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LAUR Stock Chart & Stats
$33.84
$0.23(1.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$33.84
$0.23(1.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.53 - $40.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume88.61K
Average Volume (3M)1.34M
Market Cap
$5.10B
Enterprise Value$5.52K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$722.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.97Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.88
Shares Outstanding139,978,290
10 Day Avg. Volume1,147,280
30 Day Avg. Volume1,342,431
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.00Price Target Upside18.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong ProfitabilitySustained high gross and operating margins demonstrate structural earnings power across Laureate’s campus and program mix. These margins provide durable capacity to fund campus investment, curriculum improvement and shareholder returns even with mid-cycle volatility in enrollment timing.
Improving Cash GenerationPositive and growing operating and free cash flow, with multi-year recovery from prior negative cash flow, underpins financial flexibility. Strong cash conversion supports reinvestment, new campus funding and continued buybacks without relying on external financing.
Enrollment & Revenue MomentumConsistent student intake growth and raised revenue/EBITDA guidance indicate durable demand in core markets. Enrollment momentum—especially online expansion in Peru—supports sustainable top-line growth and scaling benefits across academic programs over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Higher Online AttritionRapidly scaled online offerings can erode long-term retention and lifetime student revenue if attrition remains elevated. This structural risk pressures sustainable enrollment-to-revenue conversion and may require ongoing investment in student support and curriculum to stabilize cohort retention.
Campus Investment Margin DragStrategic campus openings and related depreciation/operating costs compress margins until utilization ramps. Persistent or repeated expansion cycles can depress near-term profitability and cash conversion, delaying the realization of scale benefits and elevating execution risk.
Leverage And Comparability UncertaintyFluctuating reported debt levels and partial comparability of balance sheet metrics introduce uncertainty about true leverage and liquidity cushions. This reduces clarity on downside protection and could constrain capital allocation if debt metrics deteriorate or reporting adjustments recur.
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LAUR FAQ
What was Laureate Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Laureate Education lowest stock price was $21.53 and its highest was $40.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Laureate Education’s market cap?
Laureate Education’s market cap is $5.10B.
When is Laureate Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Laureate Education’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported -$0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.243 by $0.073.
Is Laureate Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Laureate Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Laureate Education pay dividends?
Laureate Education pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Laureate Education dividends here
What is Laureate Education’s EPS estimate?
Laureate Education’s EPS estimate is 0.97.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education have?
Laureate Education has 139,978,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education reported an EPS of -$0.17 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.243. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.733%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Laureate Education?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LAUR
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:
$40.00 (18.20% Upside)
$40.00 (18.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAUR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 433.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
51.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
22.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Laureate Education
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.
LAUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.00
▲(18.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.27% Insiders
31.57% Mutual Funds
5.00% Other Institutional Investors
36.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors