Stride, Inc.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 6, 2025.
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FY2025 · Filed Aug 6, 2025
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Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-07.
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ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-06.
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ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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In this section of the Form 10-K, we provide our financial information comparison for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Our financial information comparison for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on August 6, 2024.
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reconciliation was finalized and the outcome became known and reasonably estimable. While these items contributed to reported revenue in each period, they were not a significant driver of the year over year change.
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Impairment of long-lived assets. Impairment of long-lived assets for the year ended June 30, 2025 was $59.5 million. The impairment relates to the intangible assets and operating lease right-of-use assets associated with an asset group unrelated to our core operations, comprised entirely of Galvanize, a wholly-owned subsidiary. We did not have any impairments of long-lived assets during the year ended June 30, 2024.
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In this section of the Form 10-K, we provide our discussion of the changes in liquidity and capital resources for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Our discussion of the changes in liquidity and capital resources for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2024.
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Environmental, Social and Governance
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As overseers of risk and stewards of long-term enterprise value, Stride’s Board of Directors play a vital role in
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assessing our organization’s environmental and social impacts. They are also responsible for understanding the potential impact and related risks of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues on the organization’s operating model. Our Board and management aim to identify those ESG issues most likely to impact business operations and growth. We craft policies that are appropriate for our industry and that are of concern to our employees, investors, customers and other key stakeholders. Our Board helps ensure that the Company’s leaders have ample opportunity to leverage ESG for the long-term good of the organization, its stakeholders, and society. Each Committee of the Board monitors ESG efforts in their respective areas, with the Nominating and Governance Committee coordinating across all Committees.
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Since our inception more than 20 years ago, we have removed barriers that impact academic equity. We provide high-quality education for anyone—particularly those in underserved communities—as a means to foster economic empowerment and address societal inequities from kindergarten all the way through college and career readiness. We reinforced our commitment in this area by launching several initiatives including initially offering scholarships to advance education and career opportunities for students in underserved communities, expanding career pathways in socially responsible law enforcement and increasing employment of teachers in underserved communities at Stride-powered schools. We developed interactive, modular courses focused on racial equity and social justice that are being made available for free to every public school.
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Among the many ESG issues we support within the Company, we endeavor to promote diversity and inclusion across every aspect of the organization. We sponsor employee resource groups to provide support for female, minority, differently abled, LGBTQ+, and veteran employees and support employee volunteer efforts. Our commitment is evident in the make-up of our leadership team. We have more minorities in executive management and more women in executive management than the representative population. Importantly, our Board of Directors is also diverse with female, Hispanic, and black or African American members.
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Our commitment to ESG initiatives is an endeavor both the Board and management undertake for the general betterment of those both inside and outside of our Company.
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The nature of our business supports environmental sustainability. Most of our employees work from home and most students at Stride-powered schools attend virtual classes, even prior to the COVID-19 crisis, reducing the carbon output from commuting in cars or buses. Our online curriculum reduces the need for paper. Our meetings are most often held virtually using digital first presentations rather than paper.
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Revenues. Our revenues for the year ended June 30, 2023 were $1,837.4 million, representing an increase of $150.7 million, or 8.9%, from $1,686.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2022. General Education revenues decreased $142.4 million, or 11.2%, year over year. The decrease in General Education revenues was primarily due to the 21.6% decrease in enrollments, and changes to school mix (distribution of enrollments by school). Career Learning revenues increased $293.1 million, or 71.0%, primarily due to a 57.3% increase in enrollments and school mix.
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the year ended June 30, 2023 were $481.6 million, representing an increase of $41.8 million, or 9.5%, from $439.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $31.3 million in personnel and related benefit costs and $17.4 million in professional services and marketing expenses, partially offset by a decrease of $6.5 million in bad debt expense and $1.5 million in net operating lease expense. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were 26.2% of revenues during the year ended June 30, 2023, an increase from 26.1% for the year ended June 30, 2022.
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Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2023 was $203.2 million compared to $206.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2022. The $3.7 million decrease in cash provided by operations between periods was primarily due to a decrease in working capital of $2.6 million.
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Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2022 was $206.9 million compared to $134.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2021. The $72.7 million increase in cash provided by operations between periods was primarily due to an increase in net income and a lower increase in accounts receivable, partially offset by a decrease in accrued compensation and benefits and deferred revenue and other liabilities.
