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Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
NASDAQ:LAUR
LAUR Stock Chart & Stats
$32.30
$0.23(1.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$32.30
$0.23(1.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.91 - $37.91
Previous CloseN/A
Volume88.61K
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
$4.65B
Enterprise Value$5.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$146.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$847.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.7
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.76
Shares Outstanding142,743,640
10 Day Avg. Volume1,426,801
30 Day Avg. Volume1,070,672
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 Cap1.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.21
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.50Price Target Upside19.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.88B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Currency TailwindsCurrency tailwinds in Mexico and Peru are supporting reported revenue and boosting translated profitability.
Regional Enrollment GrowthStrengthening working‑adult online programs in Peru and premium‑brand enrollment gains in Mexico are driving higher new student starts and supporting revenue expansion.
Share Buybacks And Cash ConversionHigh cash conversion provides capacity for substantial share buybacks, which can reduce share count and offer direct support to the stock.
Bears Say
Higher Interest And Depreciation Impact EPS GuidanceRising interest expense and increased depreciation and amortization have weakened adjusted EPS guidance and could constrain earnings growth.
Lower Revenue Per StudentLower price points for certain online working‑adult programs reduce revenue per student and may limit average revenue growth.
Seasonal Margin Pressure And Campus Ramp‑upsSeasonal intake swings and the costs of ramping new campuses are expected to pressure margins and weigh on near‑term profitability.
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 $17.91 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 $4.65B.
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 55 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 -0.2.
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:
$38.50 (19.20% Upside)
$38.50 (19.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAUR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 126.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
62.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.23%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$38.50
▲(19.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.61% Insiders
30.98% Mutual Funds
15.82% Other Institutional Investors
27.07% Public Companies and
Individual Investors