Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)

NASDAQ: LAUR · Real-Time Price · USD
32.90
-0.11 (-0.33%)
May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap4.61B +38.8%
Revenue (ttm)1.74B +13.8%
Net Income279.53M -2.8%
EPS1.89 -0.2%
Shares Out 139.98M
PE Ratio17.38
Forward PE16.00
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume1,310,259
Open33.14
Previous Close33.01
Day's Range32.65 - 33.76
52-Week Range21.16 - 37.91
Beta0.46
AnalystsBuy
Price Target40.33 (+22.58%)
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 6 analysts, the average rating for LAUR stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $40.33, which is an increase of 22.58% from the latest price.

Price Target
$40.33
(22.58% 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…

18 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...

19 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...

19 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.

19 days ago - Transcripts

Laureate Education Earnings release: Q1 2026

Laureate Education released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

19 days ago - Filings

Laureate Education Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Laureate Education has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.

19 days ago - Filings

Laureate Education Slides: Q1 2026

Laureate Education has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 30, 2026.

19 days ago - Filings

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

19 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Laureate Education Slides: Investor presentation

Laureate Education has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 29, 2026.

20 days ago - Filings

Laureate Education Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Laureate Education filed a proxy statement on April 9, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Laureate Education Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Laureate Education filed a proxy statement on April 9, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

5 weeks ago - Filings

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…

7 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…

3 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…

3 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.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Laureate Education Annual report: Q4 2025

Laureate Education has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 19, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Laureate Education Earnings release: Q4 2025

Laureate Education released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 19, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

Laureate Education Slides: Q4 2025

Laureate Education has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 19, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

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 ...

3 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

3 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

3 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…

3 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