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Net cash used in investing activities for the years ended June 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $139.9 million, $118.2 million and $110.8 million, respectively.
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Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2023 increased $7.4 million from the year ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher net purchases of marketable securities of $4.2 million and an increase in capital expenditures year over year of $1.1 million.
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Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2022 decreased $54.6 million from the year ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the acquisitions of MedCerts and Tech Elevator for $71.1 million in fiscal year 2021, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures year over year of $15.3 million.
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Net cash used in financing activities for the years ended June 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $49.1 million, $63.5 million and $93.3 million, respectively.
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Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 decreased $14.4 million from the year ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the repurchase of restricted stock for income tax withholding of $5.3 million, a payment of contingent consideration of $7.0 million in fiscal year 2023, and a decrease in the repayment of finance lease obligations incurred for the acquisition of student computers of $2.1 million.
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Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2022 decreased $297.9 million from the year ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the net proceeds from the issuance of our Notes of $408.6 million, partially offset by capped call purchases related to the Notes of $60.4 million, the repayment on our Credit Facility of $100.0 million in fiscal year 2021; $22.9 million in deferred purchase consideration payments related to MedCerts and
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Tech Elevator in fiscal year 2022; and an increase in the repurchase of restricted stock for income tax withholding of $37.9 million.
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Products and services for the General Education market are predominantly focused on core subjects, including math, English, science and history, for kindergarten through twelfth grade students to help build a common foundation of knowledge. These programs provide an alternative to traditional school options and address a range of student needs. Products and services are delivered as a comprehensive school-as-a-service offering for schools or as stand-alone products
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General Education products and services are predominantly focused on core subjects, including math, English, science and history, for kindergarten through twelfth grade students to help build a common foundation of knowledge. These programs provide an alternative to traditional school options and address a range of student needs. Products and services are delivered as a comprehensive school-as-a-service offering for schools or as stand-alone products and services. A
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and services. A student enrolled in a school that offers Stride’s General Education program may elect to take career courses, but that student and the associated revenue is reported as a General Education enrollment and General Education revenue.
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student enrolled in a school that offers Stride’s General Education program may elect to take career courses, but that student and the associated revenue is reported as a General Education enrollment and General Education revenue.
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Career Learning products and services are focused on developing skills to enter and succeed in careers in high-growth, in-demand industries—including information technology, healthcare and general business. We provide middle and high school students with Career Learning programs that complement their core general education coursework. Stride offers multiple career pathways through a diverse catalog of courses. The middle school program exposes students to a variety of career options and introduces career skill development. In high school, students may engage in industry content pathway courses, project-based learning in virtual teams, and career development services. High school students have the opportunity to progress toward certifications, connect with industry professionals, earn college credits while in high school, and participate in job shadowing and/or work-based learning experiences that facilitate success in today’s digital, tech-enabled economy. A student is reported as a Career Learning enrollment and associated Career Learning revenue only if the student is enrolled in a Career Learning program. Like General Education products and services, the products and services for Career Learning are sold as a comprehensive school-as-a-service offering or as stand-alone products and services.
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Career Learning products and services are focused on developing skills to enter and succeed in careers in high-growth, in-demand industries—including information technology, healthcare and general business. We provide middle and high school students with Career Learning programs that complement their core general education coursework. Stride offers multiple career pathways through a broad catalog of courses. The middle school program exposes students to a variety of career options and introduces career skill development. In high school, students may engage in industry content pathway courses, project-based learning in virtual teams, and career development services. High school students have the opportunity to progress toward certifications, connect with industry professionals, earn college credits while in high school, and participate in job shadowing and/or work-based learning experiences that facilitate success in today’s digital, tech-enabled economy. A student is reported as a Career Learning enrollment and associated Career Learning revenue only if the student is enrolled in a Career Learning program. Like General Education products and services, the products and services for Career Learning are sold as a comprehensive school-as-a-service offering or as stand-alone products and services.
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During the 2023-2024 school year, we provided our school-as-a-service offering to 91 schools in 31 states and the District of Columbia in the General Education market, and 56 schools or programs in 27 states and the District of Columbia in the Career Learning market.
