12 Most Promising Mid-Cap Consumer Staples Stocks Under $100

4. Stride Inc. (NYSE:LRN)

Sector/Industry: Consumer Staples (Education & Training Services)

Share Price: $70.16

Potential Upside: 52.2%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 39

Stride Inc. (NYSE:LRN) is one of the most promising mid-cap consumer staples stocks under $100.

The stock has a consensus 1-year median price target of $106.75, which leads to an upside potential of almost 55% from the prevailing level. As of January 9 closing, Stride Inc. (NYSE:LRN) has received coverage from 5 analysts, with 3 of them assigning Buy ratings and 2 giving Hold calls. With no Sell rating, the forecasts remain moderately bullish.

On December 17, Greg Parrish from Morgan Stanley maintained his equal weight rating on Stride Inc. (NYSE:LRN). In the process, Parrish also lowered his estimated price target from $130 to $95. Despite such a notable downward revision, the stock still offers over 35% upside as per his forecasts.

Parrish pointed out an AI-based shift in the Information Services segment during 2025, which resulted in a clear bifurcation among leaders and laggards. He emphasized that this trend will persist in the coming year, depending on how businesses incorporate AI capabilities in their operations.

Stride Inc. (NYSE:LRN) is an online educational platform that sells virtual curriculum, training programs, educational materials, and software systems. As an alternative to the traditional brick and mortar education system, their advanced and personalized interactive products enable users to track and monitor progress of their learning outcomes.