Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Stock: Price, Forecast & Analyst Target
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) — MoonshotScore 86/100 (Exceptional band), calculated Oct 5, 2026. Price $38.51 (-0.28%), as of the Oct 5, 2026 trading session; market cap $5.30B. Expected results Oct 29, 2026.
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Market value / cash and short-term investments: 32.78× (market value Oct 5, 2026; cash Jun 30, 2026) · expected results Oct 29, 2026
Laureate Education, Inc. · LAUR · NASDAQ · Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services
Research dated 2026-09-13: Laureate operates for-profit universities and educational institutions across Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The business model is tuition-driven—students enroll in degree programs (undergraduate or graduate), and Laureate captures the tuition revenue. The recent quarter beat forecasts and management expects margin accretion in the second half of the year.
Price as of Oct 5, 2026
Key Statistics
MoonshotScore v2 · Laureate Education (LAUR)
ExceptionalWhy this rating? Method, drivers & history
Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.
- Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
- Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
- Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
- Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
- Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
High quality, a strong balance sheet and durable growth, with no real weak spot — fairly priced, so not a bargain entry; the market is already moving on it. Business Quality: Elite; Financial Safety: Sound; Valuation: Full; Growth Durability: Compounding; Momentum: Surging.
- quarterly revenue $616M (Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 2026)
- EPS beat 6 of 8
- Altman Z 4.02 · Piotroski F 6
Helping: business quality, balance-sheet strength, durable growth, positive momentum
What has the MoonshotScore done over time?
| Recorded | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Exceptional | |
| 87 | Exceptional | |
| 86 | Exceptional | |
| 86 | Exceptional | |
| 87 | Exceptional | |
| 87 | Exceptional |
The score was 86 in the stored Oct 4, 2026 snapshot and remains 86 in the current publication computed Oct 5, 2026 (0); the largest pillar moves were Momentum -1; the pillar moves offset under the sector-relative weighting, so the headline score is unchanged. This current publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.
Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.
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Price & valuation
| Measure | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Latest provided price | $38.51 | |
| Change on the day | -0.28% | |
| 52-week range | $24.98 – $40.92 | |
| Market capitalisation | $5.30B | |
| Price / earnings (trailing) | 17.40 | |
| Shares traded on the day | 1.63M | |
| Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500) | 0.44 |
Price & events
Triangles mark reported quarters on the line: pointing up is above the recorded estimate, down is below, a diamond means no estimate on file or a dated event that is not a results report. Numbers key to the dated list. Point at or tab to any week for its close.
Events behind the price
- · Earnings results · below the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · in line with the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings call · management outlook
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
Results dates follow the earnings feed; call dates follow the transcript provider. Nearby dates do not establish that an event caused a price move.
Upcoming events
Management outlook
For the third quarter of 2026, we expect revenue to be in the range of $471 million to $476 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $134 million to $137 million.
Richard Buskirk · Statement from
As discussed on our prior call, we expect margin accretion this year to be weighted towards the second half of 2026 in that market.
Richard Buskirk · Statement from
Statement dates identify the earnings call, not a deadline. Management expectations and provider estimates can change.
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Council score for Laureate Education (LAUR): perspectives
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On Sep 10, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as fairly valued against its own estimate of value.
Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.
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What is Laureate Education (LAUR), and what does it report?
Short answer · as of
Laureate owns and operates universities that deliver undergraduate and graduate programs in business, healthcare, engineering, and information technology.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Laureate owns and operates universities that deliver undergraduate and graduate programs in business, healthcare, engineering, and information technology. Courses are offered on-campus, online, or in hybrid format. Revenue is primarily tuition and fees from enrolled students. The business operates in the Americas—Mexico and Peru have significant enrollment. Operating margins are high once enrollment is stable because the incremental cost of an additional student is low. Profitability depends on enrollment levels and tuition pricing power.
What do the latest results show for Laureate Education (LAUR)?
Short answer · as of
The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $616M.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
The most recent quarter delivered a beat on both revenue and earnings relative to analyst expectations. The company has historically beaten earnings estimates with some consistency. Quarterly earnings show a clear seasonal pattern: second and fourth quarters (mid-year and year-end) are stronger, while the spring quarter often produces losses or minimal earnings. Management expects margin accretion in the second half of the year, signaling confidence in enrollment trends.
Where is operating spending going?
Revenue alongside research and development, selling, general and administrative expenses, and the FMP standardized operating result.
- Latest quarter · revenue
- $615.86M Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · SG&A
- $14.24M Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · FMP standardized operating result
- $223.42M Jun 30, 2026
| Period end | Revenue | R&D | SG&A | FMP standardized operating result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $615.86M | Not available | $14.24M | $223.42M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $272.61M | Not available | $11.13M | −$27.53M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $541.40M | Not available | $14.40M | $179.50M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $400.22M | Not available | $12.22M | $71.47M |
USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow.
Did results meet expectations?
Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.
- Latest report · revenue
- $615.90M Jul 30, 2026
- Latest report · revenue estimate
- $607.56M Jul 30, 2026
- Latest report · revenue vs estimate
- Above estimate Jul 30, 2026
- Latest report · EPS vs estimate
- Above estimate Jul 30, 2026
| Report date | Revenue · reported | Revenue · estimate | EPS · reported | EPS · estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | $615.90M | $607.56M | $1.0000 | $0.9640 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $272.60M | $265.06M | −$0.1700 | −$0.2161 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $541.40M | $527.10M | $0.7600 | $0.7600 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $400.22M | $528.69M | $0.2500 | $0.7910 |
Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.
Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $616M | $137M | $0.98 (diluted) |
| Q1 FY2026 | $273M | -$22M | -$0.15 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2025 | $541M | $172M | $1.15 (diluted) |
| Q3 FY2025 | $400M | $34M | $0.23 (diluted) |
What are the financial strengths and risks for Laureate Education (LAUR)?
Short answer
Cash and short-term investments were $161.67M at the Jun 30, 2026 balance-sheet date. Operating cash flow was $101.28M for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, meaning operations generated cash. These figures do not establish a cash runway.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Laureate carries moderate debt relative to its market value. Cash covers part of the debt, but net debt is still significant. Operating cash flow is healthy and sufficient to fund capital spending and debt service. The current ratio sits below one, meaning short-term liabilities exceed current assets, which is typical for education providers that collect tuition in advance. The primary financial risk is enrollment volatility and regulatory changes affecting for-profit higher education.
How much cash does the business generate or use?
Quarterly operating cash flow shows cash generated or used by operations.
- Latest quarter · operating cash flow
- $101.28M Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · operating cash flow
- $61.93M Mar 31, 2026
| Period end | Operating cash flow | Capital expenditure (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $101.28M | −$17.33M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $61.93M | −$8.33M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $93.38M | −$66.98M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $140.98M | −$18.19M |
Operating cash-flow bars share one scale and show magnitude; negative values mean cash used.
USD. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. Capital expenditure keeps the provider’s reported sign; it is not added here to estimate free cash flow or runway.
What should you watch next at Laureate Education (LAUR)?
Short answer · as of
The next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Watch the next quarter for enrollment trends and pricing power. Management guided to strong second-half margins, which would depend on stable enrollment and pricing. A recent downgrade by JP Morgan suggests some concern about near-term momentum or valuation. Insider selling activity has been notable, which is worth monitoring for context.
What management is planning
Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Selected verbatim excerpts; dates follow the transcript provider.
For the third quarter of 2026, we expect revenue to be in the range of $471 million to $476 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $134 million to $137 million.
Richard Buskirk ·
As discussed on our prior call, we expect margin accretion this year to be weighted towards the second half of 2026 in that market.
Richard Buskirk ·
For 2026, we still expect adjusted EBITDA to unlevered free cash flow conversion of approximately 50% on a reported basis, supporting our continued emphasis on return of capital to shareholders.
Richard Buskirk ·
How does Laureate Education compare with its peers?
Short answer
Laureate Education's score ranks tied for 6th of 13 in the bounded comparison shown, against 12 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Laureate differs from traditional nonprofit universities in that it operates for profit and must generate returns to shareholders. It differs from online-only education because it maintains physical campuses and blended programs. The business sits between pure online education and traditional residential institutions. Peers like Huron Consulting and Strategic Education operate different models but serve overlapping student populations.
