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LAUR Stock Chart & Stats
$33.84
$0.23(1.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$33.84
$0.23(1.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.53 - $40.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume88.61K
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Market Cap
$5.65B
Enterprise Value$5.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$722.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.5
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.97Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.88
Shares Outstanding139,978,290
10 Day Avg. Volume1,309,357
30 Day Avg. Volume1,362,603
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-17.01
Price to Book (P/B)4.19
Price to Sales (P/S)2.92
P/FCF Ratio18.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.00Price Target Upside18.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained ProfitabilityConsistently high gross and operating margins indicate durable earnings power and operational efficiency across the network. Strong margins provide capacity to fund campus investment, cushion FX or enrollment swings, and sustain returns even if growth normalizes.
Robust Cash GenerationPositive and growing operating and free cash flow versus prior years shows improving cash conversion from operations. This supports capital expenditures, campus rollouts and shareholder returns without reliance on external financing, improving long-term financial resilience.
Enrollment Momentum & Capital ReturnsSustained enrollment gains—notably in Peru—plus low net debt and meaningful share repurchases signal both demand durability and disciplined capital allocation. Higher enrollments improve revenue visibility while modest leverage preserves flexibility to invest or return capital.
Bears Say
Higher Attrition In Online ProgramsRapid expansion of fully online offerings is accompanied by elevated attrition, which can erode lifetime tuition per student and pressure unit economics. Persistently higher churn forces ongoing marketing and retention spend, constraining long‑term margin improvement.
Capital Intensity & Margin DragOpening and expanding physical campuses creates multi-year capital commitments and near-term margin dilution. If new sites take longer to scale or face local demand headwinds, expected operating leverage may be delayed, keeping margins below potential for multiple quarters.
Balance Sheet Comparability UncertaintyFluctuating reported debt between periods complicates assessment of true leverage and financial flexibility. That ambiguity raises refinancing and covenant visibility risks and complicates capital allocation planning, particularly if market or FX conditions worsen.
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LAUR FAQ
What was Laureate Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Laureate Education lowest stock price was $21.53 and its highest was $40.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Laureate Education’s market cap?
Laureate Education’s market cap is $5.65B.
When is Laureate Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Laureate Education’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported -$0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.243 by $0.073.
Is Laureate Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Laureate Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Laureate Education pay dividends?
Laureate Education pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Laureate Education dividends here
What is Laureate Education’s EPS estimate?
Laureate Education’s EPS estimate is 0.97.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education have?
Laureate Education has 139,978,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education reported an EPS of -$0.17 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.243. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.733%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Laureate Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LAUR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Laureate Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$40.00 (18.20% Upside)
$40.00 (18.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAUR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 433.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
69.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
22.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Laureate Education
Laureate Education, Inc., operating alongside its various subsidiaries, delivers a diverse array of higher education services and academic programs to students via an extensive network of universities and specialized educational institutions. Its offerings encompass both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, spanning disciplines such as business administration, healthcare and medical sciences, and engineering and information technology. These programs are accessible through on-campus instruction, fully online formats, or blended (hybrid) learning models. The company extends its educational reach to students in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Established in 1989, and originally known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. before rebranding in May 2004, Laureate Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida.
LAUR Company Deck
LAUR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a positive operational momentum driven by strong enrollment growth (notably a 13% intake increase in Peru and overall new enrollment +9%) and reinforced full-year financial guidance with upgraded EPS driven by $105M of share repurchases. Management highlighted healthy revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth targets (11%–12% reported revenue growth; 12%–14% reported adjusted EBITDA growth) and a strong balance sheet (net debt ~$60M) supporting continued capital returns. Near-term weakness is largely seasonal and timing-related: Q1 was a low-revenue quarter with a small adjusted EBITDA loss (-$2M), GAAP net loss ($22M), Mexico experienced a 16% decline in Q1 adjusted EBITDA, and Peru’s out-of-session quarter produced a negative $35M adjusted EBITDA despite improvement versus prior year. Management expects margin expansion across both markets weighted to the second half, while acknowledging short-term drag from new campus investments and higher attrition in rapidly scaling online programs. Overall, positive strategic and financial trends outweigh the seasonal and timing challenges discussed.View all LAUR earnings summariesLAUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.00
▲(18.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.27% Insiders
31.57% Mutual Funds
1.77% Other Institutional Investors
39.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors