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Capella Education Company (CPLA) Investment Summary:
We are an exclusively online post-secondary education services company. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Capella University, we offer a variety of doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s programs in the following markets: health and human services, business management and technology, and education. We focus on master’s and doctoral degrees, with over 80% of our learners enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program. Our academic offerings combine competency-based curricula with the convenience and flexibility of an online learning format. We design our offerings to help working adult learners develop specific competencies that they can employ in their workplace. We actively support and engage with our learners throughout their programs to enhance their prospects for successful program completion. We believe that the relevance and convenience of our programs provide a quality educational experience for our learners. ... More..."http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2008%2f03%2f05%2f0001193125-08-047961.html#FIS_BUSINESS"www.capellaeducationcompany.com
1,530 Employees
Founded in 1991
CAPELLA EDUCATION CO (CPLA:NASDAQ)
LAST $90.10 USD
CHANGE TODAY -0.55 -0.61%
VOLUME 276.3K
As of 8:10 PM 03/19/10 All times are local (Market data is delayed by at least 15 minutes).
Snapshot of CAPELLA EDUCATION CO (CPLA)
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OPEN
$90.44
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PREVIOUS CLOSE
$90.65
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DAY HIGH
$91.36
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DAY LOW
$89.79
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52 WEEK HIGH
03/18/10 - $91.39
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52 WEEK LOW
04/13/09 - $46.37
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MARKET CAP
1.5B
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AVERAGE VOLUME 10 D
147.5K
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EPS TTM
$2.50
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SHARES OUTSTANDING
16.7M
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CPLA Does Not Pay Dividends
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P/E TTM
36.0x
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Key developments for CAPELLA EDUCATION CO (CPLA)
Capella Education Co. Announces Executive Changes
02/23/2010
Capella Education Co. through its subsidiary Capella University Inc. announced that Capella chief executive officer Kevin Gilligan was named as chairman of the Capella Education Co's board of directors. Founder Stephen G. Shank retired as chairman and remains on the board of directors.
Capella Education Co. Presents at EduRG Conference 2010, Feb-27-2010
02/23/2010
Capella Education Co. Presents at EduRG Conference 2010, Feb-27-2010. Venue: Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States. Speakers: Keith Koch, Vice President of Next Generation Learning.
Capella Education Co. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2009; Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter Ending March 31, 2010 and Full Year of Fiscal Year 2010
02/16/2010
Capella Education Co. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. For the quarter, revenues increased 24.8% to $94.5 million, compared to $75.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Operating income increased by 39.9% to $22.9 million, compared to $16.4 million for the same period in 2008. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $15.0 million, compared to $11.2 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of 34.4%. Diluted net income per share was $0.88, compared to $0.66 for the same period in 2008. Income before income taxes was $23,403,000 against $17,215,000 for the same period a year earlier. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, revenues increased by 22.9% to $334.6 million, compared to $272.3 million for the same period in 2008. Operating income for 2009 was $63.9 million or 19.1% of revenue, compared to $40.1 million or 14.7% of revenue during 2008. Net income was $42.7 million or $2.51 per weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding compared to $28.8 million or $1.66 per share for 2008. Income before income taxes was $66,306,000 against $44,163,000 for the same period a year earlier. Cash flow from operations for 2009 was $69.1 million compared to $44.8 million in 2008, an increase of 54.0%. Capital expenditures were $16,436,000 against $14,375,000 for the same period a year earlier. For the first quarter ending March 31, 2010, the company expects revenue to grow by 28% to 30% compared to first quarter 2009. The operating margin is anticipated to be approximately 20% to 21% of total revenue for the first quarter of 2010. For fiscal year 2010, the company expects revenue to grow by 24.5% to 26.5% year-over-year. Operating income for 2010 is expected to grow by 35% to 45% year-over-year, which would translate to operating margins of 21% to 22%. For the first quarter ending March 31, 2010, the company expects revenue to grow by 28% to 30% compared to first quarter 2009. The operating margin is anticipated to be approximately 20% to 21% of total revenue for the first quarter of 2010.
