LAUR
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
$36.76
-3.14%
$5.1B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$5.1B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (83%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$3.2B
Inst. Activity19 buys / 13 sells
Insider Activity0B / 2S
Insider Net $-$2.3M
SEC Reports3
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
May 21, 2026
routine
Laureate Education Announces Election of Julian Coulter to Board of Directors
<p align="justify">MIAMI, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR)
May 21, 2026
Insider
DAVIS WILLIAM J was granted 5,308 shares
Director
May 21, 2026
Insider
Mair Barbara was granted 5,308 shares
Director
May 21, 2026
Insider
RODIN JUDITH was granted 361 shares
Director @ $32.97 ($11.9K)
Apr 30, 2026
SEC
Laureate Education reported Q1 2026 results that were in-line with expectations on a constant-currency basis, with reven
8-K — Impact 4/10
Apr 30, 2026
Event
Christopher Rogalski v. Laureate Education Inc
Court ruling from Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Docket: 25-1441
Apr 9, 2026
SEC
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. is holding its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where shareholders will vote on the electio
DEFA14A — Impact 3/10
Mar 18, 2026
SEC
A cluster of insider transactions at Laureate Education occurred over the past week, led by the CEO and CFO surrendering
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
Price Targets
$40.25
+9.5% upside
Buy
Current $36.76
Low $36.50
Median $40.00
High $43.00
6 analysts
$36.50
$43.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
7Buy
2Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| May 1, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Mar 26, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| Mar 11, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Feb 24, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.97 ▼ -1.7% | $0.96 — $0.97 | 22% YoY | 2 |
| Next Q | $0.45 ▼ -5.9% | $0.44 — $0.47 | 82% YoY | 2 |
| Current FY | $2.14 ▼ -1.2% | $2.05 — $2.26 | 13% YoY | 4 |
| Next FY | $2.48 | $2.29 — $2.63 | 16% YoY | 3 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Laureate Education reported Q1 2026 results that were in-line with expectations on a constant-currency basis, with reven
Apr 30, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. is holding its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where shareholders will vote on the electio
Apr 9, 2026
NEUTRAL
Press
3/10
Laureate Education announced it will release its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, before market open, followed by a c
Mar 24, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $730.9M | ADD |
| FMR LLC | $664.7M | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $245.2M | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $194.4M | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | $175.8M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | DAVIS WILLIAM | A | $0.00 |
| May 21, 2026 | Mair Barbara | A | $0.00 |
| May 21, 2026 | RODIN JUDITH | A | $11.9K |
| May 21, 2026 | del Corro | A | $0.00 |
| May 21, 2026 | MUNOZ GEORGE | A | $0.00 |
50 institutional holders with $3.2B total value (92,861,895 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, FMR, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 19 institutions added/increased vs 13 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 20,977,923 | $730.9M | 22.6% | ADD +81.6% |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 19,078,143 | $664.7M | 20.6% | — |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7,037,039 | $245.2M | 7.6% | — |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 5,579,379 | $194.4M | 6.0% | — |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 5,047,214 | $175.8M | 5.4% | ADD +65.2% |
| 6 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4,189,217 | $145.9M | 4.5% | — |
| 7 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 3,629,156 | $122.2M | 3.8% | NEW |
| 8 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 2,835,329 | $98.8M | 3.1% | — |
| 9 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 2,390,764 | $83.3M | 2.6% | — |
| 10 | WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2,151,251 | $74.9M | 2.3% | ADD +52.6% |
| 11 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,933,234 | $67.4M | 2.1% | — |
| 12 | Nuveen, LLC | 1,745,876 | $60.8M | 1.9% | — |
| 13 | Swedbank AB | 1,715,949 | $59.8M | 1.9% | — |
| 14 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1,681,668 | $58.6M | 1.8% | — |
| 15 | Invesco Ltd. | 1,624,357 | $56.6M | 1.8% | ADD +25.2% |
| 16 | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC | 875,650 | $30.5M | 0.9% | — |
| 17 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 875,026 | $30.5M | 0.9% | — |
| 18 | PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD | 861,999 | $30.0M | 0.9% | DOUBLED +174.5% |
| 19 | LOOMIS SAYLES & CO L P | 839,885 | $29.3M | 0.9% | — |
| 20 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 834,194 | $29.1M | 0.9% | ADD +27.6% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | ADD | 11,550,507 | 20,977,923 | +81.6% | $730.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| STATE STREET CORP | ADD | 3,055,138 | 5,047,214 | +65.2% | $175.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| Invesco Ltd. | ADD | 1,297,720 | 1,624,357 | +25.2% | $56.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD | DOUBLED | 313,985 | 861,999 | +174.5% | $30.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | ADD | 653,790 | 834,194 | +27.6% | $29.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 596,200 | 751,400 | +26.0% | $26.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| Assenagon Asset Management S.A. | ADD | 297,579 | 547,194 | +83.9% | $19.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 315,415 | 397,856 | +26.1% | $13.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| RHUMBLINE ADVISERS | DOUBLED | 172,512 | 357,717 | +107.4% | $12.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Legal & General Group Plc | DOUBLED | 156,944 | 324,080 | +106.5% | $11.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank, Frankfurt am Main | ADD | 176,936 | 260,745 | +47.4% | $9.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| STATE OF WISCONSIN INVESTMENT BOARD | DOUBLED | 74,185 | 153,315 | +106.7% | $5.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 244,656 | 112,116 | -54.2% | $3.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. | TRIM | 193,459 | 108,696 | -43.8% | $3.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| Brevan Howard Capital Management LP | ADD | 47,060 | 91,308 | +94.0% | $3.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| PICTON MAHONEY ASSET MANAGEMENT | DOUBLED | 74 | 46,728 | +63045.9% | $1.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | TRIM | 103,836 | 45,254 | -56.4% | $1.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Cullen Capital Management, LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 186,590 | 44,928 | -75.9% | $1.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Vident Advisory, LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 181,141 | 42,068 | -76.8% | $1.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| FJARDE AP-FONDEN /FOURTH SWEDISH NATIONAL PENSION FUND | DOUBLED | 15,000 | 30,000 | +100.0% | $1.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| DODGE & COX | ADD | 15,700 | 21,700 | +38.2% | $756.0K | 2026-Q1 |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | TRIM | 26,300 | 17,302 | -34.2% | $602.8K | 2026-Q1 |
| DnB Asset Management AS | NEAR_EXIT | 292,239 | 12,357 | -95.8% | $430.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| CAPSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TRIM | 42,027 | 11,133 | -73.5% | $387.9K | 2026-Q1 |
| MACKENZIE FINANCIAL CORP | TRIM | 18,066 | 8,573 | -52.5% | $298.7K | 2026-Q1 |
14 unique insiders with 25 transactions. Net insider value: -$2.3M ($0.00 bought, $2.3M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | DAVIS WILLIAM J | Director | AWARD | 5,308 | — | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Mair Barbara | Director | AWARD | 5,308 | — | — |
| May 21, 2026 | RODIN JUDITH | Director | AWARD | 361 | $32.97 | $11.9K |
| May 21, 2026 | del Corro Pedro | Director | AWARD | 5,308 | — | — |
| May 21, 2026 | MUNOZ GEORGE | Director | AWARD | 5,308 | — | — |
| May 21, 2026 | de Macedo Aristides | Director | AWARD | 5,308 | — | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Coulter Julian George | Director | AWARD | 3,252 | — | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Cohen Andrew B | Director | AWARD | 7,849 | — | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Snow Ian Kendell | Director | AWARD | 5,308 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | RODIN JUDITH | Director | AWARD | 609 | $34.84 | $21.2K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | MUNOZ GEORGE | Director | AWARD | 609 | $34.84 | $21.2K |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Cardoso Marcelo | EVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | SELL | 7,300 | $33.91 | $247.5K |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Knauer Gerard M. | VP, ACCTG, GLOBAL CONTROLLER | TAX W/H | 1,124 | $34.26 | $38.5K |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Serck-Hanssen Eilif | PRESIDENT & CEO | TAX W/H | 44,478 | $34.26 | $1.5M |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Brush Leslie S | SVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | TAX W/H | 2,695 | $34.26 | $92.3K |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Buskirk Richard M. | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | TAX W/H | 12,391 | $34.26 | $424.5K |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Buskirk Richard M. | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | EXERCISE | 2,803 | $7.64 | $21.4K |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Buskirk Richard M. | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | SELL | 60,803 | $33.68 | $2.0M |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Serck-Hanssen Eilif | PRESIDENT & CEO | AWARD | 52,486 | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Knauer Gerard M. | VP, ACCTG, GLOBAL CONTROLLER | AWARD | 1,212 | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Cardoso Marcelo | EVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | AWARD | 12,059 | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Brush Leslie S | SVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | AWARD | 5,923 | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Buskirk Richard M. | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | AWARD | 10,671 | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Cardoso Marcelo | EVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | AWARD | 26,549 | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Knauer Gerard M. | VP, ACCTG, GLOBAL CONTROLLER | AWARD | 3,280 | — | — |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 3.3/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Laureate Education reported Q1 2026 results that were in-line with expectations on a constant-curren
Apr 30, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. is holding its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where shareholders will
Apr 9, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
A cluster of insider transactions at Laureate Education occurred over the past week, led by the CEO
Mar 18, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (83% buy). Based on 12 analysts: 3 strong buy, 7 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$40.25 mean target
+9.5% upside
Buy (1.67)
$36.50 Low
$43.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $36.76 |
| Target Low | $36.50 |
| Target Mean | $40.25 |
| Target Median | $40.00 |
| Target High | $43.00 |
| # Analysts | 6 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.67) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.97 | $0.96 | $0.97 | 22.3% | -1.7% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.6B | 15.6% | 2 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.45 | $0.44 | $0.47 | 81.7% | -5.9% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.5B | 20.3% | 2 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$2.14 | $2.05 | $2.26 | 13.1% | -1.2% | 0↑ 1↓ | $1.9B | 12.2% | 4 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$2.48 | $2.29 | $2.63 | 16.2% | -0.4% | 0↑ 1↓ | $2.0B | 7.1% | 3 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.966 | |
| 7d ago | $0.984 | -0.017 |
| 30d ago | $0.984 | -0.017 |
| 60d ago | $1.009 | -0.042 |
| 90d ago | $0.965 | +0.001 |
4 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| May 1, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 26, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 11, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Feb 24, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 23, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 8, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% |
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May 21, 2026
routine
Laureate Education Announces Election of Julian Coulter to Board of Directors
<p align="justify">MIAMI, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR), which operates five higher education institution
May 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 62.5% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 320,970 | Exempt: 15 | TRF Vol: 513,479 | Short Ratio: 62.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 19, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 75.9% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 435,929 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 574,456 | Short Ratio: 75.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 8, 2026
short_interest
FTD: LAUR — 170,203 shares ($5.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260508, Price: $32.17, FTD Value: $5,475,430.51, LAUREATE ED INC COM
May 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 55.7% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 309,186 | Exempt: 1,663 | TRF Vol: 555,361 | Short Ratio: 55.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 69.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 418,036 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 601,684 | Short Ratio: 69.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 30, 2026
earnings
Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2026
Company Increases Full-Year 2026 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance <pre>Company Increases Full-Year 2026 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance</pre>
Apr 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 60.9% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 543,203 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 891,969 | Short Ratio: 60.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 30, 2026
earnings_calendar
LAUR Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-30
Apr 30, 2026
Enforcement
Christopher Rogalski v. Laureate Education Inc
Court ruling from Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Docket: 25-1441
Apr 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 56.5% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 308,393 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 545,990 | Short Ratio: 56.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 58.3% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 332,839 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 570,580 | Short Ratio: 58.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 31, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 56.0% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 314,598 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 562,158 | Short Ratio: 56.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 24, 2026
earnings
Laureate Education Announces Date of First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
<p align="justify">MIAMI, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) plans to release results for the quarter ended
Mar 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LAUR — 67.2% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 457,830 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 681,519 | Short Ratio: 67.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 23, 2026
short_interest
FTD: LAUR — 25,370 shares ($0.8M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260323, Price: $33.29, FTD Value: $844,567.3, LAUREATE ED INC COM