| Company | Price | Market value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| $31.70 Oct 5, 2026 | $1.99B | 98 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $12.31 Oct 5, 2026 | $7.49B | 96 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $156.02 Oct 5, 2026 | $4.07B | 95 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $78.88 Oct 5, 2026 | $3.35B | 94 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $13.31 Oct 5, 2026 | $1.20B | 94 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| Laureate Education (LAUR) — this page | $38.51 | $5.30B | 86 |
| $56.50 Oct 5, 2026 | $8.92B | 86 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $99.49 Oct 5, 2026 | $2.73B | 84 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $79.28 Oct 5, 2026 | $1.80B | 82 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $1155.36 Oct 5, 2026 | $4.99B | 68 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $19.30 Oct 5, 2026 | $1.06B | 54 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $10.92 Oct 5, 2026 | $6.16B | 51 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 | |
| $12.85 Oct 2, 2026 | $2.46B | 51 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026 |
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The records behind this page
Analyst targets & estimates
What analysts have on file
- Price target, low to high
- $34.50 – $45.00
- Consensus target
- $39.75
- Median target
- $39.75
Consensus record · Captured .
Measured against a quoted price of $38.51 (as of Oct 5, 2026).
Insider activity
Form 4 records via FMP · Of the newest 60 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 30, 2026
- Transactions
- 14
- Identified insiders
- 9
- Purchases
- 0
- Sales
- 3
- Other transactions
- 11
Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.
Who holds the shares?
Institutional ownership reported through 13F filings.
- Institutional ownership
- 95.1% Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · ownership
- 97.0% Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
- Reporting holders
- 341 Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · holders
- 345 Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
| Holders in provider snapshot | Shares |
|---|---|
| Fmr LLC | 20,356,392 |
| Blackrock, INC. | 20,298,631 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6,762,578 |
| Cpv Partners, LLC | 5,694,225 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 5,456,882 |
Quarterly filings lag the period end. Holder rows are names in the provider snapshot, not a verified ranking; individual filing dates are not supplied. Related managers may appear separately, so these positions are not summed. Holder snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
What has been published about Laureate Education (LAUR)?
- Laureate Education Continues To Teach Why It's Worth Buying
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- Laureate Education (LAUR) Looks Fairly Valued, Is There Enough Upside Left?
Common Questions About LAUR (Consumer Defensive)
Research dated 2026-09-13; the answers below are from that research, and the full attribution is under Sources. The last 2 questions are answered from this page's own dated data, not from the research.
Why do enrollment cycles matter to Laureate's stock?
Each student enrolled carries a tuition fee that flows directly to operating income. When enrollment rises, revenue and profitability accelerate. When enrollment declines, the high fixed-cost base makes profitability vulnerable. Investors watch enrollment reports closely as leading indicators.
Is Laureate regulated by the U.S. government?
Yes. For-profit education providers are subject to federal regulations, accreditation standards, and student loan policies. Changes in these regulations—such as borrower-protection rules or Title IV eligibility—directly affect enrollment and revenue. Policy risk is a material concern for the sector.
Can Laureate's margins stay this high?
Operating margins are elevated because enrollment is stable and the incremental cost of each student is low. If enrollment declines, fixed costs dominate and margins compress. Sustained margins depend on continued enrollment growth or pricing discipline.
Why is JP Morgan concerned about Laureate?
JP Morgan downgraded to Neutral from Overweight, citing unspecified concerns. The rating change suggests the analyst sees enrollment or regulatory headwinds, valuation concerns, or execution risks. Insiders have also been selling shares, which may reflect similar caution.
What is the LAUR stock price today?
The last price recorded on this page for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) is $38.51, as of the Oct 5, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.
What is the LAUR price target?
The analyst consensus price target for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) is $39.75 (range $34.50 to $45.00, median $39.75), per FMP data captured Oct 5, 2026. Targets are analyst opinions and change often; they are not a Stock Expert AI forecast.
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Research written by Claude (claude-haiku-4-5) on 2026-09-13. AI-authored analysis; source dates are shown with each answer. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.
