Laureate's fundamental outlook is mixed: quarterly revenue and margins swing sharply, with gross margin ranging from -6.0% in Q1 2026 to 38.6% in Q2 2026, suggesting timing effects rather than a steady compounding trend.
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Revenue and margins are highly seasonal and volatile, with operating margin swinging from -10.1% in Q1 2026 to 36.3% in Q2 2026 on revenue ranging from $272.6M to $615.9M, suggesting earnings quality should be assessed on a trailing basis.
Laureate Education is focusing on restructuring efforts to unlock value, as highlighted in multiple bullish theses.
The company is emphasizing high-margin educational programs, which are expected to drive profitability.
Laureate Education is pursuing disciplined expansion in Mexico and Peru, which are seen as growth markets.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $0.52+8.4% vs $0.48 | $485M+1.0% vs $480M |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $1.00+3.7% vs $0.96 | $616M+1.4% vs $608M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | -$0.17+21.3% vs -$0.22 | $273M+2.8% vs $265M |
Q1 2026 Feb 19, 2026 | $0.76+0.0% vs $0.76 | $541M+2.7% vs $527M |
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Laureate Education (LAUR) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Laureate Education (LAUR) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33.59 | $4.7B | 11.94 | 8.64% | 20.28% | 34.21% | 0.01% | |
| $52.20 | $1.19B | 114.75 | 3.96% | 0.74% | 0.6% | 4.83% | |
| $26.88 | $1.69B | 9.36 | 24.2% | 21.06% | 17.93% | 2.07% | |
| $37.28 | $683.85M | 15.35 | 3.89% | 6.84% | 15.3% | 0.4% | |
| $1212.02 | $5.25B | 10.41 | 2.52% | 9.66% | 10.23% | 0.59% | |
| $117.69 | $3.12B | 12.09 | 7.07% | 21.85% | 36.47% | — |
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 29, 2026·SEC
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May 27, 2026·SEC
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Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) reported $1.91B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.70B in fiscal year 2025. That is 9303% more than the $18.1M of fiscal year 1993.
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) grew revenue by 20.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) earned $388.3M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 20.3% net margin).
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) does not currently pay a meaningful dividend.
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) had a return on equity (ROE) of 34.2% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) generated $287.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
