Legacy Education Stock Price Dips Slightly

Shares of the career education company traded down 0.7% on Friday.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:38am

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Legacy Education Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:LGCY) saw its share price decline 0.7% during mid-day trading on Friday, with the stock reaching a low of $13.42 before closing at $13.60. Trading volume increased 53% from the average session, with 52,410 shares changing hands.

Why it matters

As a career-focused education provider, Legacy Education's stock performance is closely watched as an indicator of demand for its vocational and nursing programs across its three California campuses. The slight dip may reflect broader market conditions, but the company's consistent profitability and growth suggest ongoing interest in its real-world training model.

The details

Legacy Education's 50-day moving average is $12.58, while its 200-day average is $10.80. The company has a market capitalization of $171.50 million, a P/E ratio of 22.30, and a beta of 2.81. In its most recent earnings report, Legacy Education posted $0.15 in earnings per share on $19.18 million in revenue, with a net margin of 11.02% and a return on equity of 19.46%.

  • Legacy Education's share price traded down 0.7% during mid-day trading on Friday, April 12, 2026.
  • The stock reached a low of $13.42 and closed at $13.60 on April 12, 2026.

The players

Legacy Education Inc.

A career-focused education provider that owns and operates three career colleges in California, offering programs in fields like nursing, medical assisting, and ultrasound technology.

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The takeaway

While the slight dip in Legacy Education's stock price may raise some short-term concerns, the company's consistent profitability, growth, and focus on real-world vocational training suggest it remains well-positioned to meet ongoing demand for career-oriented education programs in California and beyond.