FRC
FRC Logo
Sign InGet Access

Connect With Us

Stay updated with our latest research and insights

Fundamental Research Corp Logo

Highly ranked equity research firm providing institutional grade tools and analysis to all investors worldwide. Trusted by global investors for over 20+ years.

20+ Years
Rate us on TrustpilotLeave a review

Policies

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

Company

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Contact Us
  • Leave a Review

Resources

  • Videos
  • Research Reports
  • Community
  • FAQ
  • How to use FRC

Browse

  • Stock Directory
  • Stock Screener
  • Market Intel Weekly
  • Report Archive

Trackers

  • Congress Trading
  • Senate Trading
  • Congress Net Worth
  • Commodities

© 2026 Fundamental Research Corp. All Rights Reserved.

Professional investment research since 2003

Home
Research
Get Access
Sign In
Company ProfileLaureate Education, Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • Financial Data
  • Peer Comparison
  • Ownership & News
  • Discussion
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc. Stock AnalysisComprehensive stock analysis for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) including live price, Snowflake performance metrics, financial statements, and investment research.Stock AnalysisLAUR
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.
  • Company Overview
  • Financial Data
  • Peer Comparison
  • Ownership & News
  • Discussion
LAUR
Home🔹Stocks🔹Laureate Education, Inc.

Laureate Education, Inc.

🇺🇸LAUR•NASDAQ

Laureate Education, Inc.

🇺🇸LAUR•NASDAQ
Market cap
$5.30B
Sentiment

Your view on LAUR

Mkt Cap
$5.30B
Sentiment
Your view
Company Overview

Overview

What the company does, where it operates, and who runs it.

About Laureate Education, Inc.

Industry
Education & Training Services
Sector
Consumer Defensive
CEO
Eilif Serck-Hanssen
Headquarters
78 SW 7th Street, Miami, FL, US
Industry
Education & Training Services
Sector
Consumer Defensive
CEO
Eilif Serck-Hanssen
Headquarters
78 SW 7th Street, Miami, FL, US
Description

Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions.

The company offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It provides its services in Mexico, Peru, and the United States.

The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. Laureate Education, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Financial Data

Stock Data

Price chart, volume, and trading data.

Fair Value

What FRC thinks it is worth vs. the current price.

FRC's fair value estimate for Laureate Education, Inc., and the rating behind it. LAUR last traded at $38.47, 17.3× trailing earnings — the estimate is read against that market price. FRC analysts run the firm's valuation model across the companies on this platform to estimate what each one is worth, rather than republishing a consensus average. Shows the current estimate, our rating, and when it was last revised. A free account covers 7 company valuations a month; a paid subscription is unlimited.

Financial Ratios

Profitability, returns, valuation, and leverage ratios.

Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Laureate Education, Inc.. Starting points for Laureate Education, Inc.: P/E 17.3, EPS $2.28, beta 0.47 — an Education & Training Services name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.

Dividend Analysis

Yield, payout ratio, and dividend coverage metrics.

Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Laureate Education, Inc.. Laureate Education, Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend, so this section tracks capacity rather than history. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.

Earnings Analysis

EPS history, beat rate, and upcoming earnings reports.

Reported vs. expected earnings history for Laureate Education, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Laureate Education, Inc. stands at $2.28. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.

Financial Statements

Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Laureate Education, Inc.. Laureate Education, Inc. has reported as a listed company since 2017. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.

Peer Comparison

Comparables

List of peer companies in the same industry.

Laureate Education, Inc. valued side by side against its closest peers. Laureate Education, Inc. is measured against Education & Training Services peers within the Consumer Defensive sector. Peer-relative multiples and operating metrics, so the valuation is read in the context of its own sector rather than in isolation.

Ownership & News

Institutional Ownership

Premium

Which funds and firms own the stock.

Which institutions hold Laureate Education, Inc., and how their positions are changing. At a $5.30B market value, institutional positions materially move Laureate Education, Inc.'s register. Top holders, position sizes, and quarter-over-quarter accumulation or distribution from regulatory filings. Included with FRC Premium.

Insider Trading

Premium

Recent buying and selling by company executives.

Buying and selling by Laureate Education, Inc. executives and directors. Shares of Laureate Education, Inc. have traded between $17.82 and $32.41 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned. Included with FRC Premium.

Senate Trading

Premium

U.S. Senator disclosures filed under the STOCK Act.

U.S. Senate disclosures naming Laureate Education, Inc.. Laureate Education, Inc. is a $5.30B Consumer Defensive company. Senators' reported transactions in this security, alongside the fundamentals — a signal most research platforms leave out entirely. Included with FRC Premium.

House Trading

Premium

U.S. Representative disclosures filed under the STOCK Act.

U.S. House of Representatives disclosures naming Laureate Education, Inc.. Representatives' reported transactions in this security, shown next to the company's fundamentals. Included with FRC Premium.

News

Latest headlines and market coverage.

Latest headlines and company announcements for Laureate Education, Inc.. Coverage tracks Laureate Education, Inc. within Education & Training Services (Consumer Defensive). Press releases and market coverage, newest first.

Discussion

Comments

Comments and replies from FRC members about this company.

Peer companies

  • AFYAAfya Limited
  • APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.
  • COURCoursera, Inc.
  • CVSACovista Inc.
  • LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.
  • PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation
  • PXEDPhoenix Education Partners, Inc
  • STRAStrategic Education, Inc.

More Education & Training Services companies

  • EVO.AXEmbark Early Education Limited
  • EXDWExceed World, Inc.
  • FCFranklin Covey Co.
  • FCHLFitness Champs Holdings Limited Common Stock
  • FEDUFour Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc.
  • GEC.TOGlobal Education Communities Corp.
  • GEM.AXG8 Education Limited
  • GNSGenius Group Limited
  • GOTUGaotu Techedu Inc.
  • GSUNGolden Sun Education Group Limited
  • IDPUFIDP Education Limited
  • IEL.AXIDP Education Limited

ETFs holding Laureate Education, Inc.

Largest holders, then the funds most concentrated in LAUR · % = share of the fund

  • IJRiShares Core SP Small-Cap ETF0.28%
  • VTIVanguard Total Stock Market ETF0.01%
  • IWMiShares Russell 2000 ETF0.16%
  • VBVanguard Small-Cap ETF0.06%
  • EPUiShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF2.90%
  • XSMOInvesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF1.17%
  • FNYFirst Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund0.62%
  • IJTiShares SP Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF0.61%
LAUR Analysis
Good
Past5
Growth5
Health3
Profit4
Value2

News

Latest Market News

No comments yet

Be the first to ask a question or say what you make of Laureate Education, Inc.