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Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
NASDAQ:LAUR
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LAUR Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$12.45 - $19.12
Previous Close$18.88
Volume753.77K
Average Volume (3M)642.86K
Market Cap
$2.83B
Enterprise Value$3.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$134.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$500.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Feb 20, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.42Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 14, 2023Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding150,684,931
10 Day Avg. Volume704,311
30 Day Avg. Volume642,855
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.18
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.17
Price to Sales (P/S)1.82
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.00
P/FCF Ratio6.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.61
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.00Price Target Upside-1.40% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
Laureate Education News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Laureate Education Reports Strong Third Quarter GrowthPremiumCompany Announcements
Laureate Education Reports Strong Q3 2024 Financial PerformancePremiumPre-Earnings
Is LAUR a Buy, Before Earnings?
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceLAUR reported an adjusted EBITDA beat on the quarter that was mostly driven by the improvements in Peru with some timing benefits.
Market PotentialLAUR is focused on higher education in Mexico and Peru—two countries where the middle class is expanding, and while higher education participation rates have increased, they are still below many other major markets.
Revenue GuidanceManagement slightly raised 2024E revenue guidance on a constant currency basis, indicating operational improvements.
Bears Say
Market CompetitionAn increase in capacity at non-for-profit universities could create more competition.
Policy ChangesRecent education proposals by the new Mexican president could create some volatility here as well.
Regulatory ImpactRecent education proposals by the new Mexican president could create some volatility, as an increase in capacity at non-for-profit universities could create more competition.
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Ownership Overview
13.42% Insiders
30.89% Mutual Funds
26.55% Other Institutional Investors
12.07% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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LAUR FAQ
What was Laureate Education Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Laureate Education Inc lowest stock price was $12.45 and its highest was $19.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Laureate Education Inc’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 20, 2025 which is in 90 days.
How were Laureate Education Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education Inc released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2024. The company reported $0.559 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.155 by $0.404.
Is Laureate Education Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Laureate Education Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Laureate Education Inc pay dividends?
Laureate Education Inc pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Laureate Education Inc dividends here
What is Laureate Education Inc’s EPS estimate?
Laureate Education Inc’s EPS estimate is $0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education Inc have?
Laureate Education Inc has 150,684,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education Inc reported an EPS of $0.559 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.155. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.411%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Laureate Education Inc?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Laureate Education Inc’s share is First Sabrepoint Capital Management Lp. It holds Laureate Education Inc’s shares valued at 17M.
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Laureate Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$19.00 (-1.40% Downside)
$19.00 (-1.40% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAUR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 414.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $221.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 23.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 32.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 32.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
43.03%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Laureate Education Inc
Laureate Education, Inc. engages in the provision of higher educational services to undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It operates through the following segments: Online & Partnerships, Brazil, Mexico, Rest of the World, and Andean. The firm offers different fields of study including business, education, engineering, information technology, law, and medicine through Laureate International Universities network. The company was founded by Douglas L. Becker in 1989 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.
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LAUR Company Deck
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LAUR Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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LAUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.00
▼(-1.40% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering LAUR
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+18.94%
reiterated a buy rating 23 days ago
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