$LAUR

A Q2 earnings “teardown” covers education services stocks. Lincoln Educational (CVSA) reported $142.6M revenue, up 22.4% YoY, beating EPS and EBITDA estimates; shares fell 26.5% to $30.12. Strategic Education (STRA) revenue rose 4.9% to $337.3M but missed EPS. Laureate (LAUR) revenue $615.9M, up 17.5%, beat; shares down 2.4% to $37.50. Bright Horizons (BFAM) revenue $779.2M, up 6.5%, beat; shares down 8.5% to $71.33.

Argus on Aug 12, 2026 lowered its target price for Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) to $39.00. The firm maintained a HOLD investment rating. The article cites an earnings estimate of $37.51 and subratings including low industry and high growth.

A group of investors associated with Wengen redeemed interests in Wengen in exchange for 9,585,166 shares of Laureate Education Class A common stock, representing about 6.96% of outstanding shares, according to an August 7, 2026 filing. The investors may also sell additional shares as part of a portfolio review, subject to market and company factors.

Analyst estimates compiled by FactSet show Laureate Education, Inc. average 12-month price target increased to $41.58 from $41.21. The range is $34.50 to $45. Based on the Aug. 7 close, the target implies about 8% upside. Consensus remains “Buy” with 5 Buys, 1 Hold, and 1 Sell.

Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $616 million, up 8% on constant currency, and adjusted EBITDA of $251 million, up 8% on constant currency. Adjusted EPS was $1.00. Full-year 2026 guidance was raised: revenue to $1.92–$1.93 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $593–$599 million. The company repurchased $181 million of shares in H1 2026.

Laureate Education reported Q2 revenue of $615.9 million versus $602.3 million expected, and adjusted EPS of $1 versus $0.96. Adjusted EBITDA was $250.6 million. The company lifted full-year revenue guidance to $1.93 billion midpoint and EBITDA to $596 million. Management cited enrollment growth, digital and AI initiatives, and campus openings in Mexico and Peru.

Laureate Education (LAUR) reported Q2 2026 results and raised its full-year 2026 outlook. Through June, new and total enrollments rose 10% and 6% year over year, supporting revenue growth of 7% on a timing-adjusted constant-currency basis. Q2 revenue was $616M and adjusted EBITDA $251M. The company increased guidance midpoint by $28M revenue, $8M adjusted EBITDA, and $0.03 EPS, and announced an additional $150M share repurchase.

A market movers roundup cites company-specific moves on Monday. IonQ rose 8.6% after Wedbush rated it “outperform” and it completed a $1.8B acquisition of SkyWater. Douglas Dynamics fell 8% after Q2 results missed revenue. Laureate Education dropped 3.6% after JPMorgan downgraded to Neutral. CrowdStrike gained 3.8% on its 2026 Threat Hunting Report and Fal.Con sellout. Atkore jumped 28.1% on a $3.8B all-cash acquisition by Prysmian.

Laureate Education (LAUR) shares fell about 3.6% after JPMorgan downgraded the stock to Neutral from Overweight, citing valuation concerns. Analyst Marcelo Santos set a $41 price target, noting the shares rose about 70% over the past year and now price in growth and cash generation. The stock later traded around $37.10.

JPMorgan downgraded Laureate Education, Inc. to Neutral from Overweight and set a $41 price target, according to the article. The stock is shown around $36.82, down 3.89% on the day, with the note referencing Laureate’s Q2 2026 earnings call on July 30.