Laureate Education Q2 Earnings Surge 41% on 17% Revenue Growth; Board Adds $150M to Buyback
LAUR sits 75% above its 52-week low of $21.53.
Summary
Laureate Education reported Q2 2026 net income of $137.1 million, up 41% year-over-year, on 17% revenue growth. The board authorized an additional $150 million for share repurchases after nearly exhausting the prior $400 million program.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · LAUR
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Q2 Earnings Surge
Revenue rose 17% to $615.9M; net income jumped 41% to $137.1M, or $0.98 per diluted share, driven by enrollment growth and favorable FX.
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Aggressive Share Buybacks
Company repurchased $185.9M of stock in H1 2026, nearly exhausting the $400M authorization. Board approved an additional $150M on July 30, 2026.
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Strong Cash Generation
Operating cash flow reached $172.9M for the first half, up from $131.8M a year ago, supporting buybacks and debt repayment.
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Peru Expansion Financing
Subsidiary UPN entered into a PEN 205M (~$60M) term loan to fund campus expansions and refinance working capital lines.
Analysis · LAUR · Trade & Services
Laureate Education delivered a strong Q2, with revenue up 17% to $615.9 million and net income jumping 41% to $137.1 million, driven by enrollment growth and favorable currency moves. Operating cash flow improved to $172.9 million, funding aggressive share repurchases that nearly exhausted the $400 million authorization. The board immediately added another $150 million, signaling confidence. A new $60 million term loan in Peru supports campus expansion. The only cautionary note is the COO's adoption of a 10b5-1 plan to sell shares for tax withholding, a routine but notable insider activity.
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