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Laureate Education, Inc.

LAUR

Laureate Education, Inc. • NASDAQ
$30.90 ▲ 0.39% (+0.12)
Market Cap $4.55 B
52w High $32.41
52w Low $17.82
Dividend Yield 0%
P/E 22.89
Volume 364.66K
Outstanding Shares 147.37M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $400.224M ▼ $12.218M ▼ $34.487M ▼ 8.617% ▼ $0.23 ▼ $100.52M ▼
Q2-2025 $524.156M ▲ $13.468M ▲ $95.083M ▲ 18.14% ▲ $0.64 ▲ $196.445M ▲
Q1-2025 $236.162M ▼ $10.99M ▼ $-19.496M ▼ -8.255% ▼ $-0.13 ▼ $9.317M ▼
Q4-2024 $423.394M ▲ $11.223M ▲ $93.632M ▲ 22.115% ▼ $0.62 ▲ $167.149M ▲
Q3-2024 $368.631M $10.635M $85.463M 23.184% $0.56 $115.464M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $246.449M ▲ $2.117B ▲ $997.037M ▲ $1.119B ▲
Q2-2025 $135.348M ▲ $2.036B ▲ $983.156M ▲ $1.051B ▲
Q1-2025 $109.776M ▲ $1.858B ▼ $950.772M ▲ $908.499M ▼
Q4-2024 $91.4M ▼ $1.862B ▼ $903.517M ▼ $959.549M ▲
Q3-2024 $140.715M $1.927B $1.03B $897.666M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $34.481M ▼ $140.979M ▲ $-17.964M ▼ $-23.043M ▲ $104.376M ▲ $122.793M ▲
Q2-2025 $95.087M ▲ $74.054M ▲ $-13.189M ▼ $-39.178M ▼ $25.165M ▲ $60.787M ▲
Q1-2025 $-19.709M ▼ $57.777M ▲ $-4.556M ▲ $-34.649M ▲ $19.054M ▲ $53.165M ▲
Q4-2024 $93.566M ▲ $40.691M ▼ $-27.057M ▼ $-55.196M ▲ $-42.861M ▼ $3.359M ▼
Q3-2024 $85.467M $118.659M $-7.908M $-103.477M $4.236M $110.722M

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
Other Services
Other Services
 $40.00M ▲$50.00M ▲$50.00M ▲$60.00M ▲
Sales Discounts Waivers And Scholarships
Sales Discounts Waivers And Scholarships
 $0 ▲$-100.00M ▼$-150.00M ▼$-130.00M ▲
Sales Revenue Gross
Sales Revenue Gross
 $550.00M ▲$330.00M ▼$680.00M ▲$530.00M ▼
Tuition And Educational Services
Tuition And Educational Services
 $510.00M ▲$280.00M ▼$630.00M ▲$480.00M ▼

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Laureate’s income statement shows a clear move from a messy, loss‑making period into a more stable, profitable business focused on Latin America. Revenue has climbed steadily each year, and profits have scaled with it, suggesting decent pricing power and cost control. Operating margins look healthy for an education provider, which points to the benefits of standardizing programs and leveraging technology. Past volatility in earnings, especially around 2020–2021, likely reflects portfolio restructuring and one‑off items rather than the core business today. Overall, recent years tell a story of a more focused company with improving, more predictable earnings quality, though still exposed to enrollment and macro cycles in its markets.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet has slimmed down meaningfully as Laureate sold businesses and concentrated on Mexico and Peru. Total assets and equity are smaller than a few years ago but have been relatively stable recently, which fits a more focused footprint. Debt has come down, reducing financial risk compared with the past, and leverage now looks more moderate. Cash on hand is not especially large, so the company relies on consistent cash generation and access to funding rather than a big cash cushion. In short, it’s a leaner, less levered balance sheet than before, but not one with excess slack.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash flow has quietly become one of the stronger points in the story. The core operations now produce solid, recurring cash, a big improvement from the period when cash flow swung negative. Free cash flow has been positive for several years in a row, even after steady investment in campuses and technology. Capital spending is measured rather than aggressive, suggesting the company is focused on incremental improvements and digital upgrades instead of heavy brick‑and‑mortar expansion. The pattern indicates a business that can largely fund its needs internally, as long as enrollment and tuition levels hold up.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Laureate’s competitive strength rests on a few key pillars: strong local brands in Mexico and Peru, scale advantages, and a clear focus on employability. Its universities are well known in their markets, which helps with student recruitment and employer recognition of degrees. Being one of the largest private players lets it spread technology, marketing, and administrative costs over many students, helping margins and tuition competitiveness. The emphasis on career‑oriented programs and deep employer relationships is a practical differentiator in markets where students are highly focused on job outcomes. The main strategic risks are concentration in two countries, exposure to regulation and politics in higher education, and intensifying competition from both local institutions and global online platforms.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Laureate does not do traditional lab‑style R&D, but it is investing heavily in educational technology and program design. Hybrid and online learning platforms, AI‑assisted student support, and data‑driven interventions are central to how it is trying to scale quality and retention. The company is also pushing further into online and hybrid formats in Peru and expanding offerings for working adults and lifelong learners, such as shorter professional programs. Future innovation is likely to center on adaptive learning, richer digital content, and tighter integration between academic programs and labor‑market needs. Execution risk is real—edtech investments must translate into better student outcomes and satisfaction—but the direction is aligned with global trends in higher education.

Summary

Overall, Laureate looks like a reshaped education company that has moved from a sprawling, complex footprint to a focused, profitable operation in two growth markets. The financials show rising revenue, healthier margins, and stronger, more consistent cash flows, supported by a cleaner, less leveraged balance sheet. Its competitive edge comes from well‑known local brands, scale, and a strong focus on employment outcomes, supported by ongoing investment in digital infrastructure and hybrid learning. Key uncertainties revolve around regulatory and political environments in Mexico and Peru, competition from traditional and online rivals, and the need to keep its educational technology and program mix aligned with student and employer expectations. For stakeholders, the main things to watch are enrollment trends, pricing power, student outcomes, and the payoff from its continued edtech and program innovation efforts.

NEWS

October 30, 2025 · 7:30 AM UTC

Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

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October 1, 2025 · 4:15 PM UTC

Laureate Education Announces Date of Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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