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During the 2024-2025 school year, we provided our school-as-a-service offering to 89 schools in 31 states and the District of Columbia in the General Education market, and 56 schools or programs in 27 states and the District of Columbia in the Career Learning market.
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The two key financial metrics that we use to assess financial performance are revenues and operating income. During the year ended June 30, 2024, revenues increased to $2,040.1 million from $1,837.4 million in the prior year, an increase of 11.0%. Over the same period, operating income increased to $249.6 million from $165.5 million in the prior year, an increase of 50.8%. The increase in operating income was driven by revenue growth and an increase in gross margin. Additionally, we use the non-financial metric of total enrollments to assess performance, as enrollment is a key driver of our revenues. Total enrollments for the year ended June 30, 2024 were 194.3 thousand, an increase of 16.1 thousand, or 9.0%, over the prior year. Our revenues are subject to annual school district financial audits, which incorporate enrollment counts, funding and other routine financial audit considerations. The results from these audits and other routine changes in funding estimates are incorporated into the Company’s monthly funding estimates for the current and prior periods. Historically, aggregate funding estimates have differed from actual reimbursements, generally in the range of 2% of annual revenue or less, which may vary from year to year.
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The two key financial metrics that we use to assess financial performance are revenues and operating income. During the year ended June 30, 2025, revenues increased to $2,405.3 million from $2,040.1 million in the prior year, an increase of 17.9%. Over the same period, operating income increased to $360.1 million from $249.6 million in the prior year, an increase of 44.3%. The increase in operating income was driven by revenue growth and an increase in gross margin. Additionally, we use the non-financial metric of total enrollments to assess performance, as enrollment is a key driver of our revenues. Total enrollments for the year ended June 30, 2025 were 234.0 thousand, an increase of 39.7 thousand, or 20.4%, over the prior year. Our revenues are subject to annual school district financial audits, which incorporate enrollment counts, funding and other routine financial audit considerations. The results from these audits and other routine changes in funding estimates are incorporated into the Company’s monthly funding estimates for the current and prior periods. Historically, aggregate funding estimates have differed from actual reimbursements, generally in the range of 2% of annual revenue or less, which may vary from year to year.
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We also distribute our educational platform to schools and school districts across the U.S. and, provide access to our digital content, learning software, teachers, and support services. Public schools and school districts are increasingly adopting digital educational solutions to augment teaching practices, launch new learning models, cost effectively expand course offerings, provide schedule flexibility, improve student engagement, increase graduation rates, replace textbooks, and retain students. State education funds traditionally allocated for textbook and print materials have also been authorized for the purchase of digital content, including online courses, and in some cases mandated access to online courses.
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We also distribute our educational platform to schools and school districts across the U.S. and, provide access to our digital content, learning software, teachers, and support services. Public schools and school districts are increasingly adopting digital educational solutions to augment teaching practices, launch new learning models, cost effectively expand course offerings, provide schedule flexibility, improve student engagement, increase graduation rates, replace textbooks,
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The discussion of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of our analysis form the basis for making assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, and the impact of such differences may be material to our consolidated financial statements. Our critical accounting policies have been discussed with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
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The discussion of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The results of our analysis form the basis for making assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, and the impact of such differences may be material to our consolidated financial statements. Our critical accounting policies have been discussed with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
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We provide an integrated package of systems, services, products, and professional expertise that is administered together to support a virtual or blended public school. Contractual agreements generally span multiple years with performance obligations being isolated to annual periods which generally coincide with our fiscal year. Customers of these programs can obtain administrative support, information technology, academic support services, online curriculum, learning systems platforms and instructional services under the terms of a negotiated service agreement. The schools receive funding on a per student basis from the state in which the public school or school district is located. Shipments of materials for schools that occur in the fourth fiscal quarter and for the upcoming school year are recorded in deferred revenue.
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We provide an integrated package of systems, services, products, and professional expertise that is administered together to support a virtual or blended public school. Contractual agreements generally span multiple years with performance obligations being isolated to annual periods which generally coincide with our fiscal year. Customers of these programs can obtain administrative support, information technology, academic support services, online curriculum, learning systems platforms and instructional services under the terms of a negotiated service agreement. The schools receive funding on a per student basis from the state in which the public school or school district is located. Shipments of materials for schools that occur in the fourth fiscal quarter and the upcoming school year are recorded in deferred revenue.
