Laureate Education ( (LAUR) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Laureate Education presented to its investors.
Laureate Education, Inc. operates five higher education institutions in Mexico and Peru, providing undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs through both campus-based and online learning platforms.
Laureate Education recently released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a decrease in revenue and enrollments due to timing adjustments, but maintaining a strong balance sheet and a positive outlook for the remainder of the year.
The company’s first-quarter revenue decreased by 14% to $236.2 million, primarily due to the timing of semester start dates, which also impacted the adjusted EBITDA, dropping to $5.4 million from $30.6 million in the previous year. Despite these challenges, total enrollments increased by 4%, and the company anticipates offsetting the timing impacts in the second half of the year.
Laureate Education’s management remains optimistic, tightening its full-year 2025 guidance with expectations of increased revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company continues to focus on expanding access to quality higher education and returning excess capital to shareholders.
Looking forward, Laureate Education is poised to benefit from growing demand for higher education in Mexico and Peru, supported by its strong digital capabilities and commitment to academic quality.