Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1993 to 2025
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LAUR EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
LAUR Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28.3% | 25.3% | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 26.8% | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| 2023 | 26.6% | 22.8% | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 27.0% | 21.7% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 25.0% | -0.4% | 17.7% |
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Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $280M, reflecting -1.6% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.96 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 16.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LAUR's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $938M in fiscal 2019.
Laureate Education, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 28.3%, operating margin of 25.3%, and net margin of 16.5%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including STRA ($130M net income, 10.0% margin), PRDO ($170M net income, 18.9% margin), APEI ($32M net income, 4.9% margin), LAUR has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare LAUR vs STRA →
LAUR Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
LAUR Historical Earnings Data (1993–2025)
27 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282M | -5.0% | $431M | $1.89 | 16.5% | 25.3% |
| 2024 | $296M | +175.6% | $374M | $1.92 | 18.9% | 23.9% |
| 2023 | $108M | +54.6% | $339M | $0.74 | 7.2% | 22.8% |
| 2022 | $70M | -63.8% | $270M | $0.37 | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | $192M | +131.4% | -$5M | $-2.34 | 17.7% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | -$613M | -165.4% | -$329M | $-1.53 | -59.8% | -32.1% |
| 2019 | $938M | +153.6% | $36M | $0.06 | 77.4% | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $370M | +304.6% | -$27M | $1.74 | 32.3% | -2.3% |
| 2017 | $91M | -75.4% | $235M | $-1.20 | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| 2016 | $372M | +217.6% | $291M | $2.79 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LAUR stock.
Is LAUR growing earnings?
LAUR EPS of $1.96 reflects slowing growth at -1.6%, below the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $280M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are LAUR's profit margins?
Laureate Education, Inc. net margin is +16.5%, with operating margin at +25.3%. Above-average margins indicate pricing power.
How consistent are LAUR's earnings?
LAUR earnings data spans 1993-2025. The current earnings trend is -1.6% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.