Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)
| Market Cap | 4.59B +55.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.74B +13.8% |
| Net Income | 279.53M -2.8% |
| EPS | 1.89 -0.2% |
| Shares Out | 139.98M |
| PE Ratio | 17.32 |
| Forward PE | 15.96 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 944,386 |
| Open | 32.17 |
| Previous Close | 32.17 |
| Day's Range | 31.91 - 32.93 |
| 52-Week Range | 21.16 - 37.91 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 40.00 (+21.91%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst 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.
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
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...
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 ...
Laureate Education sees FY26 adjusted EPS $1.95-$2.03, consensus $2.12
Sees FY26 revenue $1.89B-$1.905B, consensus $1.86B
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
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
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.
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...
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
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.
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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