Barrington Research Reaffirms “Outperform” Rating for Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE)

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Barrington Research in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $170.00 price target on the stock. Barrington Research’s price target indicates a potential upside of 64.49% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on ATGE. Robert W. Baird set a $163.00 price target on Adtalem Global Education in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Adtalem Global Education from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $158.00 price target on shares of Adtalem Global Education in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $151.50.

Adtalem Global Education Price Performance

ATGE opened at $103.35 on Thursday. Adtalem Global Education has a 1 year low of $86.26 and a 1 year high of $156.26. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $104.58 and its 200 day simple moving average is $119.92. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.57 billion, a PE ratio of 15.18, a P/E/G ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 0.68.

Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE) last posted its quarterly earnings results 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. Adtalem Global Education had a net margin of 13.41% and a return on equity of 20.24%. The company had revenue of $503.39 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $488.72 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.81 earnings per share. Adtalem Global Education’s revenue was up 12.4% on a year-over-year basis. Adtalem Global Education has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Adtalem Global Education will post 6.2 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Adtalem Global Education

In related news, Director Michael W. Malafronte acquired 1,000 shares of Adtalem Global Education stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 4th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $91.85 per share, for a total transaction of $91,850.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 100,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,225,873.25. The trade was a 1.01% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 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 cost of $98.29 per share, with a total value of $49,931.32. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 18,783 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,846,181.07. The trade was a 2.78% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 2.50% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Adtalem Global Education

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ATGE. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D raised its stake 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 valued at $2,331,000 after buying an additional 6,520 shares in the last quarter. Torren Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $58,000. Elevated Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Adtalem Global Education during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $302,000. UBS Group AG lifted its stake in Adtalem Global Education by 44.4% during the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 125,411 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,976,000 after purchasing an additional 38,554 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky boosted its holdings in Adtalem Global Education by 28.4% in the fourth quarter. Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky now owns 19,964 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,065,000 after purchasing an additional 4,413 shares during the period. 98.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Adtalem Global Education News

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.