Perdoceo Education Shares Sold by Clifford Capital Partners

Institutional investor reduces stake in for-profit education company

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:49am

Clifford Capital Partners LLC, an investment management firm, reduced its holdings in shares of Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO) by 18.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. Perdoceo Education is a for-profit postsecondary education provider offering certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs through its Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University brands.

Why it matters

The reduction in Clifford Capital's stake in Perdoceo Education reflects broader trends in the for-profit education sector, which has faced regulatory scrutiny and declining enrollment in recent years. The sale also highlights the volatility and shifting investor sentiment around Perdoceo's stock performance.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Clifford Capital Partners sold 120,526 shares of Perdoceo Education, reducing its total stake to 548,381 shares. Perdoceo Education accounts for 3.6% of Clifford Capital's portfolio, making it the firm's 11th largest holding. The sale comes as Perdoceo Education's stock price has fluctuated, closing at $35.78 on Friday, up 2.3% for the day.

  • Clifford Capital Partners reduced its Perdoceo Education holdings in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Clifford Capital Partners LLC

An investment management firm that reduced its stake in Perdoceo Education Corporation.

Perdoceo Education Corporation

A for-profit postsecondary education provider offering certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs through its Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University brands.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Clifford Capital's stake in Perdoceo Education reflects the ongoing challenges facing the for-profit education sector, which has seen increased regulatory scrutiny and declining enrollment in recent years. This sale highlights the volatility and shifting investor sentiment around Perdoceo's stock performance.