Laureate Education Lifts 2026 Outlook After 41% Net Income Surge, Adds $150M to Buyback
LAUR sits 75% above its 52-week low of $21.53.
Summary
Laureate Education posted Q2 2026 net income of $137.1 million, up 41% year-over-year, raised its full-year guidance, and announced a $150 million increase to its share repurchase program.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · LAUR
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Q2 Earnings Beat
Net income reached $137.1 million, a 41% year-over-year increase, on revenue of $615.9 million, up 17%. Adjusted EBITDA also rose 17% to $250.6 million.
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Full-Year Guidance Raised
The 2026 revenue outlook was lifted to $1,920–$1,930 million, with Adjusted EBITDA now seen at $593–$599 million and Adjusted EPS at $2.04–$2.10, reflecting an improved operational trajectory and favorable currency effects.
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$150M Buyback Authorization Increase
The board approved a $150 million increase to the existing share repurchase program, bringing year-to-date buybacks through June to $181 million.
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Enrollment Growth
New enrollments climbed 10% year-to-date, with total enrollments up 6%. Peru led the way, posting 14% growth in new enrollments.
Analysis · LAUR · Trade & Services
A standout second quarter saw net income jump 41% to $137.1 million on 17% revenue growth, fueled by enrollment gains in Mexico and Peru. In response, management raised full-year guidance across revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS, while also announcing a $150 million increase to the share repurchase authorization. The move underscores confidence in sustained operating momentum and a clear commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Taken together, the earnings beat, upward guidance revision, and expanded buyback represent a notably positive signal for investors.
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At the time of this filing, LAUR was trading at $37.73 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.4B. The 52-week trading range was $21.53 to $40.75. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.