LA3A Stock Chart & Stats
€33.00
€0.40(1.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€33.00
€0.40(1.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€24.60 - €35.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€4.02B
Enterprise Value€5.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€189.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€782.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta0.31
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS Estimate
0.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.73
Shares Outstanding137,749,360
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€37.57Price Target Upside13.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong ProfitabilityLAUR’s high operating and net margins demonstrate strong earnings power in its education model, while elevated ROE indicates effective use of shareholder capital. This profitability provides scope to fund academic investment, digital capabilities, campus expansion, and shareholder returns.
Growth OutlookReaffirmed growth guidance across enrollment, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA indicates that demand and operating scale remain supportive beyond a single reporting period. EBITDA growth above constant-currency revenue growth also points to continued operating leverage and margin expansion.
Healthy Balance SheetNear-net-debt-free positioning gives LAUR meaningful financial flexibility to continue investing in campuses, online education, and academic innovation. It also reduces balance-sheet pressure during economic or currency volatility and supports the company’s capacity for capital returns.
Bears Say
Softer Cash ConversionRecent free-cash-flow deterioration and operating cash flow below net income show that reported profitability is not converting fully into cash. If this persists, it could constrain internally funded growth, reduce flexibility for capital returns, and make earnings quality less robust.
Online Price-Mix PressureThe expanding online portfolio supports enrollment, but a lower average revenue per student can limit revenue growth as online mix increases. Management expects this price-mix effect to persist into next year, creating a continuing offset to volume gains and operating scale.
Rising Online CompetitionGreater competitor activity in online higher education could pressure student acquisition, pricing, and retention over the medium term. Although LAUR cites brand, product, experience, and price advantages, more alternatives may make its growth strategy costlier to defend.
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LA3A FAQ
What was Laureate Education Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Laureate Education Inc lowest stock price was €24.60 and its highest was €35.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Laureate Education Inc’s market cap?
Laureate Education Inc’s market cap is €4.02B.
When is Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 117 days.
How were Laureate Education Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education Inc released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported €0.464 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.428 by €0.036.
Is Laureate Education Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Laureate Education Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Laureate Education Inc pay dividends?
Laureate Education Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Laureate Education Inc’s EPS estimate?
Laureate Education Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.69.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education Inc have?
Laureate Education Inc has 137,749,360 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education Inc reported an EPS of €0.464 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.428. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.614%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Laureate Education Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:LA3A
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:
€37.57 (13.85% Upside)
€37.57 (13.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:LA3A Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €17.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
34.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
17.06%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
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.
LA3A Company Deck
LA3A Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly positive overall. Laureate reported solid enrollment, revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS growth; reaffirmed full-year guidance; highlighted continued expansion in Mexico, Peru, and online education; and increased its share-repurchase authorization. The main challenges were the reversal of favorable foreign exchange, unfavorable academic-calendar timing, higher expected online-related attrition, new-campus investment drag, competitive activity in Peru, and potential El Nino disruption.View all DE:LA3A earnings summariesLA3A Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
€37.57
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