Laureate Education Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results Driven by Enrollment Growth and Favorable Currency Tailwinds
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by a 21% increase in revenue to $485.1 million and a 100% jump in adjusted EPS to $0.52. The growth was primarily fueled by higher enrollment volumes, particularly in Mexico and Peru, alongside favorable foreign exchange rates and academic calendar timing shifts. The company's total enrollment reached 539,600 students, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase. Management provided optimistic full-year guidance, projecting annual revenue between $1.92 billion and $1.93 billion. To reward shareholders, Laureate also increased its stock repurchase authorization by $150 million, bringing the total remaining authorization to approximately $225 million.
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