Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is projected to rise to $168.56 by 2027, a +11% move from its current price of $151.88. LOPE is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $150.02 | $151.95 | $153.91 | +0.05% |
| May 30 | $149.29 | $152.02 | $154.80 | +0.09% |
| May 31 | $148.76 | $152.09 | $155.50 | +0.14% |
| Jun 1 | $148.32 | $152.16 | $156.10 | +0.18% |
| Jun 2 | $147.94 | $152.23 | $156.65 | +0.23% |
| Jun 3 | $147.60 | $152.30 | $157.15 | +0.28% |
| Jun 4 | $147.30 | $152.37 | $157.62 | +0.32% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $147.30 | $152.37 | $157.62 | +0.32% |
| Week 2 | $145.72 | $152.86 | $160.36 | +0.65% |
| Week 3 | $144.62 | $153.36 | $162.62 | +0.97% |
| Week 4 | $143.78 | $153.85 | $164.63 | +1.30% |
| Week 5 | $143.09 | $154.35 | $166.49 | +1.63% |
| Week 6 | $142.52 | $154.85 | $168.24 | +1.95% |
| Week 7 | $142.04 | $155.35 | $169.91 | +2.28% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
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.
Grand Canyon Education provides education services to 20 university partners. The company was formerly known as Significant Education, Inc. and changed its name to Grand Canyon Education, Inc. in August 2005. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) sits in the Consumer Defensive category. The current price is $156.70 and the market capitalization is $4.15B. It ranks 1473 by market cap.
The overall price outlook is defined by a long-run forecast that shows rising average prices through 2050, with a progression from 2026 toward higher targets. The forecast highlights a path to a 2050 average of $989.49 and a 2050 max of $1,619.21, with strong upside potential implied by later years.
By 2050, the forecast projects an average price of $989.49 with a maximum of $1,619.21, and an overall bullish sentiment in the later years. The sequence of annual averages suggests meaningful upside beyond the current level, supported by ROIs peaking at 531.5% in 2050.
A major floor 10.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.0% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 15.2% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 20.2% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key LOPE support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of LOPE market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $155.76 | Sell | $155.26 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $157.84 | Sell | $157.54 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $161.70 | Sell | $160.52 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $166.01 | Sell | $164.04 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $166.94 | Sell | $167.22 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $178.39 | Sell | $171.22 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 30.35 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -167.68 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.88 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -8.56 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | -0.02 | Buy |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.22 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -9.03 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 25.75 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -9.33 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -100.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 153.61 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 18.85 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.94 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is Bearish. RSI14 is 40, indicating modest near-term momentum weakness. The 50-day simple moving average is $166.41 and the 200-day simple moving average is $178.82, placing the near-term price below both moving averages.
Support is listed at $156.70 and resistance at $174.92, framing a near-term range. The 30-day price range runs from $144.06 to $170.44, highlighting volatility within the month. Annualized volatility stands at 20%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $151.88 | $151.88 | $205.07 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $137.71 | $168.56 | $215.98 | +11% | Neutral | |
| $147.62 | $184.00 | $241.92 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $159.09 | $201.29 | $270.16 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $164.58 | $211.02 | $288.22 | +39% | Bullish | |
| $196.72 | $255.28 | $354.11 | +68% | Bullish | |
| $218.11 | $286.20 | $402.59 | +88% | Bullish | |
| $227.07 | $301.07 | $428.93 | +98% | Bullish | |
| $247.22 | $331.04 | $477.21 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $239.87 | $324.22 | $472.54 | +113% | Bullish | |
| $367.42 | $517.88 | $790.75 | +241% | Bullish | |
| $584.78 | $883.85 | $1,446.22 | +482% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $151.88 | $151.88 | $177.37 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $130.74 | $152.52 | $181.37 | +0.42% |
| July 2026 | $135.00 | $158.40 | $190.15 | +3.86% |
| August 2026 | $136.89 | $161.34 | $195.08 | +1.86% |
| September 2026 | $136.20 | $161.12 | $195.97 | -0.14% |