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To determine the pro rata amount of revenue to recognize in a fiscal quarter, we estimate the total expected funds each school will receive in a particular school year. Total funds for a school are primarily a function of the number of students enrolled in the school and established per enrollment funding levels, which are generally published on an annual basis by the state or school district. We review its estimates of funding periodically, and updates as necessary, by adjusting its year-to-date earned revenues to be proportional to the total expected revenues to be earned during the fiscal year. Actual school funding may vary from these estimates and the impact of these differences could impact our results of operations. Since the end of the school year coincides with the end of our fiscal year, annual revenues are generally based on actual
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To determine the pro rata amount of revenue to recognize in a fiscal quarter, we estimate the total expected funds each school will receive in a particular school year. Total funds for a school are primarily a function of the number of students enrolled in the school and established per enrollment funding levels, which are generally published on an annual basis by the state or school district. We review our estimates of funding periodically and update as necessary by adjusting our year-to-date earned revenues to be proportional to the total expected revenues to be earned during the fiscal year. Actual school funding may vary from these estimates and the impact of these differences could impact our results of operations. Since the end of the school year coincides with the end of our fiscal year, annual revenues are generally based on actual school funding and actual costs incurred (including costs for our services to the schools plus other costs the schools may incur). Our schools’ reported results are subject to annual school district financial audits, which incorporate enrollment counts, funding and other routine financial audit considerations. The results of these audits are incorporated into the Company’s monthly funding estimates for the current and prior periods. For the years ended June 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s aggregate funding estimates differed from actual reimbursements impacting total reported revenue by approximately 1.8%, 2.8%, and 1.6%, respectively.
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In addition, we contract with individual customers who have access for one to two years to company-provided online curriculum and generally prepay for services to be received. Adult learners enroll in courses that provide specialized training in a specific industry. Each of these contracts are considered to be one performance obligation. We recognize these revenues pro rata over the maximum term of the customer contract based on the defined contract price.
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In addition, we contract with individual customers who have access for one to two years to company-provided online curriculum and generally prepay for services to be received. Adult learners enroll in courses that provide specialized training in a specific industry. Each of these contracts is considered to be one performance obligation. We recognize these revenues pro rata over the maximum term of the customer contract based on the defined contract price.
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We provide job training over a specified contract period to enterprises. Each of these contracts are considered to be one performance obligation. We recognize these revenues based on the number of students trained during the term of the contract based on the defined contract price.
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We provide job training over a specified contract period to enterprises. Each of these contracts is considered to be one performance obligation. We recognize these revenues based on the number of students trained during the term of the contract based on the defined contract price.
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We have a valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets of $7.4 million and $6.8 million as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for the amount that will likely not be realized.
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We have a valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets of $7.6 million and $7.4 million as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, for the amount that will likely not be realized.
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If the mix of enrollments changes, our revenues will be impacted to the extent the average revenue per enrollment is significantly different. We do not award or permit incentive compensation to be paid to our public school program enrollment staff or contractors based on the number of students enrolled.
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If the mix of enrollments changes, our revenues will be impacted to the extent the average revenue per enrollment is significantly different. We do not award or permit incentive compensation to be paid to our public school program
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Stride has invested over $700 million in the last twenty years to develop curriculum, systems, instructional practices and support services that enable us to support hundreds of thousands of students. The following describes the various products and services that we provide to customers. Products and services are provided on an individual basis as well as customized solutions, such as our most comprehensive school-as-a-service offering which supports our clients in operating full-time virtual or blended schools. Stride is continuously innovating to remain at the forefront of effective educational techniques to meet students’ needs. It continues to expand upon its personalized learning model, improve the user experience of its products, and develop tools and partnerships to more effectively engage and serve students, teachers, and administrators.
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We have developed curriculum, systems, instructional practices and support services that enable us to support hundreds of thousands of students. The following describes the various products and services that we provide to customers. Products and services are provided on an individual basis as well as customized solutions, such as our most comprehensive school-as-a-service offering which supports our clients in operating full-time virtual or blended schools. Stride is continuously innovating to remain at the forefront of effective educational techniques to meet students’ needs. It continues to expand upon its personalized learning model, improve the user experience of its products, and develop tools and partnerships to more effectively engage and serve students, teachers, and administrators.
