Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for LAUREATE EDUCATION.
Executive leadership at LAUREATE EDUCATION.
Eilif Serck-Hanssen
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Leslie S. Brush
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Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
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Marcelo Barbalho Cardoso
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Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Mexico
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Richard M. Buskirk
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Board of directors at LAUREATE EDUCATION.
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Andrew B. Cohen
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Chairman of the Board
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Aristides de Macedo
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Director
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Barbara Mair
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Director
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George Muñoz
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Director
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Ian K. Snow
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Director
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Judith Rodin
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Director
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Kenneth W. Freeman
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Director
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Pedro del Corro
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Director
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William J. Davis
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Director
Research analysts who have asked questions during LAUREATE EDUCATION earnings calls.
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Lucas Nagano
Morgan Stanley
5 questions for LAUR
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Jeffrey Silber
BMO Capital Markets
4 questions for LAUR
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Eduardo Resende
UBS
2 questions for LAUR
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Jeff Silber
BMO
2 questions for LAUR
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Marcelo Santos
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 questions for LAUR
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Mauricio Cepeda
BTG Pactual
1 question for LAUR
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Yan Cesquim
BTG Pactual
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for LAUR.
Laureate Education Reports Strong FY 2025 Results and Issues 2026 Guidance
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- Laureate Education reported strong full-year 2025 results, with revenue reaching $1.7 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $519 million, resulting in a historic high margin of 30.5%.
- The company returned $217 million to shareholders in 2025 via its stock repurchase program and authorized an additional $150 million increase, making $181 million available for repurchases as of year-end 2025.
- For full-year 2026, Laureate Education projects total enrollments of 516,000-521,000 students, revenue between $1.890 billion and $1.905 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA between $583 million and $593 million, anticipating a 50 basis point increase in Adjusted EBITDA margins.
- Adjusted earnings per share for 2026 are expected to be in the range of $1.95-$2.03, representing 13%-18% growth over 2025.
- The company continues to invest in new campuses and expand its fully online programs, particularly in Peru, while navigating a soft macroeconomic environment in Mexico expected to improve in the second half of 2026.
Feb 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Laureate Education Reports Strong Full-Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance
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- Laureate Education delivered strong full-year 2025 performance with revenue of $1.702 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $519 million, achieving a historic high Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.5%. New enrollments increased by 8% and total enrollments were up 5%.
- For Q4 2025, the company reported revenue of $541 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $204 million, with Adjusted EPS of $0.76 per share.
- The company provided 2026 guidance, projecting total enrollments between 516,000 and 521,000 students, revenue between $1.890 billion and $1.905 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA between $583 million and $593 million. Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.95-$2.03 per share.
- Laureate returned $217 million of capital to shareholders in 2025 through its stock repurchase program and authorized an additional $150 million increase to the program, with $181 million available as of year-end 2025.
- Strategic initiatives include continued investment in new campuses and AI-enabled digital education, particularly in fully online programs, while navigating softer macroeconomic conditions in Mexico and addressing capacity constraints in Peru.
Feb 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Laureate Education Reports Strong Q4 and FY 2025 Results, Provides Optimistic 2026 Outlook
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- Laureate Education reported Q4 2025 Net Income of $172 million and FY 2025 Net Income of $284 million, with FY 2025 Revenue of $1.702 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $519 million.
- The company ended FY 2025 with a net cash position of $18 million and returned $217 million of capital to shareholders via share repurchases.
- A $150 million increase in stock buyback authorization was announced, bringing the total capacity to $181 million as of year-end 2025.
- For FY 2026, Laureate Education anticipates Revenue growth of 11%-12% and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 12%-14% on a USD reported basis, with Adjusted EPS projected between $1.95 and $2.03 per share.
Feb 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Laureate Education Reports Strong FY 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance
LAUR
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Laureate Education reported strong full-year 2025 results, with revenue reaching $1.702 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $519 million, both exceeding guidance, and achieving a historic high Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.5%. For Q4 2025, revenue was $541 million, Adjusted EBITDA was $204 million, and Adjusted EPS was $0.76 per share, up 46% year-over-year.
- The company issued 2026 guidance, projecting revenues between $1.890 billion and $1.905 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $583 million and $593 million, with an expected Adjusted EPS range of $1.95-$2.03 per share.
- Laureate's Board of Directors authorized an additional $150 million increase to the stock repurchase program, making a total of $181 million available under current authorizations as of year-end 2025.
- The company continues to focus on growth and innovation, including opening new campuses and health sciences schools in 2025, and expanding its AI-enabled digital education and fully online programs for working adults.
