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Laureate Education, Inc.
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$4.9B
Market Cap
17.9
P/E
0.92
PEG
23.4%
ROCE
29.3%
ROE
0.64
D/E
24.4%
OPM
-17.9%
% from 52W High
58
α RS
🔍 LAUR is showing a multi-screen setup because it matches 5 of 39 tracked screener presets, an ECS of 85.3 last quarter, it's within 17.9% of its 52-week high, and it has maintained a 35-day Near 52-Week High momentum persistence. The main caution: the Magic Formula preset's Backtest win rate is only 47.9%. Net: Mixed signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction ECS 52W High Momentum Streaks Backtest
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Conviction 5/39 · ECS 85.3 · 17.9% from 52W high · Near 52-Week High streak: 35d · Backtest win rate 47.9%
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Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a portfolio of higher education institutions in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs in the areas of medicine and health sciences, engineering and information technology, and business and management through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It also operates universities and technical-vocational institutions, as well as provides high school education services. 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.

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Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 751.4K $26.2M 0.04% Mar 2026

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📊 MIXED Laureate Education Q1 2026: Peru enrollments up 13%, reaffirms full-year guidance with Adjusted EPS raised to $2.00-$2.08.
Revenue & Profitability
For Q1 2026 (seasonally low quarter), revenue was $273 million, Adjusted EBITDA was -$2 million, net loss was $22 million, and Adjusted net loss was $24 million (Adjusted loss per share $0.17). Full-year 2026 guidance: revenue $1.890–$1.905 billion (11–12% as-reported growth), Adjusted EBITDA $583–$593 million, and Adjusted EPS $2.00–$2.08. Q2 2026 revenue expected $597–$601 million, Adjusted EBITDA $239–$243 million.
Outlook
Management sees a constructive macro environment: Peru continues to perform solidly with robust domestic demand, mining, and commodity prices; Mexico GDP growth remains modest but slightly better than 2025, with expectations of increased activity in the second half of 2026. The USMCA trade negotiations and a pragmatic Mexican administration provide stability. In Peru, a business-friendly Congress and independent institutions underpin economic strength.
Growth Drivers
Key growth levers include rapid scaling of fully online programs for working adults in Peru (driving 13% new enrollment growth), and a smaller secondary intake in Mexico (+4%). New campus launches in Mexico (e.g., Puebla) will start to ramp in the second half of 2026 and into 2027. The online segment in Peru is still in early stage and management is keeping prices relatively flat to focus on scaling and market leadership.
Balance Sheet & CapEx
Not discussed in this earnings call.
Margins
Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to expand approximately 50 basis points at the midpoint on a reported basis (would be 75 bps without new campus investments). Margin expansion is anticipated in both Mexico and Peru, but is weighted to the second half due to timing of investments and new campus openings. Peru margin accretion is driven by scale; Mexico benefits from scale and operational efficiencies despite a 50 bps drag from new campuses.
Key Risks
Management flagged macroeconomic risks: softer conditions in Mexico could moderate growth, geopolitical volatility (U.S. trade relations) and foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Peru's presidential runoff election is in June, but the company notes historical stability. Additionally, higher attrition rates for fully online programs could create a gap between new and total enrollment growth rates.
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Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-07-30
Q2 and H1 2026 saw strong enrollment and revenue growth, leading to raised full-year guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS. Investments in new campuses, digital leadership, and AI are driving operational momentum, while share repurchases and a robust balance sheet support continued growth.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-04-30
Q1 2026 saw strong enrollment growth in Peru and steady performance in Mexico, with revenue and Adjusted EBITDA ahead of guidance. Full-year outlook is reaffirmed, with raised EPS guidance due to share buybacks and margin expansion expected in both markets.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2026-02-19
Delivered strong 2025 results with 9% revenue growth, record margins, and robust online expansion. 2026 guidance calls for double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, continued margin expansion, and increased capital returns, supported by new campus investments and favorable market trends.
Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-10-30
Third quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA exceeded guidance, driven by strong enrollment growth in Peru and Mexico, especially in online programs. Full year 2025 outlook was raised, and a $150 million increase to the stock repurchase program was authorized.
Q2 2025 Q2 2025 2025-07-31
Q2 and first half 2025 saw strong enrollment and revenue growth, with raised full-year guidance due to favorable FX and robust operational trends. Mexico and Peru segments delivered double-digit EBITDA growth, and new campus openings are on track to support future expansion.
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