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Curriculum and Content – Stride has one of the largest digital research-based curriculum portfolios for the K-12 online education industry that includes some of the best - in - class content available in the market. Our customers can select from hundreds of high-quality, engaging, online coursework and content, as well as many state customized versions of those courses, electives, and instructional supports. Since our inception, we have built core courses on a foundation of rigorous standards, following the guidance and recommendations of leading educational organizations at the national and state levels. State standards are continually evolving, and we continually invest in our curriculum to meet these changing requirements. We provide high-quality, engaging, online coursework and content in software engineering, healthcare, and medical fields.
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Curriculum and Content – We have one of the largest digital research-based curriculum portfolios for the K-12 online education industry that includes some of the best - in - class content available in the market. Our customers can select from hundreds of high-quality, engaging, online coursework and content, as well as many state customized versions of those courses, electives, and instructional supports. Since our inception, we have built core courses on a foundation of rigorous standards, following the guidance and recommendations of leading educational organizations at the national and state levels. State standards are continually evolving, and we continually invest in our curriculum to meet these changing requirements. We provide high-quality, engaging, online coursework and content in software engineering, healthcare, and medical fields.
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Systems – We have established a secure and reliable technology platform, which integrates proprietary and third-party systems, to provide a high-quality educational environment and gives us the capability to grow our customer programs and enrollment. Our end-to-end platform includes single-sign on capability for our content management, learning management, student information, data reporting and analytics, and various support systems that allow customers to provide a high-quality and personalized educational experience for students. Stand-alone products and services can provide curriculum and content hosting on customers’ LMSs, or integration with customers’ student information systems.
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Systems – We have established a secure and reliable technology platform, which integrates proprietary and third-party systems, to provide a high-quality educational environment and gives us the capability to grow our customer programs and enrollment. Our end-to-end platform includes single-sign on capability for our content management, learning management, student information, data reporting and analytics, and various support systems that allow customers to provide a high-quality and personalized educational experience for students. Stand-alone products and services can provide curriculum and content hosting on customers’ learning management systems, or integration with customers’ student information systems.
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Revenues. Our revenues for the year ended June 30, 2024 were $2,040.1 million, representing an increase of $202.7 million, or 11.0%, from $1,837.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2023. General Education revenues increased $157.8 million, or 13.9%, year over year. The increase in General Education revenues was primarily due to the 8.3% increase in enrollments, and changes to school mix (distribution of enrollments by school). Career Learning revenues increased $44.9 million, or 6.4%, primarily due to a 10.3% increase in enrollments and school mix.
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Revenues. Our revenues for the year ended June 30, 2025 were $2,405.3 million, representing an increase of $365.2 million, or 17.9%, from $2,040.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. General Education revenues increased $159.5 million, or 12.4%, year over year. The primary drivers for the increase in revenue were a 13.2% increase in enrollments, and changes to school mix. Career Learning revenues increased $205.8 million, or 27.4%, primarily due to a 32.5% increase in enrollments and school mix. In addition, revenue recognized in each of the periods includes certain adjustments resulting from the completion of state and district audits and reconciliation processes related to services provided in prior years. These adjustments were not material and were recognized in the period in which the audit or
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Instructional costs and services expenses. Instructional costs and services expenses for the year ended June 30, 2024 were $1,276.5 million, representing an increase of $86.2 million, or 7.2%, from $1,190.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2023. This increase in expense was due to hiring of personnel in growth states and salary increases. Instructional costs and services expenses were 62.6% of revenues during the year ended June 30, 2024, a decrease from 64.8% for the year ended June 30, 2023.
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Instructional costs and services expenses. Instructional costs and services expenses for the year ended June 30, 2025 were $1,461.4 million, representing an increase of $184.9 million, or 14.5%, from $1,276.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. This increase in expense was due to hiring of personnel in growth states and salary increases. Instructional costs and services expenses were 60.8% of revenues during the year ended June 30, 2025, a decrease from 62.6% for the year ended June 30, 2024.
