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Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
NASDAQ:LAUR
LAUR Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
1 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
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LAUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$27.00
▲(11.43%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$27.00 | Average Price Target$27.00 | Lowest Price Target$27.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$26
Hold
7.30%
Upside
Downgraded
07/10/25
Laureate Education's overall score is driven by its strong financial performance, stable balance sheet, and robust cash flow. Technical indicators suggest caution due to overbought conditions, while valuation reflects reasonable pricing. The earnings call provides a balanced outlook with positive enrollment trends but also highlights challenges, contributing to a moderate overall stock score.
BMO Capital
$24→$27
Buy
11.43%
Upside
Reiterated
07/07/25
Morgan Stanley
$19.5
Hold
-19.52%
Downside
Reiterated
04/01/25
Jefferies
$22→$26
Buy
7.30%
Upside
Reiterated
02/26/25
Strong Growth Potential and Strategic Initiatives Drive Buy Rating for Laureate EducationWe hosted a virtual group meeting with Laureate Education CEO and CFO Rick Buskirk. Key topics included the education market growth potential and the competitive landscape in Mexico and Peru, new growth avenues, medical schools development, brand recognition, margin expansion, the regulatory framework and capital allocation. The following reflects comments from Laureate Education management.
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Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$26
Hold
7.30%
Upside
Downgraded
07/10/25
Laureate Education's overall score is driven by its strong financial performance, stable balance sheet, and robust cash flow. Technical indicators suggest caution due to overbought conditions, while valuation reflects reasonable pricing. The earnings call provides a balanced outlook with positive enrollment trends but also highlights challenges, contributing to a moderate overall stock score.
BMO Capital
$24→$27
Buy
11.43%
Upside
Reiterated
07/07/25
Morgan Stanley
$19.5
Hold
-19.52%
Downside
Reiterated
04/01/25
Jefferies
$22→$26
Buy
7.30%
Upside
Reiterated
02/26/25
Strong Growth Potential and Strategic Initiatives Drive Buy Rating for Laureate EducationWe hosted a virtual group meeting with Laureate Education CEO and CFO Rick Buskirk. Key topics included the education market growth potential and the competitive landscape in Mexico and Peru, new growth avenues, medical schools development, brand recognition, margin expansion, the regulatory framework and capital allocation. The following reflects comments from Laureate Education management.
Best Analysts Covering Laureate Education
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
13/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+0.67%
reiterated a xxx
rating 13 days ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
14/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+7.17%
reiterated a xxx
rating 13 days ago
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1 Year
Success Rate
18/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+22.60%
reiterated a buy rating 13 days ago
Copying Jeffrey Silber's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 81.82% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +22.60% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
19/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+46.04%
reiterated a xxx
rating 13 days ago
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LAUR Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jul 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
3
4
3
2
2
Hold
3
2
2
1
1
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
6
6
5
3
3
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
LAUR Financial Forecast
LAUR Stock Forecast FAQ
What is LAUR’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Laureate Education Inc’s 12-month average price target is 27.00.
What is LAUR’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Laureate Education Inc has 11.43% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is LAUR a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Laureate Education Inc has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 1 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Laureate Education Inc’s price target?
The average price target for Laureate Education Inc is 27.00. This is based on 1 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $27.00 ,the lowest forecast is $27.00. The average price target represents 11.43% Increase from the current price of $24.23.
The highest analyst price target is $27.00 ,the lowest forecast is $27.00. The average price target represents 11.43% Increase from the current price of $24.23.
What do analysts say about Laureate Education Inc?
Laureate Education Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 1 Wall Streets Analysts.
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