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OFFICIAL — 2 facts from SEC filings and earnings calls
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
prod.outlook | Management outlook — call excerpts | Richard Buskirk (Jul 30, 2026): For the third quarter of 2026, we expect revenue to be in the range of $471 million to $476 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $134 million to $137 million. Richard Buskirk (Jul 30, 2026): As discussed on our prior call, we expect margin accretion this year to be weighted towards the second half of 2026 in that market. Richard Buskirk (Jul 30, 2026): For 2026, we still expect adjusted EBITDA to unlevered free cash flow conversion of approximately 50% on a reported basis, supporting our continued emphasis on return of capital to shareholders. | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | |
id.hq | SEC filing business address | PMB 1158, 1000 Brickell AVE., Suite 715, Miami, FL, 33131 | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer business address — The SEC filer business address. Our market-data provider separately lists "1000 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL, 33131, US". |
FMP — 69 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
earn.next | Next earnings date | Oct 29, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar — The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | |
px.last | Latest provided price | $38.51 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-05T21:44:56.590Z. | |
px.change | Change on the day | -0.28% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.mcap | Market capitalisation | $5.30B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-05. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-05T20:00:01.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-05T21:44:55.603Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares. | |
px.change_abs | Change on the day, in dollars | −$0.11 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
fin.q_revenue | Revenue, Q2 FY2026 | $616M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
px.pe | Price / earnings (trailing) | 17.40 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.volume | Shares traded on the day | 1.63M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.beta | Beta | 0.44 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.ceo | Chief executive | Eilif Serck-Hanssen | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it. | |
id.employees | Employees | 33,900 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) employee count, from the company's filing | |
fin.annual | Revenue and net result by fiscal year | 5 fiscal years, FY2021 through FY2025: FY2021 revenue $1.09B, net result $192.45M; FY2022 revenue $1.24B, net result $69.57M; FY2023 revenue $1.48B, net result $107.59M; FY2024 revenue $1.57B, net result $296.47M; FY2025 revenue $1.70B, net result $281.63M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements | |
fin.rev_mix | Reported revenue segments | Other Services $224.70M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K | |
fin.gross_margin | Gross margin (trailing twelve months) | 27.3% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-06-30 | $615.86M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-06-30 | $14.24M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-06-30 | $223.42M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-03-31 | $272.61M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-03-31 | $11.13M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-03-31 | −$27.53M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-12-31 | $541.40M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-12-31 | $14.40M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-12-31 | $179.50M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-09-30 | $400.22M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-09-30 | $12.22M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-09-30 | $71.47M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-07-30 | $615.90M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-07-30 | $607.56M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-07-30 | $1.0000 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-07-30 | $0.9640 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-04-30 | $272.60M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-04-30 | $265.06M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-04-30 | −$0.1700 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-04-30 | −$0.2161 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-19.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-02-19 | $541.40M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-19.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-02-19 | $527.10M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-19.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-02-19 | $0.7600 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-19.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-02-19 | $0.7600 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-30.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-10-30 | $400.22M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-30.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-10-30 | $528.69M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-30.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-10-30 | $0.2500 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-30.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2025-10-30 | $0.7910 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
fin.q_table | Quarterly income statement | 4 quarters through Q2 FY2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed | |
fin.cash_investments | Cash and short-term investments | $161.67M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. | |
fin.opcf_latest | Latest-quarter operating cash flow | $101.28M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Period end: 2026-06-30. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. This figure is not a cash-runway estimate. | |
fin.long_term_investments | Long-term investments (classification unverified) | $0.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.total_debt | Total debt | $733.99M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.price_to_book | Price to book value | 4.76× | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-06-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-06-30 | $101.28M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-03-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-03-31 | $61.93M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-06-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-06-30 | −$17.33M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-03-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-03-31 | −$8.33M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-12-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-12-31 | $93.38M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-12-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-12-31 | −$66.98M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-09-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-09-30 | $140.98M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-09-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-09-30 | −$18.19M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
earn.pt_range | Analyst price target, low to high | $34.50 – $45.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_consensus | Consensus analyst price target | $39.75 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_median | Median analyst price target | $39.75 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
own.insiders | Insider transactions via FMP | 14 transactions · 0 purchases, 3 sales, 11 other transactions · 9 identified insiders · of the newest 60 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 30, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent. | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct | Institutional ownership | 95.1% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · ownership | 97.0% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders | Reporting holders | 341 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · holders | 345 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_0.shares | Fmr LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 20,356,392 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_1.shares | Blackrock, INC. — shares in provider snapshot | 20,298,631 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_2.shares | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 6,762,578 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_3.shares | Cpv Partners, LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 5,694,225 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_4.shares | Vanguard Capital Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 5,456,882 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. |
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earn.history | Reported versus estimated, recent quarters | EPS beat 6 of 8 | UNRECORDED | Stored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-10-04 | |
fin.scores | Distress and quality screens | Altman Z 4.02 · Piotroski F 6 | UNRECORDED | Stored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-04 · Expired observation | |
px.range52 | 52-week range | $24.98 – $40.92 | UNRECORDED | Stored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-04 |
COMPUTED — 3 facts from our arithmetic, formula restated
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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fin.mcap_to_cash | Market value per dollar of cash and short-term investments | 32.78× | — | COMPUTED | Computed on this page from the figures above — The market capitalisation printed on this page divided by cash and short-term investments of $161.67M at Jun 30, 2026. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. Market cap record date: 2026-10-05. Balance-sheet reference date: 2026-06-30. The inputs do not establish a single common source date for this ratio. |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.revenue_actual.comparison | Latest report · revenue vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($615.90M) with the recorded estimate ($607.56M) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-30.eps_actual.comparison | Latest report · EPS vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported EPS ($1.0000) with the recorded estimate ($0.9640) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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ours.moonshot | MoonshotScore v2 | 86 of 100 · Exceptional · pillars 83 / 79 / 42 / 84 / 84 | OURS | Stock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine | |
ours.moonshot_change | MoonshotScore movement | 86 (stored snapshot Oct 4, 2026) → 86 (current publication computed Oct 5, 2026) (0) | OURS | Stock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots — The current score publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive. |
Fact-family notes
- Quarterly statement note. Source series as of 2026-06-30. USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow. Applies to Fact IDs:
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| Evidence | Captured value | Source date | Source type | Source |
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| Business description | Laureate Education, Inc., operating alongside its various subsidiaries, delivers a diverse array of higher education services and academic programs to students via an extensive network of universities and specialized educational institutions. Its offerings encompass both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, spanning disciplines such as business administration, healthcare and medical sciences, and engineering and information technology. These programs are accessible through on-campus instruction, fully online formats, or blended (hybrid) learning models. The company extends its educational reach to students in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Established in 1989, and originally known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. before rebranding in May 2004, Laureate Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Trailing twelve-month ratio set | Quick ratio: 0.71; Current ratio: 0.71; Debt to equity: 0.64; Net margin: 17.6%; Gross margin: 27.3%; Operating margin: 24.4%; Return on assets: 13.3%; Return on equity: 28.6% Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm |
| Reported versus estimated, last 8 quarters | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-07-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings |
| Employees | Count: 33,900 | 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) employee count, from the company's filing |
| Annual revenue and net result (USD millions) | Captured record · 5 entries
| 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements |
| Management outlook — dated call excerpts | Captured record · 3 entries
Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | 2026-07-30 | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) |
| Quarterly income statement (USD thousands) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements |
| Cash, investments and debt | Total debt: $733.99M; Liquidity basis: cash and short-term investments; Total liabilities: $1.28B; Cash and short-term investments: $161.67M; Cash and investments: $161.70M; Long-term investments: $0; Long-term investments classification: unclassified Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet |
| Operating cash flow by quarter (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements |
| Next earnings report | Date: 2026-10-29; EPS estimate: $0.49 per share; Revenue estimate: $480.16M The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar |
| Analyst actions, most recent per firm | Captured record · 10 entries
One row per firm — the firm's most recent action in our feed. Other data vendors may carry firms ours does not. | 2026-08-03 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) analyst grades |
| Insider transactions, last 180 days | Net shares: -483,416; Window days: 180; Price low: $32.97; Clustered days: 2026-05-21; Price high: $38.44; Buy transactions: 0; Distinct insiders: 10; Sell transactions: 4; Other transactions: 12; Total transactions: 16; Other transaction types: A-Award: 12; Unknown direction transactions: 0 Purchase and sale counts require explicit provider transaction types, without a conflicting acquisition/disposition direction. Other transactions retain their provider type; awards, exercises, gifts and in-kind transactions are not counted as purchases or sales. Net shares sums acquired minus disposed shares across direction-known records, including other transaction types; unknown directions are excluded. It is not net purchases or a verified change in beneficial ownership. Named-insider counts, same-day clusters and positive reported prices cover all retained records. Filing dates are used only when transaction dates are absent. Neither timing nor price establishes motive or whether a transaction was on the open market. | 2026-09-02 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) insider transactions, from Form 4 filings |
| Revenue by segment | Other Services: $224.70M | 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K |
| Distress and quality screens | Altman Z-score: 3.86; Piotroski F-score: 6 Altman Z below 1.8 is the conventional distress zone. The screen is built for manufacturers and industrials; for banks, insurers and property companies it is not a meaningful reading. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) financial scores |
| Analyst revenue and earnings estimates (average) | Captured record · 4 entries
| 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) analyst estimates |
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