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Laureate Education, Inc.

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
www.laureate.net
Market Cap
$4.59B
P/E (TTM)
22.6
17.6
Dividend Yield
--
52W High
$32.42
52W Low
$17.82
52W Range
91%
3.6
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Weak • 3.6 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2015-2024

Financial Dashboard

Q3 2025 Data

Revenue

$400.22M+8.57%
4-Quarter Trend

EPS

$0.23-58.93%
4-Quarter Trend

FCF

$96.53M-12.82%
4-Quarter Trend

2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights

Key Highlights

Quarterly Revenue Increased 9% Revenues reached $400.2M for the quarter, driven by organic enrollment growth and favorable currency exchange rates.
Net Income Declined 60% Net income attributable to Laureate was $34.5M for the quarter, reflecting a significant 60% decrease versus prior year.
Mexico Segment EBITDA Strong Mexico Adjusted EBITDA grew 29% to $25.7M for the quarter, driven by strong revenue performance in the region.
Strong Cash Position Maintained Cash and cash equivalents totaled $246.4M at September 30, 2025, supporting liquidity needs for the next year.

Risk Factors

Quarterly Profitability Significantly Down Net income attributable decreased 60% to $34.5M for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $85.5M.
Income Tax Contingency Liability Recorded cumulative liabilities for income tax contingencies totaled $133.2M as of September 30, 2025, requiring ongoing monitoring.
Foreign Exchange Rate Volatility Fluctuations in local currencies, especially the Mexican peso, create inherent risks affecting reported revenues and earnings.
Increased Market Competition Expected Competition is expected to increase as Mexican and Peruvian higher education markets mature, potentially impacting future growth.

Outlook

Liquidity Sufficient Next Twelve Months Management anticipates cash flow from operations and available cash will meet operating requirements for at least 12 months.
Stock Repurchase Program Increased Board approved a $150.0M increase to the stock repurchase authorization, raising total capacity to approximately $177.4M.
Organic Growth Strategy Focus Plans include adding new programs, expanding student demographics, and increasing capacity at existing and new locations.
Debt Covenants Satisfied Leverage ratio covenant under the Amended Credit Agreement was satisfied as utilization remained below the 25% threshold.

Peer Comparison

Revenue (TTM)

Graham Holdings CompanyGHC
$4.91B
+4.1%
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.CALM
$4.40B
+65.8%
Stride, Inc.LRN
$2.48B
+17.3%

Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)

Adtalem Global Education Inc.ATGE
59.2%
+3.7 pp
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.LOPE
49.7%
-0.3 pp
Stride, Inc.LRN
39.0%
-0.2 pp

Key Metrics

Symbol
Market Cap
P/E (TTM)
ROE (TTM)
Debt to Assets
GHC$4.80B6.516.9%14.9%
LAUR$4.59B22.620.2%0.0%
LOPE$4.57B21.427.3%10.7%

Long-Term Trends

Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
-1.9%
Flat Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-28.3%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow

Research & Insights

Reports
All Years

  • Form 10-Q - Q3 2025

    Period End: Sep 30, 2025|Filed: Oct 30, 2025|
    Revenue: $400.22M+8.6%
    |
    EPS: $0.23-58.9%
    Miss

  • Form 10-Q - Q2 2025

    Period End: Jun 30, 2025|Filed: Jul 31, 2025|
    Revenue: $524.16M+5.0%
    |
    EPS: $0.64-22.9%
    Miss

  • Form 10-Q - Q1 2025

    Period End: Mar 31, 2025|Filed: May 1, 2025|
    Revenue: $236.16M-14.2%
    |
    EPS: $-0.13+89.8%
    Beat

  • Form 10-K - FY 2024

    Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Feb 20, 2025|
    Revenue: $1.57B+5.5%
    |
    EPS: $1.93+157.3%
    Beat

  • Form 10-Q - Q3 2024

    Period End: Sep 30, 2024|Filed: Oct 31, 2024|
    Revenue: $368.63M+2.0%
    |
    EPS: $0.56-15.2%
    Beat

  • Form 10-Q - Q2 2024

    Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Aug 1, 2024|
    Revenue: $499.25M+8.0%
    |
    EPS: $0.83+130.6%
    Beat

  • Form 10-Q - Q1 2024

    Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: May 2, 2024|
    Revenue: $275.37M+9.6%
    |
    EPS: $-0.07-59.7%
    Miss

  • Form 10-K - FY 2023

    Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Feb 22, 2024|
    Revenue: $1.48B+19.5%
    |
    EPS: $0.75+102.7%
    Beat