Laureate Education, Inc.(LAUR)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

LAUR•NASDAQ

$39.86

21.1× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026

SectorConsumer Defensive IndustryEducation & Training Sub-IndustryDegree-Granting Colleges and Universities

AboutLaureate 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.Show more

Revenue$1.7B+8.6%
EBITDA$542M+13.1%
Net Income$282M-5.0%
EPS (Diluted)1.89-1.6%
Gross Margin28.33%+5.7%
EBITDA Margin31.84%+4.1%
Operating Margin25.33%+6.1%
Net Margin16.55%-12.6%
ROE26.22%-15.6%

LAUR Price & Volume

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Seasonal Enrollment Volatility Masks Underlying Operational Efficiency

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral

Growth:Mixed

Profitability:Strained

Financial:Healthy

Cash Flow:Mixed

Primary Risk:Regional Regulatory and FX

Key Thesis Takeaways

Laureate Education has successfully transitioned to a leaner, post-divestiture profile, though its financial performance remains heavily tethered to the cyclical enrollment patterns of its core Latin American markets.
While the company has demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns through significant capital deployment, investors must weigh this against the inherent risks of a high fixed-cost structure that frequently results in quarterly net losses, such as the $21.6 million loss reported in 2026Q1.
Future performance will likely depend on management's ability to optimize capacity utilization during off-peak periods and maintain the disciplined debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 observed in 2026Q1.

Verdict Logic

while the company has successfully reduced leverage and returned $143.6 million to shareholders in 2025Q4, the structural liquidity risk indicated by a 0.57 current ratio in 2026Q1 warrants a cautious approach.

LAUR Growth Metrics

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years-8.83%

5 Years10.68%

3 Years11.06%

TTM13.81%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-

5 Years-

3 Years59.37%

TTM-2.83%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-

5 Years-

3 Years72.22%

TTM0%

Return on Capital

10 Years8.88%

5 Years17.34%

3 Years23.7%

Last Year26.71%

LAUR Recent Earnings

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (58%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)

Q2 2026Latest

Apr 30, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.17+21.3%

$0.22

Rev

$273M+2.8%

$265M

Q1 2026

Feb 19, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.76+0.0%

$0.76

Rev

$541M+2.7%

$527M

Q4 2025

Oct 30, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.25-68.4%

$0.79

Rev

$400M-24.3%

$529M

Q3 2025

Jul 31, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.79+243.5%

$0.23

Rev

$524M+38.9%

$377M

Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026Latest	Apr 30, 2026	$0.17vs $0.22+21.3%	$273Mvs $265M+2.8%
Q1 2026	Feb 19, 2026	$0.76vs $0.76+0.0%	$541Mvs $527M+2.7%
Q4 2025	Oct 30, 2025	$0.25vs $0.79-68.4%	$400Mvs $529M-24.3%
Q3 2025	Jul 31, 2025	$0.79vs $0.23+243.5%	$524Mvs $377M+38.9%

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Latest LAUR News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 30, 2026

Laureate Education Announces Date of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

MIAMI, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) plans to release results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, before the stock market opens. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call with investors and analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the second quarter results and the Company's business outlook.

Seeking Alpha·Jun 30, 2026

Laureate Education Remains A Compelling Prospect Despite Underperformance

Laureate Education remains a Buy due to strong revenue growth and attractive valuation, despite recent profitability pressures. LAUR's 2026 revenue guidance of $1.89–$1.905 billion and EBITDA of $583–$593 million signal robust top- and bottom-line expansion. Enrollment growth in both Mexico and Peru, aided by favorable pricing and currency effects, underpins management's optimistic outlook.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
LAURLaureate Education, Inc.Current	$39.86	$5.69B	21.09	8.64%	16.55%	26.22%	0.01%
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.	$79.19	$1.8B	14.61	3.96%	10.21%	7.85%	—
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation	$35.16	$2.2B	14.53	24.2%	19.91%	17.21%	—
APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.	$59.34	$1.09B	43.63	3.89%	6.13%	14.02%	—
GHCGraham Holdings Company	$1155.24	$5.02B	17.38	2.52%	7.94%	6.39%	—
LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.	$152.96	$4.15B	19.84	7.07%	26.92%	29.53%	—

Compare LAUR vs Peers

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

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Most directly comparable listed peer for LAUR.

Scale Benchmark

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Peer Set

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LAUR SEC Filings & Documents

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

Material company update

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

FY 2026

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 20, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 22, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Jul 31, 2025·SEC

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LAUR Frequently Asked Questions

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is Laureate Education, Inc.'s revenue?

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) reported $1.74B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 9504% increase from $18.1M in 1993.

How fast is Laureate Education, Inc. growing?

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) grew revenue by 8.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is LAUR profitable?

Yes, Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) is profitable, generating $279.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (16.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Does LAUR pay dividends?

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is LAUR's return on equity?

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 26.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Laureate Education, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) generated $263.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in LAUR back in 1993?

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q2 2026Latest

Apr 30, 2026

$0.17vs $0.22+21.3%

$273Mvs $265M+2.8%

Q1 2026

Feb 19, 2026

$0.76vs $0.76+0.0%

$541Mvs $527M+2.7%

Q4 2025

Oct 30, 2025

$0.25vs $0.79-68.4%

$400Mvs $529M-24.3%

Q3 2025

Jul 31, 2025

$0.79vs $0.23+243.5%

$524Mvs $377M+38.9%

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

LAURLaureate Education, Inc.Current

$39.86

$5.69B

21.09

8.64%

16.55%

26.22%

0.01%

STRAStrategic Education, Inc.

$79.19

$1.8B

14.61

3.96%

10.21%

7.85%

—

PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation

$35.16

$2.2B

14.53

24.2%

19.91%

17.21%

—

APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.

$59.34

$1.09B

43.63

3.89%

6.13%

14.02%

—

GHCGraham Holdings Company

$1155.24

$5.02B

17.38

2.52%

7.94%

6.39%

—

LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.

$152.96

$4.15B

19.84

7.07%

26.92%

29.53%

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