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended June 30, 2024 were $514.0 million, representing an increase of $32.4 million, or 6.7% from $481.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $9.5 million in personnel and related benefit costs, $6.4 million in professional services, and $13.7 million in bad debt expense. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were 25.2% of revenues during the year ended June 30, 2024, a decrease from 26.2% for the year ended June 30, 2023.
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended June 30, 2025 were $524.3 million, representing an increase of $10.3 million, or 2.0% from $514.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $14.2 million in personnel and related benefit costs, including stock-based compensation, partially offset by a decrease of $7.6 million in bad debt expense. Selling, general, and administrative expenses were 21.8% of revenues during the year ended June 30, 2025, a decrease from 25.2% for the year ended June 30, 2024.
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Interest income (expense), net. Net interest expense for the year ended June 30, 2024 was $8.8 million as compared to $8.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2023. The increase in net interest expense was primarily due to an increase in interest expense related to our finance leases.
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Interest expense, net. Net interest expense for the year ended June 30, 2025 was $10.5 million as compared to $8.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The increase in net interest expense was primarily due to our finance leases.
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*Other income (expense), net.*Other income, net for the year ended June 30, 2024 was $26.9 million as compared to $15.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2023. The increase in other income, net was primarily due to the increase in our investments in marketable securities and the returns on those investments year over year.
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*Other income, net.*Other income, net for the year ended June 30, 2025 was $33.6 million as compared to $26.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The increase in other income, net was primarily due to the increase in our investments in marketable securities and the returns on those investments year over year.
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Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $45.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, or 26.3% of income before taxes, as compared to $40.1 million, or 27.2% of income before taxes for the year ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in the effective income tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2023, as compared to the effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2022, was primarily due to the decrease in the amount of non-deductible compensation, which was partially offset by the decrease in excess tax benefit of stock-based compensation.
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Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $93.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, or 24.4% of income before taxes, as compared to $64.5 million, or 24.0% of income before taxes for the year ended June 30, 2024. The increase in the effective income tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to the increase in non-deductible compensation, which was partially offset by the increase in excess tax benefit of stock-based compensation.
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Certain accounts in our balance sheet are subject to seasonal fluctuations. As our enrollments and revenues grow, we expect these seasonal trends to be amplified. The bulk of our materials are shipped to students prior to the beginning of the school year, usually in July or August. In order to prepare for the upcoming school year, we generally build up inventories during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. Therefore, inventories tend to be at the highest levels at the end of our fiscal year. In the first quarter of our fiscal year, inventories tend to decline significantly as materials are shipped to students. In our fourth quarter, inventory purchases and the extent to which we utilize early payment discounts will impact the level of accounts payable.
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Certain accounts in our balance sheet are subject to seasonal fluctuations. As our enrollments and revenues grow, we expect these seasonal trends to be amplified.
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As of June 30, 2024, we had net working capital, or current assets minus current liabilities, of $1,001.2 million. Our working capital includes cash and cash equivalents of $500.6 million and accounts receivable of $472.8 million. Our working capital provides a significant source of liquidity for our normal operating needs. Our accounts receivable balance fluctuates throughout the fiscal year based on the timing of customer billings and collections and tends to be highest in our
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As of June 30, 2025, we had net working capital, or current assets minus current liabilities, of $1,329.9 million. Our working capital includes cash and cash equivalents of $782.5 million and accounts receivable of $559.7 million. Our working capital provides a significant source of liquidity for our normal operating needs. Our accounts receivable balance fluctuates throughout the fiscal year based on the timing of customer billings and collections and tends to be highest in our
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During the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, we issued $420.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (“Notes”). The Notes are governed by an indenture (the “Indenture”) between us and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes were approximately $408.6 million after deducting the underwriting fees and other expenses paid by the Company. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 1.125% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 st and September 1 st of each year, beginning on March 1, 2021. The Notes will mature on September 1, 2027. In connection with the Notes, we entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions (the “Capped Call Transactions”) with certain counterparties. The Capped Call Transactions are expected to cover the aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock that initially underlie the Notes, and are expected to reduce potential dilution to the Company’s common stock upon any conversion of Notes and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Notes. The upper strike price of the Capped Call Transactions is $86.174 per share. The cost of the Capped Call Transactions was $60.4 million and was recorded within additional paid-in capital.
