Why These 15 Consumer Defensive Stocks Are Surging in 2025

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10. Stride Inc (NYSE:LRN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 33

Stride Inc (NYSE:LRN) is a leading education technology company providing personalized learning programs and digital education services to students of all ages across the United States.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as investors are attracted to its strong growth potential and immunity from tariff impacts. This performance continues a long-term trend of a 500%-plus rally in the past five years.

The most significant catalyst for Stride’s recent stock appreciation was the announcement of a strategic partnership with a major tech industry player.

The company’s exceptional Q2 fiscal 2025 results further fueled the rally, with revenue of $587.2 million (16% increase year-over-year) and net income of $96.4 million (44% increase). Stride raised its fiscal year 2025 revenue forecast to $2.32-$2.36 billion.

The consensus price target of $123.5 implies 12.57% downside.

LRN stock is up 35.53% year-to-date.

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