Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Earnings History
Profitable33 years of earnings data (1993–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Earnings Overview
As of June 23, 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 ($40M net income, 4.9% margin), LAUR has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare LAUR vs STRA →
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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% |
| 2015 | -$316M | -99.8% | $337M | $-2.38 | -7.4% | 7.9% |
| 2014 | -$158M | -127.2% | $300M | $-1.18 | -3.6% | 6.8% |
| 2013 | -$70M | -166.0% | $321M | $-0.52 | -1.8% | 8.2% |
| 2006 | $106M | +39.3% | $148M | $1.91 | 9.2% | 13.0% |
| 2005 | $76M | +23.1% | $131M | $1.46 | 8.7% | 14.9% |
| 2004 | $62M | +33.5% | $89M | $1.26 | 9.6% | 13.9% |
| 2003 | $46M | +148.1% | $36M | $0.24 | 9.7% | 7.6% |
| 2002 | -$96M | -449.9% | $15M | $-2.40 | -28.5% | 4.6% |
| 2001 | -$17M | -105.7% | $4M | $-0.46 | -7.1% | 1.5% |
| 2000 | $305M | +2136.4% | -$13M | $-0.26 | 312.4% | -13.7% |
| 1999 | -$15M | -142.0% | $26M | $-0.28 | -5.4% | 9.4% |
| 1998 | $36M | +28.0% | $56M | $0.70 | 14.4% | 22.8% |
| 1997 | $28M | +76.6% | $15M | $0.62 | 16.4% | 8.9% |
| 1996 | $16M | +338.9% | $22M | $0.40 | 7.2% | 10.1% |
| 1995 | $4M | +28.6% | $8M | $0.14 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| 1994 | $3M | +1033.3% | $3M | $0.14 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| 1993 | $-300,000 | - | $900,000 | $-0.02 | -1.7% | 5.0% |
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LAUR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LAUR stock.
What is LAUR earnings per share (EPS)?
LAUR trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.96, reflecting -1.6% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1993 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Laureate Education, Inc.'s net income?
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) trailing twelve-month net income is $280M as of 2025. Earnings declined -1.6% year-over-year. Laureate Education, Inc. has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is LAUR profitable?
Yes, LAUR is profitable with a TTM net income of $280M and a net profit margin of +16.5%. Laureate Education, Inc. has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is LAUR's earnings growth rate?
LAUR compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -1.6%, 3-Year: +72.2%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1993 to 2025.
What are LAUR's profit margins?
Laureate Education, Inc. net profit margin is +16.5%, operating margin is +25.3%, and gross margin is +28.3%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +26.2%.
Is LAUR growing earnings?
LAUR earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -1.6% trails the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $280M.
What was LAUR's best earnings year?
Laureate Education, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $938M, achieved in fiscal year 2019. Earnings history on this page spans 1993 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were LAUR's earnings last quarter?
LAUR's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $-22M with diluted EPS of $-0.15. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.