Perdoceo Education Corporation
PRDOConsumer Defensive · Education & Training Services · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
2.02%
Annual Dividend
$0.68
Payout Ratio
22%
5-Yr Growth
—
Ex-Date
Sep 1, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about PRDO's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 18, 2026, Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) has a forward dividend yield of 2.02%, based on an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and a share price of $33.73.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, PRDO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (76 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
- PRDO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
- PRDO's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.17 per share.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, PRDO pays out 22% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for PRDO is $55.38 per share, 64% above the $33.73 share price, so PRDO screens as undervalued.
- Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 13 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 13.3% increase to $0.170 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 1, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "PRDO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/PRDO
Summary
As of Oct 18, 2026, Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) yields 2.02% ($0.68 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (76/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.
Is PRDO a good dividend stock?
YesPerdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.02% ($0.68/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Comfortable payout ratio (22%)
- 242% total price return over 5 years
Risks
- Single-stock concentration risk — diversify
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 2.02%
- Payout Ratio
- 22%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.68
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- —
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 1, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 2
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.72
- Market Cap
- $2.1B
- P/E Ratio
- 12.3
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 242%
- 52-Week Range
- $26.66 – $38.50
- Dividend Safety
- B · 76/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
PRDO dividend raises and cuts
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 13 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 13.3% increase to $0.170 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 1, 2026.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.170 | +13.3% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Raise | $0.130 → $0.150 | +15.4% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Raise | $0.110 → $0.130 | +18.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PRDO a good dividend stock?
Yes. Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.02% ($0.68/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Is PRDO undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, PRDO's fair value is about $55.38 versus a $33.73 share price — so it looks undervalued (+64% vs. fair value).
Is PRDO's dividend safe?
PRDO has a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is PRDO's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for PRDO is about $55.38 per share, roughly 64% above the current $33.73 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is PRDO a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data PRDO screens as "yes" and undervalued. Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.02% ($0.68/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will PRDO cut its dividend?
PRDO earns a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does PRDO pay a dividend?
Yes. Perdoceo Education Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.68 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.02%.
What is PRDO's dividend yield?
As of Oct 18, 2026, PRDO's forward dividend yield is 2.02%, based on a $0.68 annual dividend and a $33.73 share price.
What is PRDO's dividend per share?
As of Oct 18, 2026, PRDO pays $0.68 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is PRDO's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 18, 2026, PRDO's payout ratio is 22% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.
How many years has PRDO grown its dividend?
As of Oct 18, 2026, PRDO has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
When is the next PRDO ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 18, 2026, PRDO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 1, 2026, for $0.17 per share.
PRDO Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+21%
3 Years
+94%
5 Years
+242%
52-Week Range
$26.66 – $38.50
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is PRDO worth?
Undervaluedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Perdoceo Education Corporation is $55.38 per share, versus a market price of $33.73. That implies 64% of upside — a margin of safety of about 39%.
Fair Value
$55.38
Current Price
$33.73
Upside
+64%
Margin of Safety
39%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about -9.2% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 8.3% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 8.0% discount rate (CAPM), 8.3% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $2.75 EPS, $0.68 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
PRDO Dividend Safety Score
Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full PRDO dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 | $0.1700 | regular |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.1500 | regular |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1500 | regular |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1500 | regular |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | $0.1500 | regular |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1300 | regular |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | $0.1300 | regular |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1300 | regular |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1300 | regular |
| May 31, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.1100 | regular |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.1100 | regular |
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