Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
NASDAQ:LAUR
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LAUR Stock Chart & Stats
$33.18
$0.23(1.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$33.18
$0.23(1.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.56 - $37.91
Previous CloseN/A
Volume88.61K
Average Volume (3M)2.31M
Market Cap
$4.71B
Enterprise Value$5.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$146.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$847.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.7
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.76
Shares Outstanding142,743,640
10 Day Avg. Volume1,273,620
30 Day Avg. Volume2,313,778
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-17.05
Price to Book (P/B)4.19
Price to Sales (P/S)2.92
P/FCF Ratio18.91
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.19
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$39.63Price Target Upside19.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Currency And Consensus UpsideAnalyst notes favorable foreign exchange trends in Mexico and Peru that boost reported results and considers consensus estimates conservative, implying upside for reported revenues and adjusted profit measures.
Expansion And Enrollment GrowthAnalyst highlights growth driven by higher enrollment at existing campuses, planned new campus openings in large cities, and expansion of online programs targeting working adults.
Management ExecutionAnalyst gained confidence in company strategy after direct meetings with the CEO and investor relations, citing strong execution that has increased investor interest.
Bears Say
Interest And Non-cash Cost Impact On EarningsAnalyst flags that higher interest expense and increased depreciation and amortization are weighing on adjusted earnings guidance and could pressure per-share results.
Margin Pressure From Program MixAnalyst warns that a shift toward a larger share of working-adult enrollments and lower-priced online offerings could reduce revenue per student and compress margins.
Softer Organic OutlookAnalyst lowered the operational outlook due to softer organic guidance, prompting expectations for margin reductions and country-level performance cuts in Mexico and Peru.
Laureate Education News
LAUR FAQ
What was Laureate Education Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Laureate Education Inc lowest stock price was $18.56 and its highest was $37.91 in the past 12 months.
What is Laureate Education Inc’s market cap?
Laureate Education Inc’s market cap is $4.71B.
When is Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Laureate Education Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education Inc released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.783 by -$0.023.
Is Laureate Education Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Laureate Education Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Laureate Education Inc pay dividends?
Laureate Education Inc pays a Notavailable 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 -0.24.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education Inc have?
Laureate Education Inc has 142,743,640 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education Inc reported an EPS of $0.76 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.783. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.162%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Laureate Education Inc?
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$39.63 (19.44% Upside)
$39.63 (19.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAUR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 126.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
70.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Laureate Education Inc
Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It provides its services in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. Laureate Education, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
LAUR Company Deck
LAUR Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed predominantly positive momentum: strong full-year revenue growth, record adjusted EBITDA margin (30.5%), robust enrollment gains (notably in online programs), meaningful capital returns to shareholders, and constructive 2026 guidance including revenue, EBITDA and EPS growth. Offsetting items include a modest deceleration in organic growth due to softer macro conditions in Mexico and capacity constraints in Peru, ongoing mix pressure from scaling lower-priced online programs, near-term seasonality that will depress Q1 profitability, and incremental costs from new campus openings. On balance, the company demonstrated solid operational execution and financial discipline while acknowledging manageable near-term headwinds.View all LAUR earnings summariesLAUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$39.63
▲(19.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.17% Insiders
31.62% Mutual Funds
24.71% Other Institutional Investors
25.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors