Laureate Education Inc. (LAUR)
NASDAQ: LAURReal EstateOther Consumer ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 38.56 0.00%
LAUR stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $5.31B
- P/E (TTM)
- 17.53
- Forward P/E
- 15.87
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.20
- Dividend yield
- None
- Ex-dividend date
- Nov 14, 2023
- 52-week range
- 24.98 – 40.93
- Day range
- 37.97 – 39.22
- Volume / Avg
- 1.63M / 1.03M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 137.75M
- Next earnings
- Oct 29, 2026
52-week range
LAUR stock today
Shares of Laureate Education (LAUR) finished higher on Oct 7 at $38.56, a gain of 0.81% or $0.31 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, LAUR sits near the top of its 52-week range of $24.98 to $40.93: 5.8% below the high, set on Jul 30, 2026 and 54.4% above the low. LAUR is up 14.4% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 30.9%.
At 17.5x trailing earnings, Laureate Education trades above the peer-group median of 14.1x. Its forward P/E of 15.9x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Laureate Education's next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026.
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About Laureate Education
Company profileLaureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a portfolio of higher education institutions in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs in the areas of medicine and health sciences, engineering and information technology, and business and management through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It also operates universities and technical-vocational institutions, as well as provides high school education services.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- Other Consumer Services
- CEO
- Mr. Eilif Serck-Hanssen
- Headquarters
- Miami, FL
- Employees
- 33,900
- IPO year
- 2017
- Website
- laureate.net
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Laureate Education generated $1.70 billion in revenue, up 8.6% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $281.6 million (-5.0% year over year), for a net margin of 16.5% versus a median of 7.2% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 28.3% (up from 26.8%) and operating margin 25.3%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.70B | $1.57B | $1.48B | $1.24B | $1.09B |
| Growth | +8.64% | +5.55% | +19.48% | +14.32% | +6.03% |
| Net income | $281.63M | $296.47M | $107.59M | $69.57M | $192.45M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.89 | $1.92 | $0.68 | $0.41 | $1.01 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$41.21+6.87%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 3
- Hold 1
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 29, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.47
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 30, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.98 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.00
- Last payment
- $0.70
- Ex-dividend date
- Nov 14, 2023
Laureate Education peers
Real Estate sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRBH&R Block Inc. | 43.16 | +1.24% | $5.29B | vs LAUR |
| GHCGraham Holdings Company | 1,169.60 | +1.03% | $4.95B | vs LAUR |
| UNFUnifirst Corporation | 252.31 | +0.23% | $4.56B | vs LAUR |
| CVSACovista Inc. | 127.30 | -0.06% | $4.31B | vs LAUR |
| LOPEGrand Canyon Education Inc. | 155.68 | +0.08% | $4.06B | vs LAUR |
| TALTAL Education Group ADR | 12.76 | +1.27% | $7.08B | vs LAUR |
| LRNStride Inc. | 79.62 | -0.16% | $3.31B | vs LAUR |
| BFAMBright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. | 66.84 | +0.63% | $3.25B | vs LAUR |
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Laureate Education stock FAQ
What is Laureate Education's stock price today?
LAUR last traded at $38.56 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.81% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Laureate Education pay a dividend?
Yes. Laureate Education pays $0.00 per share annually. The most recent dividend of $0.70 had an ex-dividend date of Nov 14, 2023.
When is Laureate Education's next earnings date?
Laureate Education is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.47.
What is LAUR's P/E ratio?
LAUR trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.53 and a forward P/E of 15.87, compared with a median of 14.1 for its closest peers.
Who is Laureate Education's CEO?
Mr. Eilif Serck-Hanssen is the chief executive officer of Laureate Education Inc., which has about 33,900 employees.
What is the LAUR 52-week high?
The 52-week high for LAUR is $40.93 and the 52-week low is $24.98. The stock is currently 5.8% below its high.