Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
NASDAQ:LAUR
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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$21.16 - $37.91
Previous CloseN/A
Volume88.61K
Average Volume (3M)2.34M
Market Cap
$4.55B
Enterprise Value$5.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$722.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.88
Shares Outstanding139,978,290
10 Day Avg. Volume1,471,849
30 Day Avg. Volume2,338,027
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 Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.82
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.00Price Target Upside18.20% 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 $21.16 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 $4.55B.
When is Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Laureate Education Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education Inc 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 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 0.98.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education Inc have?
Laureate Education Inc has 139,978,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education Inc 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 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:
$40.00 (18.20% Upside)
$40.00 (18.20% 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 ▲ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
76.80%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
22.76%
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
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
3.23% Insiders
30.78% Mutual Funds
8.38% Other Institutional Investors
33.12% Public Companies and
Individual Investors