PXED Insider Woods John Terrence Sells $504K of Stock

John Terrence Woods, the Chief Academic Officer and Provost of Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (NYSE: PXED), sold 19,453 shares on October 9, 2026. The total value of this transaction was around $503,638.17, with the shares sold at an average price of $25.89 each. This planned sale adds to the ongoing insider activity at the company.

Woods's recent sale is part of a broader trend among insiders at Phoenix Education Partners. The company operates through its subsidiary, The University of Phoenix, providing online education for working adults. It also offers talent solutions programs that connect employers with potential hires based on skills.

Other Institutional Activity in Phoenix Education Partners

Several institutional investors have been active with Phoenix Education Partners. Apollo Management Holdings, L.P. holds 24,901,320 shares, valued at about $588.4 million. Wellington Management Group, LLP increased its position by 241,991 shares, totaling 743,112 shares worth approximately $17.6 million. Meanwhile, Van Berkom & Associates Inc. reduced its holdings by 29,464 shares, ending with 1,340,935 shares valued at around $31.7 million.

Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. Stock Down 0.1%

As of October 16, 2026, Phoenix Education Partners traded recently around $23.95, which is about 11.1% below its 50-day moving average of $26.94. The stock is also 18.3% below its 200-day average of $29.31 and 37.3% off its 52-week high of $38.19. However, it remains 2.3% above its 52-week low of $23.42.

Recent Earnings

In its most recent earnings report, Phoenix Education Partners reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $1.01 billion and an EPS of $2.32. The company has a net margin of 8.2% and a return on equity of 25.3%. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 19, 2026.

Dividend

Phoenix Education Partners pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share, yielding about 3.5%. The company has a dividend payout ratio of 19.2%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Phoenix Education Partners, Inc.

In addition to Woods's sale, other insiders have been active as well. Martin H. Nesbitt, a Director, sold 703,015 shares on October 10, 2025, valued at approximately $21.0 million. On October 15, 2025, he sold an additional 105,452 shares for around $3.2 million. Other insiders, including L.P. Tvg-I-E-Aeg Holdings and Adnan A. Nisar, also made similar transactions during this period.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 5, 2026, BMO Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a target price of $33. On October 13, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating with a target of $38. The consensus among analysts is a Buy recommendation with a mean target price of $40.75 based on eight opinions.

About Phoenix Education Partners

Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. is focused on providing online education through its University of Phoenix subsidiary. The company also engages in developing solutions for employers to connect with skilled students, aiming to enhance workforce development and educational outcomes.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for the upcoming earnings report on November 19, 2026, to gauge the company's performance. With recent insider activity and analyst ratings, there may be more developments to follow for Phoenix Education Partners.