Laureate Education, Inc.

NasdaqGS:LAUR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.3b

Laureate Education Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Laureate Education is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10.3% and 8.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 14.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 28.6% in 3 years.

Key information

10.3%

Earnings growth rate

14.68%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Services earnings growth11.7%
Revenue growth rate8.4%
Future return on equity28.55%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated11 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 05

LAUR: Index Additions Will Support Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Laureate Education slightly lower to $40.25 from $40.33, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that are still broadly consistent with prior expectations. What's in the News Laureate Education issued earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2026, projecting revenue in a range of US$597 million to US$601 million.
Narrative Update • May 21

LAUR: Index Additions And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Laureate Education to $40.33 from $39.58, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Laureate Education issued earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2026, with revenue expected between US$597 million and US$601 million, giving you a sense of the company’s near term sales outlook (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 28

LAUR: Index Additions And Buyback Expansion Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts now hold Laureate Education's fair value estimate steady at $36.50, citing only small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions in their price target work. What's in the News Laureate Education, Inc.
Narrative Update • Apr 14

LAUR: Index Additions And 2026 Revenue Guidance Will Shape Earnings Outlook

Analysts have kept their $36.50 price target for Laureate Education unchanged, citing relatively steady assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the basis for their view. What's in the News Laureate Education, Inc.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 01

Laureate Education Teaches What Value Is

Summary Laureate Education is a leading for-profit education provider in Mexico and Peru, showing robust organic growth and operational expansion. Revenue grew from $1.48 billion in 2023 to $1.70 billion in 2025, with net income nearly tripling and strong cash flow improvements. Management guides for 2026 revenue of $1.89–$1.91 billion and EBITDA of $583–$593 million, with enrollment expected to grow 4.2% year over year. I rate LAUR a "Buy" due to its attractive valuation, demographic tailwinds, and resilient long-term growth prospects despite short-term margin fluctuations. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 31

LAUR: Index Additions And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Earnings Quality Outlook

Analysts have maintained their $36.50 price target for Laureate Education, with slight tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E helping to support that steady view. What's in the News Laureate Education, Inc.
Narrative Update • Mar 17

LAUR: Expanded Buybacks Will Support Future Upside For Shares

Analysts now estimate Laureate Education's fair value at $39.58 per share, up from $38.17 previously. This reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a future P/E of about 16.27x, along with a slightly higher discount rate.
Narrative Update • Mar 03

LAUR: Share Repurchases And 2026 Guidance Will Support Stronger Earnings Quality

Analysts have raised their price target on Laureate Education from $19.50 to $36.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that they view as better aligned with the company’s current profile. What's in the News Laureate Education issued full year 2026 revenue guidance in a range of $1.89 billion to $1.905 billion, with reported growth of 11% to 12% and organic constant currency growth of 6% to 7% versus 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 16

LAUR: Lower Discount Rate And Higher P E Multiple Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on Laureate Education higher to $38.17. This reflects slightly lower discount rate assumptions, a modestly adjusted revenue growth outlook, a small uplift in expected profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple in their models.
Narrative Update • Feb 02

LAUR: Stronger Margins And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Laureate Education from US$40.00 to US$43.00, citing refreshed assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E that together point to a higher implied valuation range. Valuation Changes Fair value estimate raised from US$40.00 to US$43.00, reflecting a modest uplift in the implied valuation range.
Narrative Update • Jan 19

LAUR: Expanded Buybacks And 2025 Guidance Will Support Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have lifted their price target on Laureate Education to US$38.17 from US$36.83, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels that support a modestly higher valuation. What's in the News Laureate Education updated its full year 2025 earnings guidance, with revenues now expected in the range of US$1.681b to US$1.686b, reflecting 7% to 8% as reported and approximately 8% organic constant currency growth versus 2024 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jan 05

LAUR: Higher Margins And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Upside Potential

Analysts now place their price target fair value for Laureate Education at $40.00, up from $27.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E as the main drivers of the change. What's in the News Laureate Education updated its earnings guidance for 2025, with revenues now expected in a range of $1,681 million to $1,686 million, reflecting 7% to 8% growth on an as reported basis and approximately 8% growth on an organic constant currency basis versus 2024 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Dec 20

LAUR: Expanded Buybacks And 2025 Guidance Will Support Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target for Laureate Education slightly higher to approximately 36.83 dollars from 36.00 dollars. This reflects modestly lower perceived risk, a slightly richer future earnings multiple, and continued expectations for solid long term revenue growth and profitability.
Narrative Update • Dec 06

LAUR: Expanded Buybacks And 2025 Guidance Will Drive Share Upside

Narrative Update Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Laureate Education to $36.00, citing slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions while maintaining their fair value view. What's in the News Laureate Education raised its full year 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $1,681 million to $1,686 million, implying 7% to 8% reported growth and about 8% organic constant currency growth versus 2024 (company guidance filing).
Analysis Article • Nov 27

We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Narrative Update • Nov 22

LAUR: Equity Buyback Expansion Will Drive Value In 2025

Analysts have raised their price target for Laureate Education from $34.20 to $36.00. They cited improved projections for revenue growth and profit margins in their updated outlook.
Narrative Update • Nov 03

LAUR: Increased Buyback Authorization And Margin Gains Will Drive Outperformance

Analysts have raised their price target on Laureate Education to $34.20 from $33.80. They cite stronger revenue growth and higher profit margin forecasts as the main drivers for the upward revision.
Narrative Update • Oct 20

Campus Expansion In Mexico And Peru Will Elevate Digital Learning

Analysts have raised their price target for Laureate Education from $31.00 to $33.80 per share. They cited expectations for higher revenue growth and a slightly lower discount rate in their updated outlook.
Narrative Update • Oct 05

