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LAUREATE EDUCATION INC

LAURNASDAQ
πŸ† #1272 by market capEarnings Oct 29US Equity
$38.38β–² $0.78 (+2.02%)
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24hβ–² 2.0%
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14dβ–² 6.1%
30dβ–² 2.3%
ytdβ–² 14.1%
1yβ–² 21.7%
🏦Market Cap
$5.29B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+8.6%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
27.3%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
15.7%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.9x
Cheap
Otter Score
60
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$38.17 – $38.71
52-Week Range
$24.98 – $40.93
Volume
$2.64B
Avg Volume
$2.53B
Shares Outstanding
137.7M
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.70B
Last Q Revenue
$616M
P/E Ratio
17.3
P/S Ratio
2.9x
EPS (TTM)
$2.28
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’2.3%

Why Investors Own LAUR

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +14.3% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 47% gross margin and 28% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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LAUREATE EDUCATION INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.7Bβ–² +8.6% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
28.3%β–² +5.7% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$431Mβ–² +15.3% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$263Mβ–² +63.6% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
148.7Mβ–Ό βˆ’2.3% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$369Mβ–Ό βˆ’$33M YoY
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About LAUREATE EDUCATION INC

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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Fair
60/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
13 analysts
Strong Buy4
Buy6
Hold2
Sell1
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

GlobeNewsWireΒ·16h ago

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

MIAMI, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) plans to release results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, before the stock market opens. Following

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Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·19h ago

STRA or LAUR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Schools stocks have likely encountered both Strategic Education (STRA) and Laureate Education (LAUR). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right

Seeking AlphaΒ·7d ago

Laureate Education Continues To Teach Why It's Worth Buying

Laureate Education remains a 'buy' as revenue and profitability guidance are raised, with continued strong growth and low valuation multiples. Q2 2026 revenue grew 17.5% YoY to $615.9M, with net income and cash flows als

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·Aug 20

TAL vs. LAUR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with TAL Education (TAL) and Laureate Education (LAUR). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 18

Handelsbanken Fonder AB Sells 116,700 Shares of Laureate Education $LAUR

Handelsbanken Fonder AB decreased its holdings in Laureate Education (NASDAQ: LAUR) by 71.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional i

GuruFocusΒ·Aug 5

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Covista (NYSE: CVSA), America's largest healthcare educator, today announced an expanded leadership role for Scott Liles and the addition of Rick Sinkfield as V