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Laureate Education NasdaqGS:LAUR Stock Report

Last Price

US$15.83

Market Cap

US$2.4b

7D

3.1%

1Y

10.4%

Updated

18 Oct, 2024

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Laureate Education, Inc.

NasdaqGS:LAUR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.4b

LAUR Stock Overview

Offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions.

LAUR fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation5/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance6/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends3/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Laureate Education
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$15.83
52 Week HighUS$17.60
52 Week LowUS$12.45
Beta0.87
11 Month Change-4.92%
3 Month Change6.31%
1 Year Change10.39%
33 Year Change-8.66%
5 Year Change0.32%
Change since IPO19.47%

Recent News & Updates

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

Recent updates

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

Laureate Education: Value Unlocking Strategy Continues With Latest Distribution

Oct 10

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

Sep 04
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)?

Shareholder Returns

LAURUS Consumer ServicesUS Market
7D3.1%-1.4%0.8%
1Y10.4%24.4%38.3%

Return vs Industry: LAUR underperformed the US Consumer Services industry which returned 23.2% over the past year.

Return vs Market: LAUR underperformed the US Market which returned 36% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is LAUR's price volatile compared to industry and market?
LAUR volatility
LAUR Average Weekly Movement4.7%
Consumer Services Industry Average Movement9.7%
Market Average Movement6.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market14.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: LAUR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: LAUR's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
198928,900Eilif Serck-Hanssenwww.laureate.net

Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company provides a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It also offers specialized courses for technical and vocational training; and senior high school.

Laureate Education, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Laureate Education's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
LAUR fundamental statistics
Market capUS$2.40b
Earnings (TTM)US$200.77m
Revenue (TTM)US$1.55b

12.0x

P/E Ratio

1.6x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
LAUR income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.55b
Cost of RevenueUS$990.21m
Gross ProfitUS$555.37m
Other ExpensesUS$354.60m
EarningsUS$200.77m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

Oct 31, 2024

Earnings per share (EPS)1.32
Gross Margin35.93%
Net Profit Margin12.99%
Debt/Equity Ratio19.2%

How did LAUR perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

4.4%

Current Dividend Yield

n/a

Payout Ratio