Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
NASDAQ · Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services
Laureate Education Inc is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $5.30B and a trailing P/E ratio of 17.4.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | April 30, 2026 | $-0.15 | $-0.22 | +31.8% |
| Q4 2025 | February 19, 2026 | $0.76 | $0.78 | -2.6% |
| Q3 2025 | October 30, 2025 | $0.25 | $0.23 | +8.7% |
| Q2 2025 | July 31, 2025 | $0.79 | $0.72 | +9.7% |
| Q1 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $-0.13 | $-0.19 | +31.6% |
| Q4 2024 | February 20, 2025 | $0.61 | $0.42 | +45.3% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 4,011,902 | 2.82% | 3.7 | -15.5% |
| June 30, 2026 | 4,746,312 | 3.34% | 2.8 | -8.1% |
| June 15, 2026 | 5,166,177 | 3.63% | 4.0 | -3.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | 5,327,162 | 3.74% | 5.1 | -0.3% |
| May 15, 2026 | 5,345,894 | 3.76% | 4.3 | +0.1% |
| April 30, 2026 | 5,342,167 | 3.75% | 4.0 | -5.5% |
| April 15, 2026 | 5,650,266 | 3.80% | 4.0 | -5.7% |
| March 31, 2026 | 5,989,225 | 4.03% | 1.8 | +92.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laureate Education Inc's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) has a market capitalization of $5.30B.
What is Laureate Education Inc's P/E ratio?
Laureate Education Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.4. Its forward P/E is 18.5.
Does Laureate Education Inc pay a dividend?
Laureate Education Inc does not currently pay a dividend.
What sector is LAUR in?
Laureate Education Inc is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry.
What is Laureate Education Inc's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 4,011,902 LAUR shares were sold short, or 2.82% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.7. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Laureate Education Inc's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Laureate Education Inc reported revenue of $1.70B and net income of $281.63M.
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