Laureate Education, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $5.46B
- P/E (TTM)
- 16.98
- Forward P/E
- 13.84
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $24.98$40.93
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.11M
Laureate Education (LAUR) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $38.69 - $39.41 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $40.93 |
| 52-Week Low | $24.98 |
| Open | $38.69 |
| Volume (last close) | 992.21K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.11M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.83B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 321.60M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 286.75M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.22 |
| Profit Margin | 17.57% |
| Operating Margin | 24.42% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 28.18% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.64 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Market Cap | 5.46B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 139.94M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.98 |
| Forward P/E | 13.84 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.98 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 4.79 |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.75 |
| 50-Day MA | $37.64 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $35.47 |
| 1-Year Change | +30.24% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Laureate Education at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Laureate Education (LAUR) has a market capitalization of $5.46B. The stock trades at 17.0× trailing earnings, 13.8× forward earnings and 3.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $321.60M on revenue of $1.83B (a 17.6% profit margin) and generated $286.75M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 17.9% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $161.67M in cash and securities against $733.99M of debt, a net debt position of $572.32M.
Laureate Education does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is up 30.2% over the past year. At $39.03 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $24.98 to $40.92, above its 200-day moving average of $35.47.
Based on 7 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $42.10, 7.9% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laureate Education
What is the current stock price for LAUR?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, LAUR stock trades at $39.03. The 52-week range is $24.98–$40.93, with a day range of $38.69–$39.41.
What is the P/E ratio for LAUR?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Laureate Education's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 17.0, meaning investors pay $17.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 13.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Laureate Education operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does LAUR pay dividends?
Laureate Education does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company retains its earnings to reinvest in the business. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for LAUR?
Based on ratings from 7 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for LAUR is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $42.10, a 7.9% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $39.03.
What is the market cap of LAUR?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Laureate Education's market capitalization is $5.46B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Laureate Education operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Education & Training Services industry.