Laureate Education Future Growth
Future criteria checks 2/6
Laureate Education is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10.2% and 8.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 14.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 27.9% in 3 years.
Key information
10.2%
Earnings growth rate
14.52%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Services earnings growth | 13.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 8.6% |
| Future return on equity | 27.90% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 01 May 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
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.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.Laureate Education Teaches What Value Is
Apr 01LAUR: 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.
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.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).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.
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.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).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).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.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).We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Nov 27
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.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.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.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).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.Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Aug 28There Is A Reason Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Price Is Undemanding
Jun 18Laureate Education: An Impressive Turnaround Story But Price Doesn't Compensate For The Risk Associated With It
Apr 22With EPS Growth And More, Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Makes An Interesting Case
Apr 22Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
Mar 07Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) A Risky Investment?
Feb 19Laureate Education: Strong Performance Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
Feb 14Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 49% Above Its Share Price
Feb 05Here's Why Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jan 10Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?
Dec 14Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) Stock Catapults 28% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Market
Nov 24Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 70% Above Its Share Price
Nov 01We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Oct 15Should You Be Adding Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) To Your Watchlist Today?
Sep 11
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.Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
Aug 24Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?
Aug 05Laureate Education: Attractive Valuation And Growth Drivers Ahead
Aug 01We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Jun 30Here's Why Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jun 12The Compensation For Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) CEO Looks Deserved And Here's Why
May 24Laureate Education: Leading Universities In Peru And Mexico
May 22These 4 Measures Indicate That Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Mar 21Here's Why We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Well Worth Watching
Mar 04Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Price In Tune With Earnings
Jan 03Are Investors Undervaluing Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) By 48%?
Dec 10Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) A Risky Investment?
Nov 21Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2028 | 2,210 | 367 | 402 | 513 | 5 |
| 12/31/2027 | 2,049 | 331 | 342 | 460 | 6 |
| 12/31/2026 | 1,900 | 291 | 285 | 398 | 4 |
| 3/31/2026 | 1,738 | 280 | 264 | 370 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 1,702 | 282 | 263 | 366 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 1,584 | 203 | 240 | 314 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 1,552 | 254 | 228 | 291 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 1,527 | 287 | 197 | 257 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 1,567 | 296 | 161 | 233 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 1,553 | 250 | 191 | 255 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 1,546 | 201 | 177 | 245 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 1,508 | 133 | 191 | 257 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 1,484 | 117 | 194 | 251 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 1,421 | 105 | 148 | 211 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 1,361 | 101 | 152 | 211 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 1,284 | 80 | 93 | 151 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 1,242 | 61 | 125 | 178 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 1,193 | 22 | -95 | -55 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 1,159 | -20 | -166 | -128 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 1,102 | -175 | -153 | -113 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 1,087 | -295 | -207 | -156 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 1,075 | -534 | 52 | 92 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 1,051 | -795 | 170 | 216 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 1,027 | -687 | 213 | 274 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 1,025 | -315 | 185 | 260 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 1,092 | -10 | 133 | 249 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 1,125 | 176 | 227 | 369 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 803 | 177 | 143 | 291 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 1,212 | -150 | N/A | 340 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 1,753 | -187 | N/A | 353 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 2,254 | -140 | N/A | 428 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 3,259 | 106 | N/A | 449 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 1,145 | -181 | N/A | 397 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 3,349 | 36 | N/A | 337 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 3,389 | -71 | N/A | 335 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 3,162 | -344 | N/A | 221 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 3,333 | -284 | N/A | 192 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 3,611 | -304 | N/A | 200 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 3,722 | -70 | N/A | 107 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 4,194 | 310 | N/A | 237 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 3,302 | 337 | N/A | 192 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 4,219 | 314 | N/A | 146 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 4,274 | 103 | N/A | 185 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 4,313 | -198 | N/A | 169 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 4,292 | -322 | N/A | 170 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 4,470 | -256 | N/A | 259 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 4,454 | -330 | N/A | 130 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: LAUR's forecast earnings growth (10.2% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).
Earnings vs Market: LAUR's earnings (10.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16% per year).
High Growth Earnings: LAUR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: LAUR's revenue (8.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.2% per year).
High Growth Revenue: LAUR's revenue (8.6% 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 (27.9%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 22:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Meuler | Baird |
| Alexander Paris | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |