Transaction details
Lizette Benedi Herraiz, who serves as General Counsel at Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA), sold 2,982 shares of the company's common stock on March 18, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $79.88, producing total proceeds of $238,202.
The trades were completed at prices spanning $79.36 to $80.30 and were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that the insider adopted on December 12, 2025. After the disposition, Herraiz directly holds 55,580 shares, a total that includes 605 shares acquired through the company’s 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase programs.
Company valuation and market metrics
At the time of reporting, Strategic Education’s common stock was trading at $80.79. The company’s market capitalization stands at $1.81 billion and the price-to-earnings ratio is reported at 14.82.
Analyst platform snapshot
InvestingPro analysis included in the filing notes that Strategic Education appears undervalued at current price levels and assigns a "GREAT" financial health score of 3.2 out of 5. The platform lists nine additional ProTips for STRA, among them observations related to the company’s share buyback program and its strong balance sheet. A comprehensive Pro Research Report is available for STRA and more than 1,400 other U.S. equities for subscribers seeking deeper analysis.
Recent operating performance
Strategic Education reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded expectations. The company recorded earnings per share of $1.66, beating the forecast of $1.43 by 16.08%. Revenue for the quarter was $323.2 million, slightly above the anticipated $322.3 million.
Those outcomes have been characterized as reflective of the company’s strategic execution and its capacity to manage market challenges effectively. The combination of the earnings beat and the modest revenue upside has reportedly supported investor confidence in the wake of the results. Recent developments at the company continue to draw attention from analysts and investors.
Context and limitations
The Form 4 filing documents the insider sale and the accompanying ownership position; it also identifies the Rule 10b5-1 plan under which the sale was carried out. The reporting and platform notes referenced above are presented as stated in the filing and associated materials.