Feb 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Laureate Education Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Outlook
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- Laureate Education reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025, with Q4 2025 revenue increasing 28% to $541.4 million and full-year 2025 revenue growing 9% to $1,701.9 million.
- For the full year ended December 31, 2025, Adjusted EBITDA was $518.9 million and diluted earnings per share were $1.89.
- The company's board of directors approved a $150 million increase to its stock repurchase program, raising the total authorization to $400 million, with approximately $181 million remaining for repurchases as of December 31, 2025.
- Laureate provided a positive outlook for fiscal year 2026, expecting revenues between $1,890 million and $1,905 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $583 million and $593 million.
Feb 19, 2026, 12:30 PM
Laureate Education Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Issues 2026 Outlook, and Boosts Share Buyback
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Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Laureate Education reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2025, with Q4 2025 revenue increasing 28% to $541.4 million and full-year 2025 revenue growing 9% to $1,701.9 million.
- For the full year 2025, Adjusted EBITDA reached $518.9 million and net income was $283.8 million, with diluted EPS of $1.89.
- The company provided a positive outlook for fiscal year 2026, projecting revenues between $1,890 million and $1,905 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $583 million and $593 million.
- Adjusted EPS for 2026 is expected to be in the range of $1.95 to $2.03 per share, reflecting 13%-18% growth.
- Laureate's board of directors approved a $150 million increase to its stock repurchase program, raising the total authorization to $400 million.
Feb 19, 2026, 12:14 PM
Laureate Education Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year Outlook
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- Laureate Education reported strong Q3 2025 financial performance with revenue of $400 million and adjusted EBITDA of $95 million, both exceeding previous guidance. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.25 per share.
- New enrollment volumes increased 7% and total enrollment volumes increased 6% in Q3 2025 year-over-year. This growth was significantly driven by a 21% increase in new enrollments in Peru, particularly in fully online working adult programs, and 4% growth in Mexico's primary intake (excluding campus closures).
- The company has increased its full-year 2025 outlook, now projecting revenues between $1.681 billion and $1.686 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $508 million and $512 million. For Q4 2025, revenue is expected to be $521 million to $526 million and adjusted EBITDA $194 million to $198 million.
- Laureate's Board authorized a $150 million increase to its stock repurchase program, with $177 million remaining available under the current authorization. The company maintained a strong balance sheet, ending September 2025 with a net cash position of $139 million.
Oct 30, 2025, 12:30 PM
Laureate Education Announces Strong Q3 2025 Results and Increased Full-Year Guidance
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Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Laureate Education reported strong Q3 2025 financial performance, with revenue of $400 million and adjusted EBITDA of $95 million, both exceeding previous guidance.
- The company increased its full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting revenues between $1.681 billion and $1.686 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $508 million and $512 million. Total enrollments are projected to be approximately 494,000 students.
- The board authorized a $150 million increase to the stock repurchase program, bringing the total available under the current authorization to $177 million.
- Operational highlights include double-digit growth in Peru's secondary intake, driven by fully online working adult programs, and a 4% increase in Mexico's primary intake (excluding campus closures). Two new campuses were also opened in Monterrey, Mexico, and Lima's Ate district in Peru.
Oct 30, 2025, 12:30 PM
Laureate Education Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance
LAUR
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Laureate Education reported Q3 2025 revenue of $400 million and adjusted EBITDA of $95 million, both exceeding prior guidance.
- The company increased its full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting revenues between $1.681 billion and $1.686 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $508 million and $512 million.
- The Board authorized a $150 million increase to the stock repurchase program, with $177 million remaining available for repurchases.
- New enrollments in Peru increased by 21% in Q3 2025, driven by fully online programs, while Mexico's new enrollments grew 4% excluding campus closures.
Oct 30, 2025, 12:30 PM
Laureate Education, Inc. Announces Q3 2025 Results, Raises Full-Year Guidance, and Increases Stock Buyback Authorization
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Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $400 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $95 million, both ahead of guidance. The company also recorded Net Income of $34 million for the quarter.
- The company raised its full-year 2025 guidance, with Revenue now projected between $1,681 million and $1,686 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $508 million and $512 million. This reflects a mid-point increase of $61 million for Revenue and $17 million for Adjusted EBITDA.
- LAUR announced a $150 million increase in its stock buyback authorization, bringing the total capacity to $177 million.
- New Enrollments for Q3 2025 grew by 7% to 130K, and Total Enrollment increased by 6% to 511K.
Oct 30, 2025, 12:30 PM
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