Stride Authorizes $500 Million Buyback, Citing Confidence in Online Learning Demand

Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) is one of the best EdTech stocks to buy now.

On November 3, 2025, Stride authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $500 million, effective through October 31, 2026. The company said the plan gives it flexibility to buy shares in the open market or via private transactions, with timing and size driven by price and market conditions.

Management emphasized confidence in long-term demand for online learning and in the company’s cash generation and balance sheet, framing the authorization as a way to repurchase stock at attractive prices while still funding growth investments. The board can suspend or discontinue the program at any time, and Stride has no obligation to purchase a set amount.

Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN), based in Reston, Virginia, is a technology-enabled education company that serves learners from K-12 through adult career training. It provides virtual and hybrid public-school programs, career learning and skills training, and professional development, reaching students in all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

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