9 education stocks to watch

Considering investing in education stocks? While the best education stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some education stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the school and learning sector. Keep reading to learn more about education stocks and how to start investing.

9 popular education stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the school and learning industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy on Questrade
Chegg (CHGG.US)	-57.58% Chegg's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$81.5 million (USD)	NYSE	2,644,100	Buy now
Stride (LRN.US)	-44.32% Stride's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$3.4 billion (USD)	NYSE	1,672,600	Buy now
American Public Education (APEI.US)	22.16% American Public Education's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$813.2 million (USD)	NASDAQ	465,771	Buy now
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE.US)	-27.90% Grand Canyon Education's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$4 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	570,700	Buy now
TAL Education Group (TAL.US)	6.01% TAL Education Group's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$6.6 billion (USD)	NYSE	4,393,500	Buy now
Zoom Video Communications (ZM.US)	13.31% Zoom Video Communications's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$25.9 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	3,346,866	Buy now
New Oriental Education-and-Technology (EDU.US)	7.27% New Oriental Education-and-Technology's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$9.3 billion (USD)	NYSE	370,500	Buy now
Coursera (COUR.US)	-56.74% Coursera's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$1.4 billion (USD)	NYSE	6,673,300	Buy now
Laureate Education (LAUR.US)	20.88% Laureate Education's 1-year return based on the closing price as of September 19, 2025.	$5 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	2,311,300	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on September 17, 2026, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in education stock

The school and learning industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering education stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in education stock

1. Research the school and learning industry. Before investing, learn about the education stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the education stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like CHGG or LRN. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are education stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in education stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—education stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the school and learning industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best education stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best education stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong education stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular education stocks in or related to the school and learning industry to help narrow down your options:

• Chegg (CHGG)
• Stride (LRN)
• American Public Education (APEI)
• Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)
• TAL Education Group (TAL)
• Zoom Video Communications (ZM)
• New Oriental Education-and-Technology (EDU)
• Coursera (COUR)
• Laureate Education (LAUR)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some education stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each education stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Chegg (CHGG)

Chegg, Inc. provides a learning platform helping businesses bring new skills to their workforce and giving lifelong learners and students the skills and confidence to succeed in the United States and internationally. Its subscription services include Chegg Study, which offers personalized step-by-step learning support from AI, computational engines, and subject matter experts; Chegg Writing that provides students with a suite of tools, such as plagiarism detection scans, grammar and writing fluency checking, expert personalized writing feedback, and premium citation generation; Chegg Math provides a computational engine to help them understand and solve math problems; Chegg Study Pack, a bundle of various subscription product offerings, including Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, and Chegg Math services.

The company also provides a skills-based learning platform to learn technical skills comprising AI, coding, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Closing stock price	$0.70
Market Capitalization The total market value of Chegg's outstanding shares	$81.5 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$172.2 million
Profit margin	-19.96%
Revenue (TTM)	$265.5 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$0.47
52-week stock price range	$0.45 – $1.90

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 17, 2026.

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Stride (LRN)

Stride, Inc., a technology company, provides an educational platform to deliver proprietary and third-party curriculum, software systems, and educational services in the United States. The company offers online coursework and content in software engineering, healthcare, and medical fields, as well as state customized versions of those courses, electives, and instructional supports; end-to-end platform includes single sign-on capability for content management, learning management, student information, data reporting and analytics, and various support systems that provides an educational experience for students; and stand-alone products and services which can provide curriculum and content hosting on customers' learning management systems, or integration with customers' student information systems.

It also provides instructional services that includes customer support for instructional teams comprising recruitment of state-certified teachers, training in research-based online instruction methods and Stride systems, oversight and evaluation services, and ongoing professional development; training options, such as hands-on training, on-demand courses, and support materials.

Closing stock price	$78.90
Market Capitalization The total market value of Stride's outstanding shares	$3.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$950.6 million
Profit margin	13.43%
Revenue (TTM)	$2.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$7.01
52-week stock price range	$60.61 – $155.06

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 17, 2026.

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American Public Education (APEI)

American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.

The company offers 181 degree programs, 110 certificate programs, and four diploma programs in various fields of study, including public service-focused fields, such as nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security, as well as traditional academic fields comprising business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, and liberal arts; and career learning and leadership training in-person and online to the federal workforce.

Closing stock price	$43.88
Market Capitalization The total market value of American Public Education's outstanding shares	$813.2 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$373.1 million
Profit margin	6.84%
Revenue (TTM)	$668 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.45
52-week stock price range	$30.20 – $61.59

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 17, 2026.