Capella Education Company financial resources
CPLA Competitors
| Company | Last | Change |
| Blackboard Inc | $43.24 USD | -0.59 |
| Bridgepoint Education Inc | $23.96 USD | +0.14 |
| Grand Canyon Education Inc | $25.47 USD | +0.40 |
| K12 Inc | $23.24 USD | +0.25 |
| SkillSoft PLC | $10.65 USD | 0.00 |
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Industry Analysis
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| Price/Earnings | 36.0x |
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| Price/Sales | 4.5x |
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| Price/Book | 8.2x |
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| Price/Cash Flow | 35.3x |
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| TEV/Sales | 4.0x |
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More Recent Financial News About Capella Education Company
Capella University, an Accredited Online University, to Hold Its 18th Commencement Ceremony
2010-03-18 01:32:03
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Capella Education Company Names Kevin Gilligan Board Chairman
2010-03-01 06:24:51
Quote: CapellaEducation CompanyCPLANews), a provider of exclusivelyonline post-secondary education through its wholly owned subsidiaryCapella University, announced today that Capella chief executive officerKevin Gilligan was named as chairman of the Capella Education Companyboard of directors. Founder Stephen G. Shank retired as chairman andremains on the board of directors. Gilligan was named chief executiveofficer in March of 2009.“The Board of Directors is confident in Kevin’s leadershi...Read article
Capella Education Company Names Kevin Gilligan Board Chairman
2010-02-24 02:37:05
Quote: CapellaEducation CompanyCPLANews), a provider of exclusivelyonline post-secondary education through its wholly owned subsidiaryCapella University, announced today that Capella chief executive officerKevin Gilligan was named as chairman of the Capella Education Companyboard of directors. Founder Stephen G. Shank retired as chairman andremains on the board of directors. Gilligan was named chief executiveofficer in March of 2009.“The Board of Directors is confident in Kevin’s leadershi...Read article
Capella CEO takes over chairman post
2010-02-24 02:37:04
Quote: Capella Education Co. CEO Kevin Gilligan will also serve as chairman of the Minneapolis-based education company’s board.Gilligan, who became CEO in March 2009, takes over the chairman post from Capella founder Stephen Shank, who remains on the company’s board.“Kevin has demonstrated a keen sense for strategic direction and expert operational capabilities. He is firmly grounded in Capella’s values, unique culture and commitment to talent development and is carrying on our ...Read article
Capella Education shares
2010-02-23 09:19:19
Quote: NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Capella Education Co. jumped nearly 8 percent Tuesday morning after the online classes provider said it expected continued strong enrollment growth to keep driving profit.The Minneapolis company posted better-than-expected sales and earnings for its fourth quarter, and suggested that 2010 profit would be significantly stronger than Wall Street analysts had expected.For-profit education providers have seen double-digit increases in new students throughout the recession ...Read article
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2010-02-22 08:15:17
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Capella Education shares
2010-02-22 08:15:17
Quote: NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Capella Education Co. jumped nearly 8 percent Tuesday morning after the online classes provider said it expected continued strong enrollment growth to keep driving profit.The Minneapolis company posted better-than-expected sales and earnings for its fourth quarter, and suggested that 2010 profit would be significantly stronger than Wall Street analysts had expected.For-profit education providers have seen double-digit increases in new students throughout the recession ...Read article
Capella Education shares
2010-02-17 01:31:09
Quote: NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Capella Education Co. jumped nearly 8 percent Tuesday morning after the online classes provider said it expected continued strong enrollment growth to keep driving profit.The Minneapolis company posted better-than-expected sales and earnings for its fourth quarter, and suggested that 2010 profit would be significantly stronger than Wall Street analysts had expected.For-profit education providers have seen double-digit increases in new students throughout the recession ...Read article
CAPELLA EDUCATION CO Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhi
2010-02-17 01:31:09
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UPDATE - Capella Q4 results beat estimates, sees strong Q1 rev
2010-02-17 01:31:08
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Quote: UPDATE 3-Capella Q4 results beat estimates, sees strong Q1 rev
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Capella beats Q4 estimates, forecasts strong Q1
2010-02-17 01:31:08
Quote: Capella Education Co.’s profit for the fourth quarter of 2009 beat analyst estimates, driven by revenue growth of nearly 25 percent.The Minneapolis-based parent company of Capella University reported net income of $15 million, or 88 cents per diluted share, for the three months ended Dec. 31. That compares to earnings of $11.2 million, or 66 per share, in the year-ago period.Capella posted revenue of $94.5 million in the fourth quarter, a 24.8 percent increase from $75.8 million a year ear...Read article
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2010-02-17 01:31:06
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Capella Education Schools The Street
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Capella Education Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
2010-02-16 07:13:42
Quote: 31, 2009.“We’re very pleased with fourth quarter results, our impressive fullyear 2009 performance in all areas, and our momentum as we enter 2010,â€said Kevin Gilligan, chief executive officer of Capella EducationCompany. “Enrollment growth at all degree levels was strong, our newprogram launches were successful and we made meaningful processimprovements while further enhancing our learners’ experience. Wecontinued to make substantial investments in our future gro...Read article
Capella University Launches Online Doctor of Business Administration
2010-02-16 07:13:42
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Q4 2009 Capella Education Company Earnings Release - Before Market Open
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