Laureate Education, Inc.

NasdaqGS:LAUR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.8b

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 20.7% 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 Growth20.3%
Revenue growth rate6.2%
Return on equity27.9%
Net Margin16.1%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 70% Above Its Share Price

Nov 01
Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 70% Above Its Share Price

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

Oct 15
We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Should You Be Adding Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) To Your Watchlist Today?

Sep 11
Should You Be Adding Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) To Your Watchlist Today?

Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Aug 24
Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?

Aug 05
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?

Laureate Education: Attractive Valuation And Growth Drivers Ahead

Aug 01

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

Jun 30
We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Here's Why Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jun 12
Here's Why Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

The Compensation For Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) CEO Looks Deserved And Here's Why

May 24
The Compensation For Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) CEO Looks Deserved And Here's Why

Laureate Education: Leading Universities In Peru And Mexico

May 22

These 4 Measures Indicate That Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 21
These 4 Measures Indicate That Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Here's Why We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Well Worth Watching

Mar 04
Here's Why We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Well Worth Watching

Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Price In Tune With Earnings

Jan 03
Laureate Education, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAUR) Price In Tune With Earnings

Are Investors Undervaluing Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) By 48%?

Dec 10
Are Investors Undervaluing Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) By 48%?

Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) A Risky Investment?

Nov 21
Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) A Risky Investment?

Here's Why We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Nov 03
Here's Why We Think Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

When Should You Buy Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?

Aug 23
When Should You Buy Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?

Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 02
Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Using Too Much Debt?

Is Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) Trading At A 21% Discount?

Jun 08
Is Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) Trading At A 21% Discount?

Is There Now An Opportunity In Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?

May 09
Is There Now An Opportunity In Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 14
These 4 Measures Indicate That Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Estimating The Fair Value Of Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)

Feb 24
Estimating The Fair Value Of Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)

Should You Investigate Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) At US$10.08?

Dec 08
Should You Investigate Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) At US$10.08?

Laureate Education declares $0.83 special dividend

Sep 14

Here's Why Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Sep 13
Here's Why Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Laureate Education GAAP EPS of $0.25 misses by $0.17, revenue of $385.4M beats by $14.7M

Aug 04

Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Using Too Much Debt?

May 30
Is Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Using Too Much Debt?

Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Feb 10
Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Laureate Education makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:LAUR Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 241,5532502060
30 Jun 241,5462012070
31 Mar 241,5081332060
31 Dec 231,4841172060
30 Sep 231,4211051810
30 Jun 231,3611011850
31 Mar 231,284801890
31 Dec 221,242611960
30 Sep 221,193222430
30 Jun 221,159-202750
31 Mar 221,102-1753090
31 Dec 211,087-2953340
30 Sep 211,075-5343130
30 Jun 211,051-7953180
31 Mar 211,027-6873120
31 Dec 201,025-3153150
30 Sep 201,092-103260
30 Jun 201,1251763390
31 Mar 208031773500
31 Dec 191,212-1503590
30 Sep 191,753-1876810
30 Jun 192,254-1406890
31 Mar 193,2591067070
31 Dec 181,145-1813200
30 Sep 183,349366800
30 Jun 183,389-716720
31 Mar 183,162-3446900
31 Dec 173,333-2847080
30 Sep 173,611-3047770
30 Jun 173,722-707650
31 Mar 174,1943107310
31 Dec 163,3023376160
30 Sep 164,2193147310
30 Jun 164,2741037250
31 Mar 164,313-1987150
31 Dec 154,292-3227070
30 Sep 154,470-2567080
30 Jun 154,454-3307000
31 Mar 154,242-3846850
31 Dec 144,415-1676780
31 Dec 133,914-846140

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 38.8%.


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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