12 Best Education Stocks to Buy in 2025

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2. Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 33

Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) provides an educational platform to deliver online learning to students across the US. It offers various services, including professional skills training, K-12 education, career learning, and talent development.

The company reported a revenue of $587.2 million in fiscal Q2 2025 compared to $504.9 million in the prior year period. Income from operations reached $125.1 million, while net income touched $96.4 million, compared with $66.8 million in the prior year period. Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) also grew its free cash flow, reaching $208.6 million. This growth was attributed to continued growth in the company’s enrollments and margin improvements. As of December 31, 2024, Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) has cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of around $738.1 million, compared with $714.2 million reported on June 30, 2024.

It is raising revenue and adjusted operating forecast for the full fiscal year 2025, with management expecting revenue in the range of $2.320 billion to $2.355 billion. Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) ranks second on our list of the top education stocks to buy in 2025.

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