LAURConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Laureate Education, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +9.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 84 of 100 as at 1 Aug 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
Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.
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 (23): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Laureate Education, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $41 |
| 4 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $42 → $41 |
| 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 | — |
| 7 Aug 2023 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
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Higher than 69% of US stocks
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Higher than 73% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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.
Laureate Education, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings conference call, and Seeking Alpha published the transcript of that call.
Why it matters — A LAUR watcher would use this transcript to review management's discussion of quarterly financial results and business performance.
Laureate Education reported higher enrollments, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter, supported by operating performance and favorable currency translation. The company subsequently raised its full-year 2026 outlook.
Why it matters — A raised full-year outlook signals management's confidence in continued operational and enrollment momentum for Laureate Education.
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported Q2 earnings of $1.00 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.96 per share and up from $0.79 per share in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The earnings beat and year-over-year growth indicate the company's quarterly performance exceeded analyst expectations.
Laureate Education reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. The company also increased its full-year 2026 guidance and announced a $150 million increase in its share repurchase authorization.
Why it matters — A LAUR watcher would care because higher guidance and a larger share repurchase program suggest management's confidence in the company's financial outlook and capital allocation strategy.
Laureate Education announced a three-year agreement with Google Cloud to accelerate AI capabilities across its network of institutions serving approximately 500,000 students in Mexico and Peru, integrating cloud infrastructure, collaboration tools, AI, and career programs into its universities.
Why it matters — The partnership signals Laureate's strategic push to modernize its educational technology and offerings through AI and cloud infrastructure at scale across its Latin American network.
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., 6 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Laureate Education, Inc. 84 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. ranks 84 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 Volatility (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +9.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Laureate Education, Inc. 84 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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 +64.3% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Laureate Education Inc. is a prominent global network of higher education institutions.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 30 July 2026): "Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Laureate Education, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings conference call, and Seeking Alpha published the transcript of that call.
Laureate Education Inc. is a prominent global network of higher education institutions. The company primarily operates universities and educational facilities that provide undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs. With a focus on emerging markets, Laureate Education plays a critical role in expanding access to quality higher education worldwide, impacting sectors such as healthcare, engineering, business, and technology. The organization emphasizes sustainable practices and educational innovation to enhance student outcomes and community engagement. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Laureate Education is recognized for its ability to adapt to diverse educational needs and regulatory environments across regions. As an essential player in the education industry, Laureate supports economic growth by developing skilled indigenous workforces, thereby contributing to societal advancement. The company's expansive reach and commitment to education make it a significant participant in the global educational landscape.
CEO Mr. Eilif Serck-Hanssen · 33,900 employees · United States · https://www.laureate.net