Perdoceo Education Corporation's stock surged 5.93% in the after-hours session following the release of its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results.

The postsecondary education provider reported Q4 revenue of $211.64 million, a 20% year-over-year increase that slightly beat analyst estimates. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.59, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.54 by 9.26%. For the full year, revenue grew 24.2% to $846.1 million, supported by a 7.3% increase in total student enrollments.

Additional positive catalysts included the announcement of a new $100 million stock repurchase program, a quarterly dividend declaration of $0.15 per share, and a strong 2026 outlook with projected adjusted EPS between $2.97 and $3.12. These robust financial results and shareholder-friendly actions drove significant investor optimism after the market close.