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Laureate Education (LAUR)
$36.36-0.76 (-2.05%)
After Hours$36.36+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
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.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Laureate Education, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $36.36 with a market capitalization of $5.0B. Wall Street consensus targets $40.25 (6 analysts), implying a +10.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $38.28, remaining 11.1% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +10.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $272.61M↓ | $541.39M↑ | $400.22M↓ | $524.16M↑ | $236.16M |
| Gross Profit | -$16.39M↓ | $193.89M↑ | $83.69M↓ | $206.81M↑ | -$2.20M |
| Operating Income | -$27.53M↓ | $179.49M↑ | $71.47M↓ | $193.34M↑ | -$13.19M |
| Net Income | -$21.59M↓ | $171.56M↑ | $34.49M↓ | $95.08M↑ | -$19.50M |
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Fundamentals
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 undergradua...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$5.00B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
26.66%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.31M
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