2U, Inc. (TWOU) Research

2U, Inc. is a global education technology company, providing services both within the United States and internationally. Its business is structured around two primary segments: Degree Program and Alternative Credential. The Degree Program division empowers nonprofit colleges and universities by supplying the technology and support required to deliver their full degree programs online, targeting students pursuing undergraduate or graduate qualifications. Conversely, the Alternative Credential segment partners with nonprofit higher education institutions to offer a variety of online learning options, such as open courses, executive education, technical skill development, boot camps, and micro-credential programs. This segment is designed for individuals seeking to upskill or reskill through shorter, more affordable educational pathways. Central to its offerings is a robust, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that handles both user-facing and backend functionalities, complemented by comprehensive technology-enabled services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, the company was initially known as 2Tor Inc. before rebranding as 2U, Inc. in October 2012.

Market snapshot

Symbol
TWOU
Price
$1.58
Day change
-35.25%
Market cap
$4.4M
P/E ratio
-0.01x
52-week range
1.05-128.1
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Education & Training Services
Analyst price target
$321

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Recent insider activity

  • Hoffert Heather — F-InKind (47 shares) on 2024-07-01
  • Hermalyn Andrew — F-InKind (157 shares) on 2024-07-01
  • McCullough Aaron — F-InKind (213 shares) on 2024-07-01
  • Norden Matthew J. — F-InKind (144 shares) on 2024-07-01
  • Lalljie Paul S — F-InKind (314 shares) on 2024-07-01

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