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Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
NASDAQ:LAUR
LAUR Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.26 - $21.73
Previous CloseN/A
Volume88.61K
Average Volume (3M)777.30K
Market Cap
$3.01B
Enterprise Value$2.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$91.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$427.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.3
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
-0.19Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 14, 2023Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.94
Shares Outstanding150,784,850
10 Day Avg. Volume1,070,097
30 Day Avg. Volume777,298
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.94
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.30
P/FCF Ratio6.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.88
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.83Price Target Upside13.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
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Laureate Education News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Laureate Education Reports Record Margins Amid Growth
PremiumCompany Announcements
Laureate Education Reports Strong 2024 Financial Performance---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceLaureate expanded margins on a consolidated basis by over 500bps since 2022 to a historic high 30% EBITDA margin.
Growth StrategyLaureate is currently building four new campuses, two in Mexico and two in Peru.
Bears Say
Foreign Exchange ImpactRevenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance negatively impacted by 700bps of f/x headwind due to the volatility in Mexico.
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Ownership Overview
13.71% Insiders
29.33% Mutual Funds
26.74% Other Institutional Investors
13.51% 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 Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Laureate Education Inc lowest stock price was $13.26 and its highest was $21.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Laureate Education Inc’s market cap?
Laureate Education Inc’s market cap is $3.01B.
When is Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Laureate Education Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 57 days.
How were Laureate Education Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Laureate Education Inc released its earnings results on Feb 20, 2025. The company reported $0.512 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.092.
Is Laureate Education Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Laureate Education Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Laureate Education Inc pay dividends?
Laureate Education Inc pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.699 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Laureate Education Inc dividends here
What is Laureate Education Inc’s EPS estimate?
Laureate Education Inc’s EPS estimate is -0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Laureate Education Inc have?
Laureate Education Inc has 150,784,850 shares outstanding.
What happened to Laureate Education Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Laureate Education Inc reported an EPS of $0.512 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.42. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.225%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Laureate Education Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LAUR
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Laureate Education Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.83 (13.98% Upside)
$22.83 (13.98% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAUR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 117.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $489.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
48.07%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-12.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Laureate Education Inc
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
Q4 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial and operational performance, including record-high margins, robust enrollment growth, and significant academic recognition. However, challenges such as foreign currency translation impacts and economic headwinds in Peru were noted. The company's strong position and strategic initiatives indicate a positive outlook despite these challenges.Read More>---
LAUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$22.83
▲(13.98% 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
+19.83%
reiterated a buy rating 3 days ago
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