About Laureate Education, Inc. - Common Stock (LAUR)
Laureate Education Inc is a global leader in higher education, focusing on providing accessible and innovative educational opportunities to students around the world. The company operates a diverse network of accredited institutions that offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, Laureate strives to empower learners through flexible learning options, including online and on-campus experiences. By leveraging technology and partnerships, the company aims to enhance the quality of education and foster career-ready graduates in an increasingly globalized job market. Read More
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MIAMI, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) plans to release results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, 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.
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Let’s dig into the relative performance of Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 education services earnings season.
The past six months have been a windfall for Laureate Education’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 43.4%, hitting $33.67 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after new economic data intensified market agitation ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the week.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Laureate Education delivered a well-received third quarter, as the market responded positively to the company’s 8.6% revenue growth and improved margins in key segments. Management attributed the strong results to double-digit enrollment growth in Peru—particularly in fully online working adult programs—and steady primary intake gains in Mexico, excluding campus closures. CEO Eilif Serck-Hanssen emphasized the importance of new campus launches and expanding digital offerings, noting, "We have a very strong value proposition, which works well in the premium segment, in the value segment as well as a very rapid increase in demand for fully online working adult products."
Shares of higher education company Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR)
fell 5.4% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company reported mixed third-quarter results, where a significant earnings miss and a sharp drop in net income overshadowed a revenue beat and an expanded share buyback plan.
Higher education company Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.6% year on year to $400.2 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.68 billion at the midpoint came in 2.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.25 per share was 8.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of higher education company Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR)
jumped 10.7% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter financial results that featured a revenue beat and an increased full-year forecast.
Higher education company Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 8.6% year on year to $400.2 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.68 billion at the midpoint came in 2.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.23 per share was 18% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported mixed Q3 2025 results, with a revenue beat but an EPS miss. The stock rose on strong 2025 guidance and a $150 million share buyback increase.
