 187% · JAKK 117% · ESCA 10%
Broadline Retail 15 6.1%10.9%-48.6% DDS 295% · AMZN 66% · EBAY 53%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 -13.5%-1.8%-54.7% BBY 0% · GME -55% · UPBD -59%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -68.9%-66.5%-68.5% GM 81% · F 57% · TSLA 55%
Consumer Electronics 11 -21.0%-28.3%-74.3% AXIL 2012% · GRMN 92% · TBCH -54%
Other Specialty Retail 18 -25.2%-44.3%-77.1% BBW 224% · TLF 106% · WINA 98%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

CVSALOPESTRAAPEIUTILAURMedian
NameCovista Grand Ca.Strategi.American.Universa.Laureate. 
Mkt Price131.93146.9282.7744.7524.3038.3863.76
Mkt Cap4.53.81.80.81.35.42.8
Rev LTM1,9541,1421,2866688841,8301,214
Op Inc LTM3903172026844447260
FCF LTM39324216970-27287206
FCF 3Y Avg3092431445132231187
CFO LTM4702792168675407247
CFO 3Y Avg3682821876885315235

Growth & Margins

CVSALOPESTRAAPEIUTILAURMedian
NameCovista Grand Ca.Strategi.American.Universa.Laureate. 
Rev Chg LTM9.3%7.0%3.5%3.6%9.1%17.9%8.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.4%7.2%6.1%3.7%17.6%10.6%8.8%
Rev Chg Q9.7%6.7%4.9%5.5%7.2%17.5%6.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.3%1.5%1.2%1.4%1.7%5.3%1.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM13.0%9.4%20.4%40.4%-47.6%18.7%15.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg22.1%10.3%64.1%279.5%81.8%13.5%43.1%
Op Mgn LTM19.9%27.8%15.7%10.2%5.0%24.4%17.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg18.4%27.2%14.3%7.9%7.2%23.7%16.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.5%0.2%0.2%0.8%-1.3%0.4%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM24.1%24.4%16.8%12.8%8.4%22.3%19.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg20.5%26.4%15.0%10.5%10.7%19.0%17.0%
FCF/Rev LTM20.1%21.2%13.1%10.5%-3.1%15.7%14.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg17.3%22.7%11.6%7.8%4.3%13.9%12.8%

Valuation

CVSALOPESTRAAPEIUTILAURMedian
NameCovista Grand Ca.Strategi.American.Universa.Laureate. 
Mkt Cap4.53.81.80.81.35.42.8
P/S2.33.41.41.21.53.01.9
P/Op Inc11.512.18.812.130.212.112.1
P/EBIT11.712.18.813.227.211.912.0
P/E17.917.113.218.039.016.817.5
P/CFO9.513.88.29.618.013.311.4
Total Yield5.6%5.8%10.7%5.6%2.6%6.0%5.7%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%3.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.4%5.6%7.3%8.8%2.8%6.6%7.0%
D/E0.20.00.10.20.30.10.2
Net D/E0.1-0.0-0.0-0.10.10.10.0

Returns

CVSALOPESTRAAPEIUTILAURMedian
NameCovista Grand Ca.Strategi.American.Universa.Laureate. 
1M Rtn14.7%5.3%9.3%-9.2%-35.9%7.1%6.2%
3M Rtn4.7%-7.5%4.3%-15.5%-34.5%14.2%-1.6%
6M Rtn35.2%-12.4%9.7%1.1%-22.1%9.3%5.2%
12M Rtn2.1%-27.6%7.5%52.0%-7.5%46.4%4.8%
3Y Rtn210.3%32.4%20.0%674.2%206.0%184.1%195.1%
1M Excs Rtn10.7%3.5%6.9%-11.1%-37.5%3.6%3.6%
3M Excs Rtn-0.1%-12.7%-0.6%-21.3%-37.5%11.8%-6.7%
6M Excs Rtn23.1%-24.5%-2.3%-10.9%-34.1%-2.7%-6.8%
12M Excs Rtn-16.9%-45.8%-11.6%33.7%-28.0%27.5%-14.2%
3Y Excs Rtn131.3%-37.7%-50.2%609.3%117.6%109.4%113.5%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Walden805693595534485
Chamberlain750726634571558
Medical and Veterinary399369356346339
Total1,9541,7881,5851,4511,382


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Walden240184131110105
Chamberlain144153138136127
Medical and Veterinary8069726769
Asset impairments0-600 
Business integration expense00-34-43-53
Debt modification costs0-1-1 0
Litigation reserve06-18-100
Loss on assets held for sale0-0-100
Restructuring expense-6-3-2-19-26
Amortization of acquired intangible assets-11-11-36-61-97
Strategic advisory costs-19-1200 
Home Office-44-36-31-26-33
Gain on sale of assets   130
CEO transition costs    -6
Deferred revenue adjustment    -9
Total38334221716877


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20222021202020192018
Walden1,686    
Medical and Veterinary708    
Home Office3421,219416266292
Chamberlain293    
Financial Services 578580582457
Medical and Healthcare 1,2571,232815989
Business and Law   580547
Discontinued Operations    61
Total3,0293,0542,2292,2432,345


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$131.93 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.5 
First Trading Date06/28/1991 
Distance from 52W High-14.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$125.67$112.36
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA5.0%17.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility56.5%53.0%
Downside Capture-25.8419.90
Upside Capture-0.3317.79
Correlation (SPY)-22.0%1.8%
CVSA Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-2.38-1.56-1.04-0.290.010.67
Up Beta-3.30-2.89-1.84-0.500.230.82
Down Beta-3.96-1.51-1.19-0.97-0.320.71
Up Capture-150%-92%-43%13%5%41%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days13283470145429
Down Capture-181%-163%-126%-22%-5%65%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days9152956107318

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVSA
CVSA2.7%52.9%0.26-
Sector ETF (XLY)3.7%19.5%0.07-0.2%
Equity (SPY)20.7%12.8%1.191.7%
Gold (GLD)35.0%28.8%1.042.1%
Commodities (DBC)41.4%20.2%1.60-8.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.3%13.9%0.7815.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.7%42.7%-1.270.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVSA
CVSA28.8%43.3%0.72-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.3%24.1%0.2223.7%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5925.7%
Gold (GLD)20.4%18.6%0.890.8%
Commodities (DBC)9.8%19.6%0.391.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.4%18.9%0.0322.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.2%52.6%0.3212.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVSA
CVSA19.4%40.0%0.58-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.5%22.2%0.5131.8%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7234.1%
Gold (GLD)12.5%16.2%0.63-0.4%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.359.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2028.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.0%1.008.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-1.9%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity34.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/17/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/202613.5%6.1% 
5/7/202614.3%8.1%8.0%
1/28/2026-7.0%-13.3%-15.5%
10/30/2025-30.9%-32.9%-33.5%
8/7/20252.2%7.6%14.3%
5/8/202517.6%12.5%4.8%
1/30/20254.6%6.6%-2.5%
10/29/20249.5%8.4%21.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161714
# Negative9810
Median Positive9.4%7.6%10.2%
Median Negative-7.1%-9.2%-10.7%
Max Positive17.6%25.7%33.7%
Max Negative-30.9%-32.9%-33.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/6/202613.5%6.1% 
5/7/202614.3%8.1%8.0%
1/28/2026-7.0%-13.3%-15.5%
10/30/2025-30.9%-32.9%-33.5%
8/7/20252.2%7.6%14.3%
5/8/202517.6%12.5%4.8%
1/30/20254.6%6.6%-2.5%
10/29/20249.5%8.4%21.0%
8/6/2024-8.6%-2.1%-3.6%
5/2/202414.7%22.1%25.2%
1/31/20245.9%2.3%3.8%
10/26/202315.8%25.7%33.7%
8/10/20230.4%-3.7%1.0%
5/2/202311.2%7.7%9.0%
2/2/202313.4%1.9%0.2%
11/3/20221.0%2.5%-5.7%
8/11/2022-0.5%1.6%4.2%
5/5/20229.4%9.1%22.5%
2/8/2022-14.1%-17.6%-16.5%
11/3/2021-16.1%-6.6%-19.6%
8/19/20213.9%6.4%11.4%
4/29/2021-7.1%-9.5%-1.5%
2/2/2021-3.1%2.2%-5.9%
11/5/20207.7%15.0%20.8%
8/18/2020-5.8%-9.0%-26.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161714
# Negative9810
Median Positive9.4%7.6%10.2%
Median Negative-7.1%-9.2%-10.7%
Max Positive17.6%25.7%33.7%
Max Negative-30.9%-32.9%-33.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/06/202610-K
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202501/28/202610-Q
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-K
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202401/30/202510-Q
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-K
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202301/30/202410-Q
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-K
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/06/202610-K
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202501/28/202610-Q
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-K
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202401/30/202510-Q
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-K
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202301/30/202410-Q
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-K
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/11/202210-K
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/08/202210-Q
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/19/202110-K
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/02/202110-Q
09/30/202011/05/202010-Q
06/30/202008/18/202010-K
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/04/202010-Q
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/7/2026

Latest: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 8/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Revenue2.05 Bil2.07 Bil2.09 Bil6.8% Higher NewGuidance: 1.94 Bil for 2026
2027 Revenue Growth5.0%6.0%7.0% -2.5%Lower NewGuidance: 8.5% for 2026
2027 Adjusted EPS8.99.039.1512.1% Higher NewGuidance: 8.05 for 2026
2027 Adjusted EPS Growth8.0%9.5%11.0% -11.0%Lower NewGuidance: 20.5% for 2026

Prior: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.93 Bil1.94 Bil1.95 Bil0.9% RaisedGuidance: 1.92 Bil for 2026
2026 Revenue Growth8.0%8.5%9.0%   
2026 Adjusted EPS7.958.058.151.9% RaisedGuidance: 7.9 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS Growth19.0%20.5%22.0%   

Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 1/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.90 Bil1.92 Bil1.94 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.92 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS7.87.981.9% RaisedGuidance: 7.75 for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 10/30/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.90 Bil1.92 Bil1.94 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.92 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS7.67.757.90 AffirmedGuidance: 7.75 for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 8/13/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Beard,, Stephen WChairman & CEODirectSell8132026130.343,545462,07354,118,853Form
2Phelan, Robert JChief Financial OfficerDirectSell8112026135.152,186295,4386,528,556Form
3Beck, Douglas GSVP, GC, Corp. Sec & ISSDirectSell8112026135.814,526614,6763,876,561Form
4Beard,, Stephen WChairman & CEODirectSell7152026132.755,291702,40155,589,675Form
5Phelan, Robert JChief Financial OfficerDirectSell7092026135.392,414326,8226,835,910Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Beard,, Stephen WChairman & CEODirectSell8132026130.343,545462,07354,118,853Form
2Phelan, Robert JChief Financial OfficerDirectSell8112026135.152,186295,4386,528,556Form
3Beck, Douglas GSVP, GC, Corp. Sec & ISSDirectSell8112026135.814,526614,6763,876,561Form
4Beard,, Stephen WChairman & CEODirectSell7152026132.755,291702,40155,589,675Form
5Phelan, Robert JChief Financial OfficerDirectSell7092026135.392,414326,8226,835,910Form
6Beck, Douglas GSVP, GC, Corp. Sec & ISSDirectSell7092026135.342,439330,0924,475,661Form
7Phelan, Robert JChief Financial OfficerDirectSell7092026135.412,900392,6777,163,790Form
8Beck, Douglas GSVP, GC, Corp. Sec & ISSDirectSell7092026135.402,650358,8184,808,025Form
9Beard,, Stephen WChairman & CEODirectSell6122026130.782,529330,75555,457,029Form
10Beard,, Stephen WChairman & CEODirectSell6122026130.142,762359,44355,512,267Form
11Phelan, Robert JChief Financial OfficerDirectSell5122026126.2110,0001,262,0647,043,074Form
12Beck, Douglas GSVP, GC, Corp. Sec & ISSDirectSell5122026127.039,6151,221,3814,847,288Form
13Cox, Karen SuePresident, Chamberlain Univ.DirectSell5122026124.502,000249,0003,933,702Form
14Beard,, Stephen WChairman & CEODirectSell5122026131.2515,8742,083,50956,350,020Form
15Malafronte, Michael W Michael W Malafronte 2016 Gift TrustBuy3122026100.948,890897,3412,563,326Form
16Malafronte, Michael W DirectBuy3122026100.8611,8411,194,33911,418,388Form
17Malafronte, Michael W Michael W Malafronte 2016 Gift TrustBuy3122026100.8615,3051,543,7341,664,772Form
18Malafronte, Michael W Michael W Malafronte 2016 Gift TrustBuy305202697.971,200117,564117,564Form
19Phelan, Kenneth J DirectBuy1105202598.2950849,9311,846,181Form
20Malafronte, Michael W DirectBuy1104202591.851,00091,8509,225,873Form
21Wardell, Lisa W DirectSell8292025132.3825,4773,372,6635,752,074Form
22Wardell, Lisa W DirectSell8272025135.2218,3922,486,8899,320,155Form
23Gangadharan, ManjunathVP, Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell8272025135.67944128,072664,919Form
24Wardell, Lisa W DirectSell8252025132.9012,9001,714,46512,290,591Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 20, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC$39.4 Mil3.2%41Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC$39.4 Mil3.2%41Hold13F
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