Laureate Education, Inc.

Laureate Education, Inc.

33.59
USD
+0.30
(+0.90%)
2.74EPS
13.87P/E
5.18BMarket Cap
Feb 25Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
29.36
33.12
32.28
24.76
19.33
5.38
5.46
4.89
5.73
7.41
9.44
10.22
11.52
13.57
Basic EPS, GAAP
-0.52
-1.19
-2.38
2.78
-1.17
1.74
4.23
-2.92
1.01
0.41
0.68
1.93
1.91
2.75
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-1.68
-1.11
-1.31
-0.36
-0.48
0.75
0.83
0.88
-1.09
0.75
1.24
1.05
1.78
2.04
Dividend per Share
0.17
0.05
0.15
0.01
0.11
0.05
- -
- -
7.25
1.51
0.72
0.01
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
10.99
7.63
2.43
4.74
28.61
19.18
23.56
19.78
6.32
4.94
6.03
6.36
8.31
8.54
Tangible Book Value per Share
-18.9
-22.95
-24.4
-20.26
-26.48
-7.44
13.77
12.83
2.5
0.26
0.76
1.65
2.69
2.59
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
133
133
133
133
172
213
222
210
190
168
157
153
148
141
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
3,914
4,415
4,292
3,302
3,333
1,145
1,212
1,025
1,087
1,242
1,484
1,567
1,702
1,915
Operating Margin (%)
9.05
9.63
7.85
8.8
7.27
-2.34
2.99
2.21
6.24
21.75
23.03
23.87
25.33
25.82
Depreciation Expense
243
288
283
265
265
240
316
224
145
89
103
105
111
126
Net Income, GAAP
-70
-158
-316
372
91
370
938
-613
192
70
108
296
282
388
Effective Tax Rate (%)
4,730.22
- -
- -
9.38
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
75.41
54.08
28.71
29.26
21.59
Profit Margin (%)
-1.78
-3.59
-7.37
11.26
2.74
32.33
77.43
-59.84
17.71
5.6
7.25
18.92
16.55
20.28
Working Capital
-206
-516
-412
-324
-86
27
-129
639
172
-155
-229
-141
-155
-142
LT Debt
4,119
4,253
4,319
3,629
2,973
2,593
1,620
1,374
482
553
472
338
405
715
Total Equity
1,551
1,100
407
688
1,601
2,065
2,816
2,266
1,141
776
949
959
1,189
1,160
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
- -
- -
5.54
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
4.14
10.26
18.01
19.64
21.94
Return on Capital (%)
- -
- -
- -
15.53
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
4.74
7.95
21.21
18.58
22.84
Return on Common Equity (%)
- -
-12.75
-47.14
77.35
-18.21
20.35
38.48
-24.08
11.26
7.26
12.46
31.05
26.23
34.09

Capital Structure

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'26
Jun'26
Sep'26
ST Debt
105
103
67
LT Borrowings
161
165
185
LT Finance Leases
457
466
531
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
140
138
136
Market Capitalization
4,877
5,003
5,180

Working Capital

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'26
Jun'26
Sep'26
Total Current Assets
271
365
347
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
157
162
190
Accounts Receivable, Net
174
286
243
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
475
513
489
Payables & Accruals
127
156
170
ST Debt
105
103
67
Deferred Revenue
130
121
110

Growth Rates

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
21.32%
-6.86%
24.02%
Free Cash Flow
-55.04%
-54.24%
63.6%
Net Income, GAAP
2.98%
5.99%
-5.01%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-4.33%
10.8%
8.64%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
-73.45%

Quarterly Revenue

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
275
499
369
423
1,567
2025
236
524
400
541
1,702
2026
273
616
485
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-0.07
0.83
0.56
0.62
1.93
2025
-0.13
0.64
0.23
1.18
1.91
2026
-0.15
0.98
0.74
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.01
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Eilif Serck-Hanssen
Full Time Employees
33,900
Sector
Commercial services
Industry
Miscellaneous commercial services
Address
1000 Brickell Avenue Miami FL United States 33131
IPO Date
Feb 1, 2017
Business
Laureate Education, Inc. operates as a global higher education provider with a portfolio of degree-granting institutions primarily in Mexico and Peru. The company offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business and management; medicine and health sciences; engineering and information technology; architecture; education; law; communications; and hospitality management. Its key institutions include Universidad del Valle de Mexico (UVM) and Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico (UNITEC) in Mexico, as well as Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN), and CIBERTEC in Peru. Laureate Education delivers educational services through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs targeting traditional and non-traditional higher education students, offering private education alternatives at multiple price points. The company also emphasizes social impact as a Public Benefit Corporation with initiatives that promote accessibility, scholarships, and community development. Recent major developments include strong financial performance in 2024 and 2025, with Q2 2025 revenue growth of 5% year-over-year and increased full-year guidance reflecting improved enrollment and operational efficiency, particularly in Mexico and Peru. The company strengthened its balance sheet through share repurchases totaling over $100 million in 2024 and continued to expand its program offerings and enrollment across its core markets. Strategic emphasis remains on enhancing academic quality and innovation, fostering digital learning expansion alongside traditional campuses, and maintaining its commitment to social impact through scholarships and accessible education. Laureate Education, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, continues to position itself as a leading higher education platform in Latin America with a strong focus on both educational excellence and community engagement.

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