LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc. · Consumer Staples · Education & Training Services
Last
$32.25
−$1.73 (−5.10%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $32.74 +$0.49 (+1.53%) 5:06 PM ET
Prev close $33.98
Open $33.92
Day high $34.20
Day low $32.25
Volume 2,690,492
Avg vol 1,063,535
Mkt cap
$4.77B
P/E ratio
16.97
FY Revenue
$1.70B
EPS
1.90
Gross Margin
28.33%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.
Laureate Education, Inc. demonstrates strong upward momentum across multiple technical indicators, with the current price achieving new highs and volume confirming the bullish trend. Profitability and return metrics remain robust, and valuation ratios are moderate relative to growth expectations. However, liquidity ratios are below industry norms, which may signal near-term balance sheet risk. Analyst price targets are significantly below the current price, suggesting potential overextension relative to consensus expectations. Overall, the stock’s technical strength is clear, but fundamental and valuation risks warrant close monitoring.
AI summarized at 1:50 AM ET, 2025-09-13
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+260% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 3.60×
RSI
48.15 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.03 Signal: -0.02
Short-Term
-0.12 (Weak)
MACD: -0.17 Signal: -0.05
Long-Term
-0.17 (Weak)
MACD: 0.26 Signal: 0.43
Intraday trend score 38.50

Latest news

LAUR 12 articles Positive: 2 Neutral: 1 Negative: 0
Positive The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Laureate Education Stock Up 70% as Fund Trims $9 Million Stake Amid $1.7 Billion Revenue Outlook

First Sabrepoint Capital Management reduced its stake in Laureate Education by 300,000 shares (worth $9.26 million) in Q4 2025, though the fund still maintains a 6.4% position. Despite the trim, Laureate Education shares have surged 70.8% over the past year, with the company delivering strong Q3 revenue growth of 9% to $400.2 million and raising full-year guidance to $1.686 billion in revenue. The reduction appears to be portfolio rebalancing rather than a loss of confidence in the business.

ATGE LAUR MSFT higher education enrollment growth Latin America portfolio rebalancing revenue guidance
Sentiment note

Stock up 70.8% over the past year, strong Q3 revenue growth of 9%, raised full-year revenue guidance to $1.686 billion, 7% year-to-date enrollment growth with Peru up 13%, positive cash flow generation ($272.8 million in first nine months), and expanded share repurchase authorization. Fund's stake reduction appears to be prudent rebalancing after strong performance rather than a negative signal.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jesterai
Laureate (LAUR) Q2 Revenue Jumps 5%

Laureate Education reported Q2 2025 revenue of $524.2 million, a 5% year-over-year increase, beating analyst estimates. Despite strong enrollment growth and digital learning advances, GAAP earnings were impacted by foreign currency translation losses.

LAUR higher education Mexico Peru digital learning enrollment growth
Sentiment note

Mixed financial performance with revenue growth and strong enrollment, but reduced by foreign currency translation losses and lower GAAP earnings. Management raised full-year guidance, indicating confidence in business fundamentals.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Laureate Education Announces New $100 Million Share Repurchase Program

Laureate Education, Inc. announced a new $100 million stock repurchase program, building on its previous $100 million program. The company plans to finance the repurchases using free cash flow, excess cash, and available credit facility capacity.

LAUR stock repurchase capital return liquidity cash flow
Sentiment note

The company is announcing a new stock repurchase program, which indicates confidence in its financial position and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The use of free cash flow, excess cash, and available credit facility capacity to finance the repurchases suggests the company has ample liquidity to support this initiative.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
New Strong Buy Stocks for June 21st

ASYS, LAUR, ESLT, LNTH and LMAT have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 21, 2024.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Best Value Stocks to Buy for June 21st

LAUR, ESLT and LNTH made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 21, 2024.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
New Strong Buy Stocks for June 13th

CAVA, CMRE, SSL, APTV and LAUR have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 13, 2024.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Is American Public Education (APEI) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Unknown GlobeNewswire Inc. • Laureate Education, Inc.
Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2024

Company Increases Full-Year 2024 Guidance Company Increases Full-Year 2024 Guidance

LAUR Earnings Releases and Operating Results
Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Is Laureate Education (LAUR) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Unknown GlobeNewswire Inc. • Laureate Education, Inc.
Laureate Education Announces Date of First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

MIAMI, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) plans to release results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, on Thursday, May 2, 2024, before the stock market opens. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call with investors and analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the first quarter results and the Company's business outlook.

LAUR Calendar of Events Conference Calls/ Webcasts
Unknown GlobeNewswire Inc. • Laureate Education, Inc.
Laureate Education Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call

MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) plans to release results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, on Thursday, February 22, 2024, before the stock market opens. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call with investors and analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the fourth quarter results and the Company's business outlook.

LAUR Calendar of Events Conference Calls/ Webcasts
Unknown Benzinga • Avi Kapoor
Laureate Education, RH And 2 Other Stocks Insiders Are Selling

The Nasdaq 100 closed higher by over 20 points on Friday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades. When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company’s prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Opendoor Technologies The Trade: Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN) President, Sell Direct & Svcs. Megan Meyer sold a total of 4,808 shares at an average price of $3.98. The insider received around $19,136 from selling those shares. What’s ...

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