Laureate Education, Inc.
NASDAQ•LAUR
CEO: Mr. Eilif Serck-Hanssen
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Education & Training Services
Listing Date: 2017-02-01
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. Its services are provides in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. Laureate Education, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Contact Information
1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 715 PMB 1158, Miami, FL, 33131, United States
786-209-3368
Market Cap
$4.74B
P/E (TTM)
17.4
27
Dividend Yield
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52W High
$37.91
52W Low
$18.56
52W Range
Rank41Top 44.9%
4.0
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$541.40M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$1.16+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$26.40M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Strong Revenue and Operating Income Revenues reached $1,701.9M, up 9% versus 2024; Operating Income increased 15% to $431.1M USD.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth Adjusted EBITDA totaled $518.9M USD, showing a 15% increase compared to the prior year results.
Cash Flow Improvement Cash provided by operating activities rose $133.5M to $366.2M USD, supporting investment needs.
Total Enrollment Base Total enrollment across five institutions reached 497,700 students as of December 31, 2025.
Risk Factors
Enrollment and Tuition Pressure Declining student attrition or inability to raise tuition rates competitively could materially affect financial condition.
Geographic Concentration Risks Sole operations in Mexico and Peru face complex business, political, tax, and foreign currency risks.
Cybersecurity and System Failure Reliance on IT infrastructure exposes operations to material cyber-attacks, reputational damage, and service interruption.
Brand Value Sensitivity Institutional brand value is highly susceptible to negative publicity, especially via social media platforms.
Outlook
Portfolio Expansion Strategy Plan to drive growth by adding new programs, expanding target demographics, and increasing campus capacity.
Digital Learning Target Operating model targets 40% to 60% of student credit hours delivered via fully online or hybrid programs.
Capital Retention Focus Future earnings retention prioritized for operations and stock repurchases; no ordinary dividends anticipated.
Operational Efficiency Gains Leverage scale across country networks to optimize operations, enabling attractive margin levels and growth.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$4.91B
$3.46B
$2.52B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
59.2%
55.9%
54.0%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRO | $6.92B | -877.2 | -0.5% | 37.1% |
| GHC | $4.96B | 16.8 | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| LAUR | $4.74B | 17.4 | 26.4% | 38.4% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
31.9%
Strong Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
N/M
Profitability Shift
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 29, 2026
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