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Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
NASDAQ:LAUR
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.2Last Year’s EPS
-0.11Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
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.Company Guidance
Record Revenue and Margin Expansion
Full year 2025 revenue of $1.702 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $519 million; adjusted EBITDA margin reached a historic high of 30.5% (full-year organic revenue +8%, adjusted EBITDA +13%).
Strong Enrollment Growth
New enrollments up 8% for the year and total enrollments up 5% in 2025; guidance for 2026 total enrollments of 516,000–521,000 (4%–5% growth vs 2025).
Outperformance in Quarter and EPS Accretion
Q4 revenue $541 million and adjusted EBITDA $204 million, both ahead of prior guidance; Q4 adjusted EPS $0.76 (up 46% YoY). Full-year adjusted EPS $1.72 (up 22% YoY) and GAAP EPS $1.89.
Strong Performance by Markets — Mexico and Peru
Mexico full-year revenue growth 9% with adjusted EBITDA up 17% and margin expansion of 164 bps to 26.1%; Peru full-year revenue +7% and adjusted EBITDA +9% with 54 bps margin expansion—Peru new enrollments +13%.
Robust Cash Returns to Shareholders and Capital Allocation
Repurchased $217 million of common stock in 2025; ended year with $147 million cash and $129 million gross debt (net cash $18 million); Board authorized an additional $150 million share repurchase (total $181 million available under current authorization).
2026 Positive Outlook and Financial Guidance
2026 guidance: revenues $1.890B–$1.905B (11%–12% as-reported; 6%–7% organic), adjusted EBITDA $583M–$593M (12%–14% as-reported; 7%–9% organic), ~50 bps margin expansion, adjusted EPS $1.95–$2.03 (+13%–18%).
Scale and Academic/Operational Achievements
Nearly 500,000 students across Mexico and Peru; serving >100,000 fully online students; opened 2 new campuses (Monterrey and Lima Ate) on time/on budget and launched new medical and veterinary schools; multiple 5-star QS Stars ratings and strong brand rankings.
Productivity and Digital/AI Momentum
Productivity initiatives delivered 131 bps full-year margin improvement; recognized digital maturity (Google award) and continued deployment of AI tools across online and face-to-face programs to improve retention and outcomes.
LAUR Earnings History
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Missed
LAUR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 19, 2026 | $35.10 | $33.99 | -3.16% |
Oct 30, 2025 | $28.88 | $31.79 | +10.08% |
Jul 31, 2025 | $22.83 | $22.60 | -1.01% |
May 01, 2025 | $20.07 | $20.64 | +2.84% |
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FAQ
When does Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) report earnings?
Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) earnings time?
Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) earnings time is at Apr 30, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is LAUR EPS forecast?
LAUR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.2.