Laureate Education Reports Strong Q2 Performance Driven by Growth in Online Programs and Campus Expansions
Laureate Education reported strong performance in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a 10% increase in new enrollments year-to-date in Mexico and Peru. This led to a 7% revenue growth on a timing-adjusted basis. Management attributed this success to rapid scaling of fully online programs for working adults and the launch of new campuses in Monterrey and Lima. The company raised its full-year guidance, increasing midpoint estimates by $28 million for revenue and $8 million for adjusted EBITDA due to operational momentum and favorable currency translation effects. Laureate also announced plans for two additional campus openings in 2027 and a pipeline of expansion opportunities beyond that year. Laureate is integrating AI across its operations, which has improved lead generation and conversion while reducing student acquisition costs. The company's capital allocation strategy includes an additional $150 million share repurchase authorization following strong first-half buybacks.
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