| October 2026 | $138.75 | $164.69 | $201.40 | +2.22% |
| November 2026 | $141.52 | $168.48 | $207.01 | +2.30% |
| December 2026 | $139.17 | $166.16 | $205.07 | -1.38% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month LOPE forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, LOPE is projected to trade between $151.88 and $205.07, averaging $151.88 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $151.88. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $168.56, within a $137.71 to $215.98 range. That is up +11% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +11% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, LOPE could reach as high as $241.92, with a base case around $184.00 and support toward $147.62 — roughly +21% from $151.88. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect LOPE to range from $159.09 to $270.16 through 2029. The $201.29 average target implies a +33% move from current prices. That is up +9% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The LOPE price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $211.02 (low $164.58, high $288.22) — a potential gain of +39% on today's $151.88. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, LOPE is projected to trade between $196.72 and $354.11, averaging $255.28 — a potential gain of +68% from today's $151.88. That is up +21% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $286.20, within a $218.11 to $402.59 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +88% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, LOPE could reach as high as $428.93, with a base case around $301.07 and support toward $227.07 — roughly +98% from $151.88. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect LOPE to range from $247.22 to $477.21 through 2034. The $331.04 average target implies a +118% move from current prices. That is up +10% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The LOPE price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $324.22 (low $239.87, high $472.54) — a potential gain of +113% on today's $151.88. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, LOPE is projected to trade between $367.42 and $790.75, averaging $517.88 — a potential gain of +241% from today's $151.88. That is up +60% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $883.85, within a $584.78 to $1,446.22 range. That is up +71% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +482% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in LOPE today (≈ 6.584145 LOPE) could be worth
$5,819.39
+$4,819.39 (+482%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected LOPE price of $883.85 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in LOPEwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in LOPE on May 27, 2025 (≈ 5.080268 LOPE) would be worth
$771.59
-$228.41 (-22.8%) today · 0.77× · US Dollar
Based on a LOPE entry price of $196.84 vs. today's $151.88.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $158.76 | $956.66 | -4.3% |
| 1 month ago | $165.4 | $918.26 | -8.2% |
| 3 months ago | $159.85 | $950.14 | -5.0% |
| 6 months ago | $157.74 | $962.85 | -3.7% |
| 1 year ago | $196.84 | $771.59 | -22.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $91.43 | $1,661.16 | +66.1% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our LOPE forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $300.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $300.00: $7.95B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory with rising average prices and increasing ROIs across the years. For 2026, the avg is $156.70 with a min of $153.90 and a max of $211.91 and 0% ROI, reflecting a Neutral sentiment.
From 2027 onward, the avg climbs to $177.05 (ROI 13%) and $194.44 (ROI 24.1%) in 2028 and to $213.60 (ROI 36.3%) in 2029, with 2030 at $227.62 (ROI 45.3%) and a bullish sentiment. The forecast continues higher with 2031 at $276.50 (ROI 76.5%), 2032 at $309.95 (ROI 97.8%), 2033 at $328.43 (ROI 109.6%), 2034 at $360.89 (ROI 130.3%), and 2035 at $353.83 (ROI 125.8%), all Bullish.
In 2040 the avg is $576.82 (ROI 268.1%), and by 2050 the avg is $989.49 (ROI 531.5%), with a max of $1,619.21. This path implies substantial upside potential but remains estimates, not guarantees. The figures reflect the stated forecasts and should be considered within the inherent uncertainty of long-range projections.
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The forecast for 2030 shows an average price of $227.62 with a maximum of $310.97 and a minimum of $177.49, and an ROI of 45.3%. The sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast indicates a bullish multi-year path, with the average price rising to $227.62 by 2030 and to $989.49 by 2050, and ROIs reaching 45.3% in 2030 and 531.5% in 2050. Sentiment shifts to BULLISH in the later years, though these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The 2050 forecast includes a $989.49 average price and a maximum of $1,619.21, implying the potential to exceed $1,000 at the upper end.
Current price is $156.70 and market cap is $4.15B.
The 30-day range is $144.06 to $170.44.
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