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During the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, we issued $420.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (“Notes”). The Notes are governed by the indenture between us and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes were approximately $408.6 million after deducting the underwriting fees and other expenses paid by the Company. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 1.125% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 st and September 1 st of each year, beginning on March 1, 2021. The Notes will mature on September 1, 2027. In connection with the Notes, we entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions (the “Capped Call Transactions”) with certain counterparties. The Capped Call Transactions are expected to cover the aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock that initially underlie the Notes, and are expected to reduce potential dilution to the Company’s common stock upon any conversion of Notes and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Notes. The upper strike price of the Capped Call Transactions is $86.174 per share. The cost of the Capped Call Transactions was $60.4 million and was recorded within additional paid-in capital.
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On January 27, 2020, we entered into a $100.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) to be used for general corporate operating purposes with PNC Capital Markets LLC. The Credit Facility has a five-year term and incorporates customary financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The majority of our borrowings under the Credit Facility were at LIBOR plus an additional rate ranging from 0.875% - 1.50% based on our leverage ratio as defined in the agreement. The Credit Facility is secured by our assets. The Credit Facility agreement allows for an amendment to establish a new benchmark interest rate when LIBOR is discontinued during the five-year term. As of June 30, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants. As part of the proceeds received from the Notes, we repaid our $100.0 million outstanding balance and as of June 30, 2024, we had no amounts outstanding on the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility also includes a $200.0 million accordion feature.
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On January 27, 2020, we entered into a $100.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) to be used for general corporate operating purposes with PNC Capital Markets LLC. The Credit Facility had a five-year term and incorporated customary financial and other covenants, including, but not limited to, a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The majority of our borrowings under the Credit Facility were at LIBOR plus an additional rate ranging from 0.875% - 1.50% based on our leverage ratio as defined in the agreement. The Credit Facility was secured by our assets. The Credit Facility agreement allowed for an amendment to establish a new benchmark interest rate when LIBOR was discontinued during the five-year term. Up through its expiration, we were in compliance with the financial covenants. As part of the proceeds received from the Notes, we repaid our $100.0 million outstanding balance under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility also included a $200.0 million accordion feature. The Credit Facility expired on January 27, 2025 and was not renewed.
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We are a lessee under finance lease obligations for student computers and peripherals under loan agreements with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC (“BALC”) and CSI Leasing, Inc. (“CSI Leasing”). As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, the finance lease liability was $55.6 million and $56.9 million, respectively, with lease interest rates ranging from 2.10% to 6.72%.
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We are a lessee under finance leases for computers and peripherals under agreements with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC (“BALC”) and CSI Leasing, Inc. (“CSI Leasing”). As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, the finance lease liability was $86.9 million and $55.6 million, respectively, with lease interest rates ranging from 4.42% to 6.72%.
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We entered into an agreement with CSI Leasing in August 2022 to provide financing for our leases. Individual leases under the agreement with CSI Leasing include 36-month payment terms, but do not include a stated interest rate. We use our incremental borrowing rate as the implied interest rate and the total lease payments to calculate our lease liability.
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We entered into agreements with BALC and CSI Leasing in April 2020 and August 2022, respectively, to provide financing for our computers and peripherals. Individual leases with BALC include 36-month payment terms, fixed rates ranging from 4.42% to 6.72%, and a $1 purchase option at the end of each lease term. We pledged the assets financed to secure the outstanding leases. Individual leases under the agreement with CSI Leasing include 36-month payment terms, but do not include a stated interest rate. We use our incremental borrowing rate as the implied interest rate and the total lease payments to calculate our lease liability.
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combination of funds to be generated from operations, borrowing on our Credit Facility and net working capital on hand will be adequate to finance our ongoing operations on a short-term (the next 12 months) and long-term (beyond the next 12 months) basis. In addition, we continue to explore acquisitions, strategic investments and joint ventures related to our business that we may acquire using cash, stock, debt, contribution of assets or a combination thereof.
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Our cash requirements consist primarily of day-to-day operating expenses, capital expenditures and contractual obligations with respect to interest on our Notes, office facility leases, capital equipment leases and other operating leases. We expect to make future payments on existing leases from cash generated from operations. We believe that the combination of funds to be generated from operations and net working capital on hand will be adequate to finance our ongoing operations on a short-term (the next 12 months) and long-term (beyond the next 12 months) basis. In addition, we continue to explore acquisitions, strategic investments and joint ventures related to our business that we may acquire using cash, stock, debt, contribution of assets or a combination thereof.
