/LAUR
LAUR Stock - Laureate Education, Inc.
Consumer Defensive|Education & Training ServicesNASDAQ
$33.83+1.08%
+$0.36 (+1.08%) • Dec 19
67
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.98
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).39
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.93
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+-5.4%upside
Target: $32.00
AI Analysis PreviewPremium
Real-time AI-powered market analysis
Precise entry/exit price targets
Risk assessment & position sizing
Unlock GoAI Insights for LAUR
Get institutional-grade AI analysis, real-time signals, and deep market intelligence powered by advanced machine learning.
Buy/Sell Signals
94% win rate on Alpha signals
Deep Analysis
Institutional-grade thesis
Real-Time Alerts
SMS & push notifications
Risk Scoring
Multi-factor analysis
Free 14-day trial • No credit card required
Active Trade Setup
ENTRY ZONE$33.49 – $34.17
TARGET (TP)$32.00
STOP LOSS$31.12
RISK/REWARD1:-0.7
Premium members get real-time SMS alerts
Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
← Swipe to see more →
Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.68
52W High$34.08
52W Low$17.82
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.57B | $1.48B | $1.24B | $1.09B | $1.02B |
| Gross Profit | $419.76M | $394.51M | $334.91M | $272.21M | $222.46M |
| Gross Margin | 26.8% | 26.6% | 27.0% | 25.0% | 21.7% |
| Operating Income | $373.98M | $338.82M | $270.01M | $-4,647,000 | $-329,302,000 |
| Net Income | $296.47M | $107.59M | $69.57M | $192.45M | $-613,331,000 |
| Net Margin | 18.9% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 17.7% | -59.8% |
| EPS | $1.93 | $0.75 | $0.37 | $-1.49 | $-1.53 |
Company Overview
Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It provides its services in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. Laureate Education, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
2
50%
Hold / Neutral
2
50%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟡 Mixed
2 Bullish2 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$24
Average Target
↓ 29.1% Downside
Now
$15
Low
$24
Average
$40
High
Based on 6 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10th 2025 | JP Morgan | Initiation | Overweight | $40 |
| September 19th 2025 | UBS | Initiation | Buy | $35 |
| July 26th 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $17 |
| October 6th 2023 | Jefferies | Initiation | Buy | $20 |
| August 7th 2023 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | $17← $15 |
| May 8th 2023 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $15← $14 |
Earnings History & Surprises
LAURBeat Rate
39%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
-30.9%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
7/11
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.25
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-25.7%
$0.26vs$0.35
Q2 24
-240.0%
$-0.07vs$0.05
Q3 24
+31.7%
$0.83vs$0.63
Q4 24
+250.0%
$0.56vs$0.16
Q1 25
+47.6%
$0.62vs$0.42
Q2 25
+66.7%
$-0.11vs$-0.33
Q3 25
+243.5%
$0.79vs$0.23
Q4 25
-69.5%
$0.25vs$0.82
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.82 | $0.25 | -69.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.23 | $0.79 | +243.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $-0.33 | $-0.11 | +66.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | $0.42 | $0.62 | +47.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.16 | $0.56 | +250.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | $0.63 | $0.83 | +31.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 2, 2024 | $0.05 | $-0.07 | -240.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | $0.35 | $0.26 | -25.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $0.19 | $0.23 | +21.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 | $0.52 | $0.35 | -32.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $-0.07 | $-0.17 | -142.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | $0.27 | $0.25 | -7.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | $0.18 | $0.19 | +5.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.42 | $0.25 | -40.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $-0.10 | $-0.25 | -138.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 | $0.16 | $-0.02 | -112.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $0.06 | $-0.04 | -166.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $0.13 | $-0.19 | -246.2% | ✗ MISS |
Latest News
JP Morgan Initiates Coverage On Laureate Education with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $40
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 10, 2025, 02:11 PM
UBS Maintains Buy on Laureate Education, Raises Price Target to $36
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 09:19 PM
Laureate Education shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 sales results and raised its FY25 sales guidance above estimates.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 05:31 PM
Laureate Education Raises FY2025 Sales Guidance from $1.615B-$1.630B to $1.681B-$1.686B vs $1.636B Est
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 11:16 AM
Laureate Education Q3 EPS $0.23 Misses $0.33 Estimate, Sales $400.200M Beat $384.280M Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 30, 2025, 11:15 AM
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Laureate Education, Raises Price Target to $32
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 20, 2025, 03:37 PM
UBS Initiates Coverage On Laureate Education with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $35
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 19, 2025, 02:35 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about LAUR
What is LAUR's current stock price?
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) is currently trading at $33.83 per share. The stock has moved +1.08% today.
What is the analyst price target for LAUR?
The average analyst price target for LAUR is $32.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Laureate Education, Inc. in?
Laureate Education, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Education & Training Services industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is LAUR's market cap?
Laureate Education, Inc. has a market capitalization of $4.99 billion, making it a mid-cap company.
Does LAUR pay dividends?
No, Laureate Education, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
Similar Stocks
Consumer Defensive SectorAGRO
Adecoagro S.A.
$7.35
Mkt Cap: $3.7B
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
$100.60
Mkt Cap: $3.7B
BRBR
BellRing Brands, Inc.
$29.04
Mkt Cap: $3.7B
CALM
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
$85.70
Mkt Cap: $4.2B
GHC
Graham Holdings Company
$1101.68
Mkt Cap: $4.8B
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
$165.93
Mkt Cap: $4.6B
LRN
Stride, Inc.
$66.08
Mkt Cap: $2.9B
MZTI
The Marzetti Company
$169.19
Mkt Cap: $4.7B
PRDO
Perdoceo Education Corporation
$29.32
Mkt Cap: $1.9B
STRA
Strategic Education, Inc.
$80.42
Mkt Cap: $1.9B
Explore stocks similar to LAUR for comparison