Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)

NASDAQ: LAUR · Real-Time Price · USD
32.81
+0.64 (1.99%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
32.18
-0.63 (-1.92%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:26 PM EDT
Market Cap4.59B +55.3%
Revenue (ttm)1.74B +13.8%
Net Income279.53M -2.8%
EPS1.89 -0.2%
Shares Out 139.98M
PE Ratio17.32
Forward PE15.96
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume944,386
Open32.17
Previous Close32.17
Day's Range31.91 - 32.93
52-Week Range21.16 - 37.91
Beta0.46
AnalystsBuy
Price Target40.00 (+21.91%)
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About LAUR

Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a portfolio of higher education institutions in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs in the areas of medicine and health sciences, engineering and information technology, and business and management through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It also operates universities and technical-vocational institutions, as well as provides ... [Read more]

IPO Date Feb 1, 2017
Employees 33,900
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LAUR
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Laureate Education's revenue was $1.70 billion, an increase of 8.64% compared to the previous year's $1.57 billion. Earnings were $281.63 million, a decrease of -5.01%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for LAUR stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $40.0, which is an increase of 21.91% from the latest price.

Price Target
$40.0
(21.91% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Laureate Education price target raised to $39 from $37.50 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $39 from $37.50 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The price action following the Q1 release seems

9 days ago - TheFly

Laureate Education reports Q1 EPS (15c), consensus (22c)

Reports Q1 revenue $272.6M, consensus $265.06M. Total enrollments increased 6%. Eilif Serck-Hanssen, President and Chief Executive Officer, said “We are pleased to report favorable new enrollment resu...

9 days ago - TheFly

Laureate Education raises FY26 adjusted EPS view to $2.00-$2.08 from $1.95-$2.03

Consensus $2.15. Backs FY26 revenue view $1.89B-$1.91B, consensus $1.91B. Backs FY26 adjusted EBITDA view $583M-$593M. The company said, “Laureate is updating its 2026 outlook for Adjusted Earnings Pe...

9 days ago - TheFly

Laureate Education Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw strong enrollment growth in Peru and steady performance in Mexico, with revenue and Adjusted EBITDA ahead of guidance. Full-year outlook is reaffirmed, with raised EPS guidance due to share buybacks and margin expansion expected in both markets.

10 days ago - Transcripts

Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2026

Company Increases Full-Year 2026 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance Company Increases Full-Year 2026 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Laureate Education price target raised to $43 from $40 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber raised the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $43 from $40 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after meeting with its

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Laureate Education price target raised to $41.50 from $40 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Marcelo Santos raised the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $41.50 from $40 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s

2 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education price target lowered to $37.50 from $39 at UBS

UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $37.50 from $39 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Fundamentals remain solid despite seasonality noise, the analyst

2 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education price target raised to $40 from $36 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $40 from $36 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Peru working adult online programs performance continues

2 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered strong 2025 results with 9% revenue growth, record margins, and robust online expansion. 2026 guidance calls for double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, continued margin expansion, and increased capital returns, supported by new campus investments and favorable market trends.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Laureate Education reports Q4 adjusted EPS 76c vs 52c last year

Reports Q4 revenue $541.4M, consensus $527.1M. Eilif Serck-Hanssen, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Laureate delivered another strong year of performance in 2025, with sustained revenue ...

2 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education sees FY26 adjusted EPS $1.95-$2.03, consensus $2.12

Sees FY26 revenue $1.89B-$1.905B, consensus $1.86B

2 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 and Provides 2026 Outlook

Company Announces $150 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Authorization Company Announces $150 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Authorization

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Laureate Education price target raised to $36.50 from $32 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Mauricio Cepeda raised the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $36.50 from $32 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Published first on

2 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education price target raised to $39 from $36 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $39 from $36 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

4 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education initiated with an Overweight at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Marcelo Santos initiated coverage of Laureate Education (LAUR) with an Overweight rating and $40 price target The firm says the company offers “consistent” high-single-digit growth, d...

5 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education price target raised to $36 from $35 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $36 from $35 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Fundamentals remain solid, and UBS expects momentum in

6 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Third quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA exceeded guidance, driven by strong enrollment growth in Peru and Mexico, especially in online programs. Full year 2025 outlook was raised, and a $150 million increase to the stock repurchase program was authorized.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Laureate Education reports Q3 adjusted EPS 25c vs. 22c last year

Reports Q3 revenue $400.2M vs. $368.6M last year. Eilif Serck-Hanssen, President and Chief Executive Officer, said “We are pleased to report another strong quarter, driven by favorable operating perfo...

6 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education board approves $150M increase to stock repurchase plan

Laureate announced that its board of directors approved a $150 million increase to its existing stock repurchase program, from $100 million to $250 million, to acquire shares of the Company’s

6 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education sees FY25 revenue $1.681B-$1.686B, consensus $1.64B.

Laureate is updating its 2025 outlook to reflect favorable results from the recently closed enrollment intakes and improved foreign currency rates. Based on assumed foreign exchange rates, Laureate no...

6 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

Company Increases Full-Year 2025 Guidance and Announces $150 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Authorization Company Increases Full-Year 2025 Guidance and Announces $150 Million Increase in Share R...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Laureate Education price target raised to $32 from $26 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $32 from $26 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm is incorporating Q2 results

7 months ago - TheFly

Laureate Education Announces Date of Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

MIAMI, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) plans to release results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, before the stock mark...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

UBS starts Laureate Education wuth Buy on earnings growth

UBS initiated coverage of Laureate Education (LAUR) with a Buy rating and $35 price target The shares are not fully reflecting Laureate’s earnings expansion potential, driven by its “solid” balance

8 months ago - TheFly