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Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates as an education services company in the United States. The company provides technology services, including learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; and academic services, such as program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites.

It also offers counseling services and support, which includes admission services, financial aid, counseling services, and field experience counseling; marketing and communication services, including lead acquisition, digital communications strategy, brand identity, media planning and strategy, video, business intelligence, analytics, and data science, and market research and insights; and back-office services, such as finance and accounting, human resources, audit, and procurement services.

Closing stock price	$151.27
Market Capitalization The total market value of Grand Canyon Education's outstanding shares	$4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$608.4 million
Profit margin	19.63%
Revenue (TTM)	$1.1 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$8.29
52-week stock price range	$134.27 – $223.04

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 17, 2026.

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TAL Education Group (TAL)

TAL Education Group provides smart learning solutions in the People's Republic of China. It offers learning services through Xueersi Peiyou small classes, personalized premium services, and online course offerings.

The company also develops and provides learning content solutions for learners across print, digital and device-based formats, including print books, books integrated with digital learning experiences, learning devices, and mobile applications.

Closing stock price	$11.81
Market Capitalization The total market value of TAL Education Group's outstanding shares	$6.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.8 billion
Profit margin	28.43%
Revenue (TTM)	$3.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.60
52-week stock price range	$8.88 – $13.37

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 10, 2026.

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Zoom Video Communications (ZM)

Zoom Communications, Inc. provides an Artificial Intelligence-first open work platform for human connection in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers Zoom Meetings that offers HD video, voice, chat, and content sharing through mobile devices, desktops, laptops, telephones, and conference room systems; Zoom Phone, a cloud phone system; and Zoom Team Chat enables users to share messages, images, files, and content in desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices.

It also provides Zoom Docs, a modular workspace; Zoom Whiteboard, an interactive canvas; Zoom Clips for capturing video and screen content; Zoom Rooms, a software-based conference room system; and Workspace Reservation.

Closing stock price	$95.36
Market Capitalization The total market value of Zoom Video Communications's outstanding shares	$25.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$3.9 billion
Profit margin	65.19%
Revenue (TTM)	$5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$10.77
52-week stock price range	$70.70 – $114.74

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 13, 2026.

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New Oriental Education-and-Technology (EDU)

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. engages in the provision of private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through four segments: Educational Services and Test Preparation Courses; Private Label Products and Livestreaming E-Commerce; Overseas Study Consulting Services; and Educational Materials and Distribution.

The company offers test preparation courses to students taking language and entrance exams used by educational institutions in the United States, the Commonwealth countries, and the People's Republic of China.

Closing stock price	$55.64
Market Capitalization The total market value of New Oriental Education-and-Technology's outstanding shares	$9.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$3.1 billion
Profit margin	8.39%
Revenue (TTM)	$5.7 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.00
52-week stock price range	$44.25 – $64.22

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 17, 2026.

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Coursera (COUR)

Coursera, Inc. operates an online learning platform that provides education and skills training in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Consumer and Enterprise segments.

The company offers guided projects, courses, and specializations; online bachelor's and master's degrees; postgraduate diplomas; and certificates for entry-level professional, non-entry level professional, university, and MasterTrack programs in the domains of business, computer science, technology, and data science through Coursera.org for Individuals, Coursera Plus, Coursera for Enterprise, Coursera for Business, Coursera for Campus, and Coursera for Government.

Closing stock price	$5.04
Market Capitalization The total market value of Coursera's outstanding shares	$1.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$494.9 million
Profit margin	-15.39%
Revenue (TTM)	$885.4 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$0.71
52-week stock price range	$5.00 – $12.32

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 17, 2026.

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Laureate Education (LAUR)

Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a portfolio of higher education institutions in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs in the areas of medicine and health sciences, engineering and information technology, and business and management through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs.

It also operates universities and technical-vocational institutions, as well as provides high school education services.

Closing stock price	$36.13
Market Capitalization The total market value of Laureate Education's outstanding shares	$5 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$673.5 million
Profit margin	17.57%
Revenue (TTM)	$1.8 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.21
52-week stock price range	$24.98 – $40.93

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on September 17, 2026.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding education stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of education stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the school and learning industry to know when to buy, sell or hold. How to buy stocks in Canada

Frequently asked questions about education stocks

• What are education stocks?

  Education stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the education sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying education stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top education stock to buy in 2026?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" education stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the school and learning industry?

  You can keep track of the latest school and learning news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the school and learning industry.

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