Laureate Education Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Laureate Education has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 39.4%, while the Consumer Services industry saw earnings growing at 25% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.2% per year. Laureate Education's return on equity is 27.9%, and it has net margins of 16.1%.
Key information
39.4%
Earnings growth rate
41.8%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Services Industry Growth | 20.3% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.2% |
| Return on equity | 27.9% |
| Net Margin | 16.1% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?
Dec 14
Laureate 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 11Laureate 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 21Here's Why We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Nov 03When Should You Buy Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?
Aug 23Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Using Too Much Debt?
Aug 02Is Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) Trading At A 21% Discount?
Jun 08Is There Now An Opportunity In Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?
May 09These 4 Measures Indicate That Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Apr 14Estimating The Fair Value Of Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)
Feb 24Should You Investigate Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) At US$10.08?
Dec 08Laureate Education declares $0.83 special dividend
Sep 14Here's Why Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Sep 13Laureate Education GAAP EPS of $0.25 misses by $0.17, revenue of $385.4M beats by $14.7M
Aug 04Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Using Too Much Debt?
May 30Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Feb 10Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Laureate Education makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,553 | 250 | 206 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,546 | 201 | 207 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,508 | 133 | 206 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,484 | 117 | 206 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,421 | 105 | 181 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,361 | 101 | 185 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,284 | 80 | 189 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,242 | 61 | 196 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,193 | 22 | 243 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,159 | -20 | 275 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,102 | -175 | 309 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,087 | -295 | 334 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,075 | -534 | 313 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,051 | -795 | 318 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,027 | -687 | 312 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,025 | -315 | 315 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,092 | -10 | 326 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,125 | 176 | 339 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 803 | 177 | 350 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,212 | -150 | 359 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,753 | -187 | 681 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,254 | -140 | 689 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,259 | 106 | 707 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,145 | -181 | 320 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,349 | 36 | 680 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,389 | -71 | 672 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,162 | -344 | 690 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,333 | -284 | 708 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,611 | -304 | 777 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,722 | -70 | 765 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 4,194 | 310 | 731 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,302 | 337 | 616 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 4,219 | 314 | 731 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 4,274 | 103 | 725 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 4,313 | -198 | 715 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 4,292 | -322 | 707 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 4,470 | -256 | 708 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 4,454 | -330 | 700 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 4,242 | -384 | 685 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 4,415 | -167 | 678 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 3,914 | -84 | 614 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: LAUR has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: LAUR's current net profit margins (16.1%) are higher than last year (7.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LAUR has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 39.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: LAUR's earnings growth over the past year (139.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (39.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: LAUR earnings growth over the past year (139.4%) exceeded the Consumer Services industry 34.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: LAUR's Return on Equity (27.9%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2024/12/22 19:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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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 15 analysts. 3 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 |