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Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 was $278.8 million compared to $203.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2023. The $75.6 million increase in cash provided by operations between periods was primarily due to the increase in net income.
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Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2025 was $432.8 million compared to $278.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The $154.0 million increase in cash provided by operating activties between periods was primarily due to higher net income adjusted for non-cash items, along with favorable changes in working capital, driven principally by a change in accrued liabilities.
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Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 increased $21.7 million from the year ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher net purchases of marketable securities of $24.4 million, partially offset by a decrease in capital expenditures year over year of $4.8 million.
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Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2025 was $88.0 million compared to $139.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The $51.9 million decrease in cash used in investing activities between periods was primarily due to higher net maturities of marketable securities of $65.8 million and a decrease in capital expenditures year over year of $1.7 million, partially offset by an increase in other equity purchases of $15.5 million.
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Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2023 decreased $29.8 million from the year ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the repurchase of restricted stock for income tax withholding of $24.4 million and $22.9 million in deferred purchase consideration payments in fiscal year 2022, partially offset by a payment of contingent consideration of $7.0 million and an increase in the repayment of finance lease obligations incurred for the acquisition of student computers of $10.0 million.
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Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended June 30, 2025 was $62.9 million compared to $49.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The $13.8 million increase in cash used in financing activities between periods was primarily due to an increase in the repurchase of restricted stock for income tax withholding of $13.2 million and an increase in the repayment of finance lease obligations incurred for the acquisition of computers of $0.6 million.
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and retain students. State education funds traditionally allocated for textbook and print materials have also been authorized for the purchase of digital content, including online courses, and in some cases mandated access to online courses.
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enrollment staff or contractors based on the number of students enrolled.
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school funding and actual costs incurred (including costs for our services to the schools plus other costs the schools may incur). Our schools’ reported results are subject to annual school district financial audits, which incorporate enrollment counts, funding and other routine financial audit considerations. The results of these audits are incorporated into the Company’s monthly funding estimates for the current and prior periods. For the years ended June 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company’s aggregate funding estimates differed from actual reimbursements impacting total reported revenue by approximately 2.8%, 1.6%, and 1.4%, respectively.
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Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $64.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2024, or 24.0% of income before taxes, as compared to $45.3 million, or 26.3% of income before taxes for the year ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in the effective income tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2023, was primarily due to non-deductible compensation and state taxes.
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Comparison of the Years Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
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Instructional costs and services expenses. Instructional costs and services expenses for the year ended June 30, 2023 were $1,190.3 million, representing an increase of $100.1 million, or 9.2%, from $1,090.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2022. This increase in expense was due to hiring of personnel in growth states and salary increases. Instructional costs and services expenses were 64.8% of revenues during the year ended June 30, 2023, an increase from 64.6% for the year ended June 30, 2022.
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Interest income (expense), net. Net interest expense for the year ended June 30, 2023 was $8.4 million as compared to $8.3 million in the year ended June 30, 2022. The increase in net interest expense was primarily due to an increase in interest expense related to our finance leases.
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Other income (expense), net. Other income, net for the year ended June 30, 2023 was $15.5 million as compared to other expense, net of $1.3 million in the year ended June 30, 2022. The increase in other income, net was primarily due to the increase in our investments in marketable securities and the returns on those investments year over year.
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We entered into an agreement with BALC in April 2020 for $25.0 million (increased to $41.0 million in July 2020) to provide financing for our leases through March 2021 at varying rates. We entered into additional agreements during fiscal year 2021 to provide financing of $54.0 million for our student computers and peripherals leases through October 2022 at varying rates. Individual leases with BALC include 36-month payment terms, fixed rates ranging from 2.10% to 6.72%, and a $1 purchase option at the end of each lease term. We pledged the assets financed to secure the outstanding leases.
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Our cash requirements consist primarily of day-to-day operating expenses, capital expenditures and contractual obligations with respect to interest on our Notes, office facility leases, capital equipment leases and other operating leases. We expect to make future payments on existing leases from cash generated from operations. We believe that the