School’s out forever for the U.S. Department of Education, if the Trump administration has its way. ...
Original sourceTrump administration plans to dismantle Department of Education oversight for for-profits. For-profit education stocks surged after Trump's election win in 2016. Department’s rules on gainful employment may be revoked, boosting industry growth. Grand Canyon and Adtalem reported strong revenue growth and profit margins. Potential deregulation could lead to increased enrollment and higher loan defaults.
Past deregulation yielded stock price spikes for for-profit education companies.
Anticipated policy changes may quickly affect stock valuations in the near term.
The changes in federal regulations directly affect ATGE's operational environment and profitability.