Laureate Education, Inc.

Laureate Education, Inc.

LAURยทNASDAQ

$33.46

+1.1%
Consumer DefensiveEducation & Training Services

Laureate 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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$4.68B
EPS1.9100
P/E Ratio17.52
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Laureate Education, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that LAUR stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 39.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 36.50 to a high of 43.00.

Lowest Target
36.50
9.09%
Consensus Target
39.00
16.56%
Highest Target
43.00
28.51%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 39.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 36.50 to a high of 43.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+16.6%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

16.7% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Laureate Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.70B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.83B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.81B - 1.86B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+7.7%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Laureate Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
281.63M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
319.00M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
302.77M - 335.22M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+13.3%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread10%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Laureate Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
1.91
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.08
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.97 - $2.18
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.8%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread10%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Laureate Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
411.79M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
90.68M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
89.70M - 91.88M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-78.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Laureate Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
522.58M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
295.79M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
292.60M - 299.69M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-43.4%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Laureate Education, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
51.07M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
183.17M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
181.19M - 185.58M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+258.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Laureate Education, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $4.76M worth of LAUR shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

68.1K

2.30M

Net Activity

-2.3M

-$2.30M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

13.6K

433.52K

Net Activity

-434K

-$434K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

70.0K

2.03M

Net Activity

-2.0M

-$2.03M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
CM

Cardoso Marcelo

Officer: Evp & Chief Operating Officer

83.8K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$2.50M

2
BRM

Buskirk Richard M.

Officer: Svp & Chief Financial Officer

60.8K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2.05M

3
RJ

Rodin Judith

Director

7.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$214K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $4.76M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$2.30M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.