LAURConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Laureate Education, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +4.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Laureate Education, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (95): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Accruals (27): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LAUR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $41 |
| 4 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $42 → $41 |
| 4 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Mar 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Dec 2025 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 19 Sept 2025 | UBS | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 5 May 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Feb 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Nov 2024 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 July 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 9 Oct 2023 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 6 Oct 2023 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LAUR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. returned +33.3% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 21% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Laureate Education, Inc. has a market value of $5.3B and an enterprise value of $5.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.8B. The latest quarter grew 17.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $321.4M, a 17.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.23.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $286.6M.
Laureate Education, Inc. spent $329.4M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.4×; forward P/E: 15.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.66%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Laureate Education, Inc. employs 33,900 people — $54K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks says regulatory and cost pressures are weighing on the schools industry, while demand for career-focused education, healthcare and digital learning is providing support for LAUR and other education stocks.
Why it matters — LAUR watchers may note the mix of industry headwinds and demand areas cited as supporting the company.
Laureate Education announced it will release its third quarter 2026 results on Thursday, October 29, 2026, before the stock market opens. The company will host a conference call with investors and analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and its business outlook.
Why it matters — The announcement provides LAUR watchers with the date and logistics for the company's upcoming earnings report and conference call.
Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Strategic Education (STRA) and Laureate Education (LAUR) to determine which of the two schools-related stocks presents the better value opportunity for investors right now.
Why it matters — LAUR watchers would care because the piece directly evaluates Laureate's value position relative to a peer, offering insight into how the stock is being assessed in the market.
Laureate Education raised its revenue and profitability guidance following continued strong growth. Q2 2026 revenue grew 17.5% year-over-year to $615.9M, with net income and cash flows also showing robust increases, driven by Mexico and Peru via favorable market structures and currency effects.
Why it matters — A LAUR watcher would care because the raised guidance and strong growth in Mexico and Peru point to improving momentum in the company's revenue and bottom-line results.
Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of TAL Education and Laureate Education, examining which of the two Schools stocks offers better value for investors. The article frames the question of which stock presents a stronger value option at this time.
Why it matters — A LAUR watcher would care because the piece directly assesses Laureate's relative value proposition against a peer in the education sector.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Laureate Education, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $35 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Laureate Education, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Laureate Education, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. ranks 81 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +4.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Laureate Education, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Laureate Education, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LAUR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $35 to $45 over the next 12 months.
Laureate Education, Inc. returned +33.3% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Laureate Education, Inc. is a higher education company that operates a portfolio of universities and specialized institutions focused on undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 8 Oct 2026): "5 Schools Stocks Navigating Costs and Changing Education Demand". Zacks says regulatory and cost pressures are weighing on the schools industry, while demand for career-focused education, healthcare and digital learning is providing support for LAUR and other education stocks.
Laureate Education, Inc. is a higher education company that operates a portfolio of universities and specialized institutions focused on undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs. Laureate Education serves students primarily in Mexico and Peru through campus-based, online, and hybrid learning models, offering degree and certificate pathways in fields such as business, engineering, health sciences, and information technology. The company also provides student services that support enrollment, academic progression, and career-oriented education across its institutions. Laureate Education’s current business is centered on private higher education delivery, with a market role built around accessible, multilingual, and professionally aligned academic offerings for a broad student population. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Laureate Education operates as a Public Benefit Corporation and remains concentrated on its education portfolio in Latin America.
CEO Mr. Eilif Serck-Hanssen · 33,900 employees · United States · https://www.laureate.net