Campus Expansion In Mexico And Peru Will Elevate Digital Learning

Analysts have raised their price target for Laureate Education from $29.40 to $31.00 per share, citing modest improvements in projected profit margins and fair value estimates. What's in the News From April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, Laureate Education repurchased 1,480,000 shares for $28.55 million, completing a total buyback of 3,774,000 shares for $72.42 million under the repurchase program announced on September 13, 2024 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Sep 20

Campus Expansion In Mexico And Peru Will Elevate Digital Learning

The modest increase in Laureate Education’s consensus price target to $29.40 appears primarily driven by an expansion in its forward P/E multiple, as revenue growth forecasts remain largely steady. What's in the News Repurchased 1,480,000 shares (0.99%) for $28.55 million from April 1 to June 30, 2025, completing 3,774,000 shares (2.52%) for $72.42 million under the ongoing buyback program.
Analysis Article • Aug 28

Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article • Jun 18

There Is A Reason Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Price Is Undemanding

Laureate Education, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:LAUR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11.6x might make it look like a buy...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 22

Laureate Education: An Impressive Turnaround Story But Price Doesn't Compensate For The Risk Associated With It

Summary Laureate's strategy to refocus on geographic markets with superior profitability and market leadership has resulted in an impressive turnaround for the company. Refocusing Peru and Mexico enables Laureate to take advantage of its economies of scale and reputation in these regions, resulting in high returns on capital and superior profitability. Despite the impressive turnaround and attractive high returns on capital, I believe Laureate's current market valuation doesn't compensate for the risk associated with Peru and Mexico. Due to currency and geographical risk, as well as higher cost of capital, Laureate needs to sell at a higher earnings yield to compensate for these risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 14

Laureate Education: Strong Performance Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

Summary Laureate Education is a mid-cap stock focused on higher education in Peru and Mexico, with strong market growth projections of 9.3% and 11.5% CAGR, respectively. The stock has risen by 43.13% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500's 33.62% increase, driven by strong financial performance and growth opportunities. The company benefits from the growing demand for affordable private higher education in both campus and online formats. Despite the cyclical nature of education stocks, Laureate Education has shown improved revenue and gross profit over the last three quarters, positioning it for continued growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Sep 10

Share Repurchases And Latin American Growth To Propel Company's Earnings And Share Value

Continuous product innovation and digital expansion are set to attract more students, boosting enrollments and revenues across key markets.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 01

Laureate Education: Attractive Valuation And Growth Drivers Ahead

Summary Laureate is a leading player in Mexico and Peru's higher education market, offering traditional, hybrid and online education opportunities. Underpenetrated markets in Mexico and Peru offer significant expansion opportunities, plus the shift to hybrid/online learning that could help margins. The company is currently undervalued (40-60% upside from current levels) trading at low multiples despite strong fundamentals and growth prospects. There are potential value accredited M&A options, in case asset divestment can create value in the near future. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 22

Laureate Education: Leading Universities In Peru And Mexico

Summary LAUR has shown strong revenue growth and expanding profit margins over the past three years. The company's 1Q24 earnings continued to deliver top-line growth, despite it being a weaker revenue quarter. The low higher education gross participation rate, strong incentives to attend tertiary education, and large market share for private institutions are expected to strengthen LAUR's growth outlook. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:LAUR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20282,2043684045095
12/31/20272,0473303384566
12/31/20261,9102933014035
3/31/20261,738280264370N/A
12/31/20251,702282263366N/A
9/30/20251,584203240314N/A
6/30/20251,552254228291N/A
3/31/20251,527287197257N/A
12/31/20241,567296161233N/A
9/30/20241,553250191255N/A
6/30/20241,546201177245N/A
3/31/20241,508133191257N/A
12/31/20231,484117194251N/A
9/30/20231,421105148211N/A
6/30/20231,361101152211N/A
3/31/20231,2848093151N/A
12/31/20221,24261125178N/A
9/30/20221,19322-95-55N/A
6/30/20221,159-20-166-128N/A
3/31/20221,102-175-153-113N/A
12/31/20211,087-295-207-156N/A
9/30/20211,075-5345292N/A
6/30/20211,051-795170216N/A
3/31/20211,027-687213274N/A
12/31/20201,025-315185260N/A
9/30/20201,092-10133249N/A
6/30/20201,125176227369N/A
3/31/2020803177143291N/A
12/31/20191,212-150N/A340N/A
9/30/20191,753-187N/A353N/A
6/30/20192,254-140N/A428N/A
3/31/20193,259106N/A449N/A
12/31/20181,145-181N/A397N/A
9/30/20183,34936N/A337N/A
6/30/20183,389-71N/A335N/A
3/31/20183,162-344N/A221N/A
12/31/20173,333-284N/A192N/A
9/30/20173,611-304N/A200N/A
6/30/20173,722-70N/A107N/A
3/31/20174,194310N/A237N/A
12/31/20163,302337N/A192N/A
9/30/20164,219314N/A146N/A
6/30/20164,274103N/A185N/A
3/31/20164,313-198N/A169N/A
12/31/20154,292-322N/A170N/A
9/30/20154,470-256N/A259N/A
6/30/20154,454-330N/A130N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: LAUR's forecast earnings growth (10.3% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: LAUR's earnings (10.3% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (17.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: LAUR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: LAUR's revenue (8.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (12.5% per year).

High Growth Revenue: LAUR's revenue (8.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: LAUR's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (28.6%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/12 13:41
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Laureate Education, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeffrey MeulerBaird
Alexander ParisBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital Markets Equity Research