LAUR - NASDAQ
Laureate Education, Inc.
$33.46
+1.1%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 SnapshotLaureate Education, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Strong cash conversion. Most reported earnings translate into actual cash flow, suggesting solid fundamentals.
CapEx Intensity
Moderate capital requirements typical of many stable businesses. Healthy balance between reinvestment and cash generation.
FCF Growth Trend
Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.
Working Capital Impact
Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extension—monitor closely.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.
Laureate Education, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
LAUR • NASDAQ
| Laureate Education, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2006 | Dec 2005 | Dec 2004 | Dec 2003 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2001 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
281.6M | 296.4M | 117.4M | 69M | -295M | -320.4M | -1.2B | 370.9M | 93.8M | 366.2M | -315.8M | -162.5M | -85.1M | -209.7M | 104M | 75.2M | 73.6M | 4.2M | -93.5M | -17.4M | |
110.8M | 105.2M | 102.9M | 88.5M | 145.3M | 223.7M | 316M | 240M | 264.7M | 264.9M | 282.9M | 288.3M | 242.7M | 221.2M | 48.9M | 50.8M | 30.3M | 25.1M | 31M | 38M | |
-1.8M | -38.5M | -55.9M | -500K | 195.6M | -185.7M | -29.8M | -7.5M | -164.8M | -30.2M | -15.6M | -163.3M | -16.2M | -35.7M | 1.7M | 11.5M | 2M | -6.5M | -9.1M | -1.2M | |
13.3M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.8M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10.8M | 64.8M | 38.8M | 39M | 49.2M | 49.5M | 17.3M | 15.1M | 4.6M | 5.7M | 23.1M | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
103.4M | 4M | 130.2M | 33.3M | 76.3M | 669.6M | 1.6B | -188.8M | 87.8M | -253.6M | 287.4M | 365.3M | 155.2M | 222.3M | 31M | 31.1M | 19M | 37.7M | 138.4M | 49M | |
-141.1M | -134.4M | -43.8M | -20.9M | -278.2M | -127.7M | -289M | -28.5M | -215.6M | -201.6M | -107.5M | -107.9M | -68.6M | 24M | 16.2M | -32.1M | -6.4M | -24.6M | 14.4M | -113.7M | |
366.2M | 232.7M | 250.8M | 178.2M | -156.1M | 259.6M | 330.7M | 396.9M | 130.8M | 184.6M | 170.5M | 269.2M | 277.5M | 239.5M | 216.8M | 141.1M | 124.3M | 58.9M | 81.1M | -45.4M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-103M | -71.9M | -56.5M | -52.8M | -56.3M | -89.2M | -173.3M | -238M | -274.1M | -240.3M | -344.1M | -416.7M | -500.9M | -433M | -174.7M | -109.1M | -100.8M | -81.1M | -69.8M | -55.8M | |
(397K) | (0.0) | (4.4M) | (83.4M) | (2.1B) | (662.9M) | (1.3B) | (358.8M) | (9M) | (554.4M) | -2.9M | -283.4M | -192M | (30M) | -238.8M | -69.8M | -75.8M | (34.5M) | -56.2M | -60.5M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -10M | (0.0) | -5.7M | (204.1M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -14.3M | -38.7M | -6.7M | -57.6M | -55.3M | -29.1M | -170.2M | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11.5M | 10M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5M | 3.4M | 0.0 | 14.1M | 9.4M | 5.4M | 74M | 67.1M | 62.2M | 293.7M | |
0.0 | 14.4M | 0.0 | -300K | 0.0 | -7K | 926K | -5.3M | -59.5M | -39.3M | -32.2M | 207.5M | -196.2M | -50.7M | -6.2M | -17.8M | 32.1M | -8M | -4.7M | -6.7M | |
-102.6M | -57.5M | -52M | (30.3M) | (2B) | (573.7M) | (1.1B) | (115.5M) | -324.5M | (269.1M) | -173.6M | -489.2M | -889.1M | -453.9M | -449M | -198M | -128.2M | -42.9M | -97.5M | (536K) | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-215M | -102.1M | 2.3M | -282.2M | -377.1M | -73.8M | -250.1M | 0.0 | 456.4M | 0.0 | -3.9M | -2.2M | 199.7M | -254K | 19.1M | 14.3M | 19.7M | 15M | 15.7M | 16.9M | |
-2.9M | -60.4M | -91M | 62.5M | -928.5M | -177.8M | -1.4B | -382.4M | -140.1M | -712.6M | 100.5M | 231.4M | 660.4M | 250.2M | 196.8M | 27.6M | 10.8M | -17.4M | 674K | -11.1M | |
-455K | -1.7M | -112.5M | -253.2M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -11.1M | -19.4M | -1.5M | -20.5M | -6.5M | -22.9M | -15.6M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-215.2M | -102.1M | (0.0) | -282.2M | -380.5M | -99.5M | -264.1M | -2.5M | (0.0) | -1.7M | -3.9M | -2.2M | (0.0) | -254K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-4.1M | -2.7M | -623K | 13.2M | -1.4B | -7.4M | -24.4M | -16.6M | -129.4M | -35.9M | -45.6M | -50M | -80.6M | -109.5M | 2.6M | -1.1M | 1.3M | -419K | 5.4M | 24.8M | |
-222.5M | -166.9M | -201.8M | -461.6M | -2.7B | -259M | -1.7B | -410.1M | 222.8M | -445.7M | 34.4M | 172.6M | 756.7M | 124.8M | 218.5M | 40.8M | 31.8M | -2.8M | 21.8M | 30.7M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
13.1M | -7.3M | 6.1M | 1.2M | 273.4M | 195.2M | -268.3M | -13.5M | 20M | -1.8M | -34.2M | -50.9M | -12.5M | 2.7M | 5.5M | 3.8M | -10.1M | -19.5M | -2.9M | -81K | |
54.2M | 957K | 3.1M | -251.8M | -521.7M | 769.5M | -485.8M | 57M | 24.8M | 6.3M | -2.9M | -98.3M | 132.6M | -83.7M | -8.1M | -12.4M | 17.9M | -6.3M | 2.5M | -14.3M | |
97.9M | 96.9M | 93.8M | 345.6M | 867.3M | 97.8M | 583.6M | 532.8M | 295.8M | 458.7M | 461.6M | 559.9M | 427.3M | 511M | 105.1M | 117.5M | 98.4M | 104.7M | 102.2M | 116.5M | |
152.1M | 97.9M | 96.9M | 93.8M | 345.6M | 867.3M | 97.8M | 589.8M | 320.6M | 465M | 458.7M | 461.6M | 559.9M | 427.3M | 97M | 105.1M | 116.3M | 98.4M | 104.7M | 102.2M | |
263.1M | 160.8M | 194.3M | 125.4M | -206.5M | 184.9M | 175M | 158.9M | -143.3M | -55.7M | -173.6M | -147.6M | -223.3M | -193.6M | 42.1M | 31.9M | 23.6M | -22.2M | 11.4M | -101.2M |
SEC Filings
LAUR - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 09, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 19, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 19, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | October 30, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | October 30, 2025 | October 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q2 Q2 | July 31, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | July 31, 2025 | July 31, 2025 | 2025 |
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