Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Stock Price & Analysis
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) rose 1.09% to USD 37 as of July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LAUR last closed at USD 36.6; the session ranged USD 36.58–37.32 on volume of 683,538 shares. Market capitalization is $5.18B, with a 52-week range of USD 21.53–40.75 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 37 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.09% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 36.6 |
| Open | USD 37.09 |
| Day Range | USD 36.58 – 37.32 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 21.53 – 40.75 |
| Volume | 683,538 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.18B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (LAUR)
Nexqual's technical model rates LAUR "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 51.65 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 35.8) |
| MACD | 0.11 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (LAUR)
Wall Street analysts rate LAUR "None" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 40.25 (range USD 36.5–43), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 40.25 |
| High Target | USD 43 |
| Low Target | USD 36.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (LAUR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.97 |
| Revenue Estimate | $605.84M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.15 vs est -0.22 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.15 vs est 0.79 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.25 vs est 0.23 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.72 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LAUR)
| Total Revenue | $1.74B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +15.40% |
| Gross Margin | +36.97% |
| Operating Margin | -10.10% |
| Profit Margin | +16.08% |
| ROE | +28.82% |
| Debt / Equity | 68.87 |
| Current Ratio | 0.57 |
| Total Cash | $157.35M |
| Total Debt | $722.71M |
| Free Cash Flow | $330.26M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LAUR)
Nexqual rates Laureate Education, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 37%, operating -10% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $157M cash vs $723M debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $330M, 19% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 29%, ROA 12.6% |
Ownership (LAUR)
| Insider Ownership | +9.23% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +104.01% |
| Shares Outstanding | 139.98M |
| Float | 125.54M |
| Short % of Float | +4.55% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
Leadership (LAUR)
Laureate Education, Inc. is led by Eilif Serck-Hanssen (age 59), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Eilif Serck-Hanssen (age 59) |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Richard M. Buskirk (age 48) |
| Executive VP & COO | Marcelo Barbalho Cardoso (age 53) |
| Senior Vice President of People & Culture | Adam Smith |
Major Backers & Investors (LAUR)
Notable institutional backers of Laureate Education, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, CPV Partners, LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 13.63% |
| Fidelity | 7.82% |
| CPV Partners, LLC | 4.07% |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 2.59% |
| Van Berkom & Associates Inc. | 2.22% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 22.97% |
| Vanguard Group | 13.78% |
| State Street | 3.61% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.99% |
| Geode Capital | 2.68% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.
From Laureate Education, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-19)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our scale within the countries in which we operate facilitates distinct advantages for our students and allows us to leverage our operating model across multiple brands in Mexico and Peru.
- These systems provide data and insights on a scale that we believe will allow us to improve student experience, retention rates and outcomes, while also enabling a more efficient and lower cost educational delivery model.
- External assessment methodologies, such as QS Stars™, allows us to identify key areas for improvement in order to drive a culture of quality and continual innovation at our institutions.
- New programs and course offerings enable us to provide a high-quality education that we believe is desired by students and prospective employers.
Partnerships
- Internally, this work is led by our Senior Vice President, People and Culture, in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and our executive leadership team. • Various committees of our Board of Directors also take an active role in human capital oversight and talent management.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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| LOPE | Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | USD 139.94 | ▲ 2.36% |
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 04:37 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.