PUBLISHER: SIMBA Information, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1520601
PUBLISHER: SIMBA Information, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1520601
PreK-12 Instructional Materials Industry Competitive Analysis
The latest PreK-12 Instructional Materials Industry Competitive Analysis by Simba Information presents an examination of the educational materials market's economic vitality, revealing a robust performance in 2023 that has extended into 2024. Simba's monitoring of educational firms shows an average revenue increase close to 7%, while the stock values of six publicly listed entities surged by an average of 43.74% during the 2023 calendar year. The analysis also sheds light on various dynamics and movements shaping the industry, such as the privatization of education companies, significant market transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments. Furthermore, the adoption of AI and bespoke learning platforms is spurring new initiatives and acquisitions within educational institutions. Additionally, there is an observable expansion in career and technical education (CTE) programs, a rising interest in dual enrollment offerings, and the emergence of international competitors introducing innovative technology-driven PreK-12 educational products and services in an effort to penetrate the American market.
Table of Content
INTRODUCTION, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, AND METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER 1: OPERATIONAL TRENDS IN 2023-2024
- TRENDS AND CHALLENGES FACING EDUCATORS AND VENDORS
- Technology at the Forefront
- Budget Questions Ahead
- Learning Loss Is Proving Difficult to Reverse
- All Eyes on Career and Technical Education
- Beyond the Classroom
- Labor Issues and Teacher Burnout
- Politics and Culture
- HOW COMPANIES HAVE RESPONDED TO THE TRENDS
- Boxlight
- Cambium Learning
- Cengage
- Discovery Education
- Goodheart-Willcox
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Kahoot!
- McGraw Hill
- Pearson
- PowerSchool
- Renaissance Learning
- Savvas Learning
- Scholastic
- Stride
CHAPTER 2: PREK-12 COMPANIES' FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN 2023 AND EARLY 2024
- MOST COMPANIES SHOW REVENUE GROWTH IN 2023
- Table 1. Simba Information's PreK-12 Performance Index, Latest Full Fiscal Year
- INDIVIDUAL RESULTS VARY
- RESULTS HIGHLIGHT KEY TRENDS
- LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024
- Table 2. PreK-12 Companies' Revenue Outlook, Latest Partial Fiscal Year
- DIGITAL TRANSITION CONTINUES
- Table 3. Digital Products and Services as Share of Selected PreK Companies' Revenue
CHAPTER 3: STOCK PRICE TRENDS IN 2023-2024
- Table 4. Education Company Stock Index, December 30, 2022-December 29, 2023
- PREK-12 SEGMENT OUTPERFORMS KEY INDEXES
- THE YEAR 2024 SO FAR
- Table 5. Public Education Company Stock Index, January 2, 2024-April 20, 2024
- TREND TOWARD PRIVATE OWNERSHIP CONTINUES, BUT AT A SLOWER PACE
- SPACS AND IPOS DISAPPEAR
- ACT GOES FROM NON-PROFIT TO PRIVATE EQUITY OWNERSHIP
CHAPTER 4: M&A ACTIVITY IN 2023 AND 2024 YEAR TO DATE
- M&A ACTIVITY IN PREK-12 EDUCATION DECLINES IN 2023
- Table 6. M&A Activity Involving Suppliers of PreK-12 Educational Solutions, Calendar Year 2023
- INDUSTRY TRENDS DRIVE ACQUISITION ACTIVITY
- RESEARCHERS CONFIRM SLOWING OF M&A DEALS
- M&A ACTIVITY IN 2024 OUTPACES 2023 - SO FAR
- Table 7. M&A Activity Involving Suppliers of PreK-12 Educational Solutions, First Half of Calendar Year 2024
CHAPTER 5: PRIVATE INVESTMENT FOCUSES ON EARLY-STAGE OPPORTUNITIES
- Table 8. Selected Private Equity Investments in PreK-12 Education, Calendar Year 2023
- INDUSTRY-WIDE, EDTECH INVESTMENT QUIETS TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS
- NEW FUNDS ENTER THE MARKET
- FIRST QUARTER OF 2024 KEEPS PACE WITH 2023
- Table 9. Selected Private Equity Investments in PreK-12 Education, First Quarter of Calendar Year 2024
- PRIVATE EQUITY PORTFOLIOS MAINTAIN EDUCATION HOLDINGS
- Table 10. Selected Private Equity Investors in PreK-12 Education, 2024
CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION
