LAUR Laureate Education, Inc.
USConsumer DefensiveAs of 2026-07-10 16:00
Why LAUR matters now
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) is a US stock in Consumer Defensive. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $40.46 with +0.20% on the session and $5.66B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month +10.73% and YTD +8.20%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $272.6M, net income of $-21.6M, and EPS of $-0.15. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 16.68 and FCF yield 5.2%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Laureate Education Stock?" from Zacks Investment Research.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Buy with a median target of $37.50; recent insider activity includes Cohen Andrew B filing A-Award. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
16.68
PEG
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P/B
4.94
P/S
2.93
EV/EBITDA
10.87
DCF Value
$59.52
FCF Yield
5.2%
Div Yield
0.0%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
26.9%
Operating Margin
24.0%
Net Margin
16.1%
ROE
25.4%
ROA
12.3%
ROIC
15.7%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $272.6M | $-21.6M | $-0.15 |
| Q4 2025 | $541.4M | $171.6M | $1.15 |
| FY 2025 | $1.70B | $281.6M | $1.89 |
| Q3 2025 | $400.2M | $34.5M | $0.23 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Buy
Target (Consensus)
$39.00
Target (Median)
$37.50
Target Range
$36.50 - $43.00
Trading Activity
Insider Trades
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Company Info
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Education & Training Services
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
0.48
Laureate Education, Inc., operating alongside its various subsidiaries, delivers a diverse array of higher education services and academic programs to students via an extensive network of universities and specialized educational institutions. Its offerings encompass both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, spanning disciplines such as business administration, healthcare and medical sciences, and engineering and information technology. These programs are accessible through on-campus instruction, fully online formats, or blended (hybrid) learning models. The company extends its educational reach to students in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Established in 1989, and originally known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. before rebranding in May 2004, Laureate Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida.