Laureate Education (LAUR) | Stock Overview & Key Data

Laureate Education Inc. | Consumer Defensive

US$22.88

0.62%

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Laureate Education Performance Comparison

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Laureate Education

Consumer Defensive Sector

S&P 500

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: US$22.73 High: US$23.04

on May 9, 2025

52 Week Range

Low: US$13.60 High: US$23.06

on August 5, 2024

on May 7, 2025

All-Time High: US$23.06 on May 7, 2025

Key Statistics

Market Cap i $3.4B

EPS i 1.86

P/E Ratio (TTM) i 12.23

Forward P/E i 16.13

P/B Ratio i 3.72

PEG Ratio i 16.13

Div. Yield i 6.03%

ROE i 31.17%

Beta i 0.656

Debt to Equity i 47.84

Financial Highlights

Profitability

Gross Margin i -0.93%

Operating Margin i -5.59%

Profit Margin i 18.84%

Returns and Earnings

Return on Assets (TTM) i 10.83%

Return on Equity (TTM) i 31.17%

EBITDA i $460.7M

Net Income (TTM) i $286.8M

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Peer Performance Comparison

Company	Market Cap	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Laureate Education LAUR	3.38B Mid-cap	2.65%	16.97%	15.32%	22.09%	26.06%	42.82%	99.13%	168.86%
Stride LRN	6.82B Mid-cap	-1.91%	17.06%	11.21%	52.11%	47.18%	119.76%	327.86%	559.54%
Grand Canyon LOPE	5.47B Mid-cap	5.29%	12.66%	7.87%	14.97%	21.22%	31.80%	124.60%	104.51%
Adtalem Global ATGE	4.17B Mid-cap	19.10%	27.96%	26.31%	50.01%	46.88%	110.26%	347.75%	326.98%
Graham Holdings GHC	4.25B Mid-cap	2.57%	3.79%	2.25%	1.08%	12.14%	26.52%	59.24%	198.33%
Strategic Education STRA	2.16B Mid-cap	5.43%	9.60%	-10.78%	-8.89%	-3.36%	-26.08%	42.82%	-45.78%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 9.41%

Institutional Ownership i 93.71%

Shares Short i 3M

Short Ratio i 2.88

Short % of Shares Outstanding i 2.29%

Average 10-Day Volume i 833K

Average 90-Day Volume i 906K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUR's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, Laureate Education reached a high of US$23.06 (on May 7, 2025) and a low of US$13.60 (on August 5, 2024).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for LAUR?

Curious about Laureate Education's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 3.38B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 12.23, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 16.13.

Does LAUR pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, Laureate Education is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 6.03%, and the company is expected to pay out US$1.40 per share over the coming year.

Who are Laureate Education's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at Laureate Education, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
Stride LRN	6.82B	Consumer Defensive	Education & Training Services	119.76%	327.86%
Grand Canyon LOPE	5.47B	Consumer Defensive	Education & Training Services	31.80%	124.60%
Adtalem Global ATGE	4.17B	Consumer Defensive	Education & Training Services	110.26%	347.75%
Graham Holdings GHC	4.25B	Consumer Defensive	Education & Training Services	26.52%	59.24%
Strategic Education STRA	2.16B	Consumer Defensive	Education & Training Services	-26.08%	42.82%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for Laureate Education Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of Laureate Education's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 31.17%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 47.84, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at -0.93%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for LAUR?

Looking at Laureate Education's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $2B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by -14.20%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -14.24%.

How much of LAUR stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns Laureate Education stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 9.41% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 93.71%.

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