Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)
| Market Cap | 5.35B +33.6% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.83B +17.9% |
| Net Income | 321.55M +26.3% |
| EPS | 2.23 +32.3% |
| Shares Out | 137.75M |
| PE Ratio | 17.43 |
| Forward PE | 17.64 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 621,778 |
| Open | 39.18 |
| Previous Close | 39.04 |
| Day's Range | 38.46 - 39.28 |
| 52-Week Range | 24.98 - 40.93 |
| Beta | 0.44 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 41.21 (+6.18%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 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 7 analysts, the average rating for LAUR stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $41.21, which is an increase of 6.18% from the latest price.
News
Laureate Education downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at JPMorgan
JPMorgan downgraded Laureate Education (LAUR) to Neutral from Overweight with an unchanged price target of $41. The stock’s current valuation reflects well the company’s growth and cash generation pro...
Barrington says Laureate Education undervalued, cites enrollment trends
Barrington analyst Alexander Paris noted that Laureate Education’s (LAUR) second quarter results were above expectations. Barrington added that the company is trading at a discount to the postsecondar...
Laureate Education Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 and H1 2026 saw strong enrollment and revenue growth, leading to raised full-year guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS. Investments in new campuses, digital leadership, and AI are driving operational momentum, while share repurchases and a robust balance sheet support continued growth.
Laureate Education Earnings release: Q2 2026
Laureate Education released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Laureate Education Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Laureate Education has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 30, 2026.
Laureate Education Slides: Q2 2026
Laureate Education has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 30, 2026.
Laureate Education reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.00, consensus 96c
Reports Q2 revenue $615.9M, consensus $607.56M. Total enrollments increased 6%. Eilif Serck-Hanssen, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Second quarter results demonstrate strong operating m...
Laureate Education raises FY26 adjusted EPS view to $2.04-$2.10 from $2.00-$2.08
Consensus $2.12. Raises FY26 revenue view to $1.92B-$1.93B from $1.89B-$1.91B, consensus $1.91B. Raises FY26 adjusted EBITDA view to $593M-$599M from $583M-$593M. The company said, “Laureate is updati...
Laureate Education Reports Financial Results For The Second Quarter And Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Company Increases Full-Year 2026 Guidance and Announces $150 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Authorization Company Increases Full-Year 2026 Guidance and Announces $150 Million Increase in Share R...
Laureate Education Accelerates AI-Powered Learning in Latin America with Google Cloud, Powered by Gemini Enterprise and Gemini for Education
MIAMI, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR), a leading higher education company serving approximately 500,000 students across Mexico and Peru, today announced a th...
Laureate Education downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst Mauricio Cepeda downgraded Laureate Education (LAUR) to Underweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $34.50, down from $36.50. Laureate Education is a stable cash-genera...
Laureate Education downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley downgraded Laureate Education (LAUR) to Underweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $34.50, down from $36.50.
Laureate Education initiated with an Outperform at Barrington
Barrington analyst Alexander Paris initiated coverage of Laureate Education (LAUR) with an Outperform rating and $45 price target Laureate operates a portfolio of degree-granting higher education inst...
Laureate Education Announces Date of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
MIAMI, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) plans to release results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, before the stock market opens...
Laureate Education price target lowered to $41 from $41.50 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Marcelo Santos lowered the firm’s price target on Laureate Education (LAUR) to $41 from $41.50 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s…
Laureate Education Announces Election of Julian Coulter to Board of Directors
MIAMI, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR), which operates five higher education institutions across Mexico and Peru, today announced the election of Julian Coulte...
Laureate Education Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting approved all board proposals, including director elections and a new incentive plan. Strong 2025 financial results enabled significant capital returns and campus expansion, with continued growth expected despite geopolitical uncertainty.
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 Earnings release: Q1 2026
Laureate Education released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Laureate Education Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Laureate Education has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.
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.
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