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LAUR Stock Chart & Stats
$37.00
$0.40(1.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$37.00
$0.40(1.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.57 - $40.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume726.74K
Average Volume (3M)1.29M
Market Cap
$5.28B
Enterprise Value$5.65K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$161.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$734.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.9
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.22
Shares Outstanding137,749,360
10 Day Avg. Volume1,153,236
30 Day Avg. Volume1,289,055
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.10Price Target Upside13.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Multi-year Revenue And Enrollment GrowthSustained top-line expansion and enrollment momentum indicate durable demand for Laureate’s programs and scalable tuition revenue. Multi-year growth supports operating leverage, capacity to invest in new campuses and digital products, and reduces reliance on single-period outcomes for long-term planning.
Strong Profitability And High Return On EquityElevated ROE and healthy operating margins show efficient use of capital and profitable core operations. Persistent margins provide capacity for reinvestment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns while supporting resilience across economic cycles in Latin American higher education markets.
Attractive Online Economics And Digital/AI LeadershipHigh contribution margins and low incremental CapEx for online programs create a scalable, capital‑light growth path. Coupled with AI/data investments and third‑party recognition, this strengthens lead gen, lowers acquisition costs, and supports long‑term margin expansion and higher ROIC as online scale grows.
Bears Say
Weaker Free Cash Flow Conversion And Cash VolatilityDeclining FCF and OCF below net income signal cash‑conversion inconsistency driven by working capital or timing effects. That limits durable flexibility for capex, campus rollouts or sustained buybacks and increases reliance on disciplined cash management to convert accounting profits into spendable cash.
Price/mix Dilution Risk From Rapid Online ScalingWhile online scale drives volume, lower per‑student pricing can depress average revenue and margin mix if not offset by lower costs or higher enrollment lifetime. Structural cannibalization and competitive pricing pressure require sustained marketing discipline and product differentiation to protect unit economics.
Campus Ramp Costs In Mexico Pressuring MarginsPhysical campus openings involve upfront capex, depreciation and operating losses during ramp, which can depress segment margins and delay payback. If enrollments or pricing underperform, campus investments can become a sustained drag on consolidated profitability and cash returns over multiple years.
Laureate Education News
LAUR FAQ
What was Laureate Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Laureate Education lowest stock price was $22.57 and its highest was $40.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Laureate Education’s market cap?
Laureate Education’s market cap is $5.28B.
When is Laureate Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Laureate Education’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.964 by $0.036.
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 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education have?
Laureate Education has 137,749,360 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education reported an EPS of $1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.964. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
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:
$42.10 (13.78% Upside)
$42.10 (13.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAUR Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 433.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 11.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
60.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.04%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong operational momentum: enrollment growth, Q2 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outperformance, improved FY guidance, disciplined capital returns (share repurchases) and clear progress on AI/digital initiatives and campus expansion. Near-term headwinds include Mexico's YTD EBITDA decline due to campus ramp costs, price/mix dilution from faster online growth, and seasonality/timing effects that complicate quarterly comparability. Management detailed monitoring and a path to margin expansion while raising guidance, indicating confidence in execution.View all LAUR earnings summariesLAUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.10
▲(13.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.27% Insiders
31.57% Mutual Funds
6.52% Other Institutional Investors
34.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors