MAY 1·Simply Wall Street→
Laureate Education (LAUR) Margin Decline Tests Bullish Growth Narrative After Latest Results
Laureate Education (LAUR) recently reported Q4 2025 revenues of US$541.4 million and EPS of US$1.18, contributing to a trailing 12-month EPS of US$1.91 on US$1.7 billion revenue. Despite revenue growth, the company's net profit margin decreased from 18.9% to 16.5% year-over-year, leading to questions about earnings stability. While bulls point to digital expansion and adult programs sustaining growth, bears highlight the volatility in net income and the margin compression as potential risks.
APR 30·The Manila Times→
Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2026
Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a 9% increase in new enrollments and a 6% increase in total enrollments compared to the prior year. Despite revenue increasing 15% to $272.6 million, the company posted an operating loss of $(27.5) million and a net loss of $(21.6) million, primarily due to academic calendar timing and higher depreciation related to growth initiatives. Laureate reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for enrollments, revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA, while increasing its Adjusted EPS outlook to $2.00 - $2.08 per share following significant share repurchases.
