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Laureate Education (LAUR)
:LAUR
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LAUR Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.52 - $19.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume88.61K
Average Volume (3M)574.87K
Market Cap
$2.84B
Enterprise Value$2.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$464.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Feb 20, 2025EPS Estimate
0.42Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 14, 2023Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding150,684,940
10 Day Avg. Volume503,278
30 Day Avg. Volume574,868
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.18
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.82
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.00
P/FCF Ratio6.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.00Price Target Upside1.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
Laureate Education News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Laureate Education Amends CEO Compensation Agreement
PremiumCompany Announcements
Laureate Education Reports Strong Third Quarter GrowthPremiumCompany Announcements
Laureate Education Reports Strong Q3 2024 Financial Performance
PremiumPre-Earnings
Is LAUR a Buy, Before Earnings?
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsLAUR reported an adjusted EBITDA beat on the quarter driven by improvements in Peru.
Financial PerformanceManagement slightly raised 2024E revenue guidance on a constant currency basis, indicating operational improvements.
Market OpportunityLAUR is a best-in-class international higher education operator focused on expanding middle-class markets in Mexico and Peru.
Bears Say
Market CompetitionAn increase in capacity at non-for-profit universities could create more competition.
Regulatory ChangesRecent education proposals by the new Mexican president could create some volatility, as an increase in capacity at non-for-profit universities could create more competition.
Regulatory EnvironmentRecent education proposals by the new Mexican president could create some volatility here as well.
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Ownership Overview
13.55% Insiders
29.56% Mutual Funds
2.55% Other Institutional Investors
37.69% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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LAUR FAQ
What was Laureate Education’s price range in the past 12 months?
Laureate Education lowest stock price was $12.52 and its highest was $19.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Laureate Education’s market cap?
Laureate Education’s market cap is $2.84B.
When is Laureate Education’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 20, 2025 which is in 29 days.
How were Laureate Education’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2024. The company reported $0.559 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.155 by $0.404.
Is Laureate Education overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Laureate Education’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Laureate Education pay dividends?
Laureate Education pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.699 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Laureate Education dividends here
What is Laureate Education’s EPS estimate?
Laureate Education’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education have?
Laureate Education has 150,684,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education reported an EPS of $0.559 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.155. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.411%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Laureate Education?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Laureate Education’s share is First Sabrepoint Capital Management Lp. It holds Laureate Education’s shares valued at 17M.
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Laureate Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$19.00 (1.39% Upside)
$19.00 (1.39% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAUR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 414.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $711.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Laureate Education
Laureate Education, Inc. engages in the provision of higher educational services to undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It operates through the following segments: Online & Partnerships, Brazil, Mexico, Rest of the World, and Andean. The firm offers different fields of study including business, education, engineering, information technology, law, and medicine through Laureate International Universities network. The company was founded by Douglas L. Becker in 1989 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.
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LAUR Company Deck
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LAUR Earnings Call
Q3 2024
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and enrollment growth, particularly in Peru, and an improved financial outlook. However, currency headwinds and an economic pullback in Mexico were noted as challenges.Read More>---
LAUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.00
▲(1.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering LAUR
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+18.32%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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