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Laureate Education (LAUR) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Laureate Education gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 22, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +1.0% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.9B–$1.9B (Feb 19, 2026) → reaffirmed $1.9B–$1.9B (Apr 30, 2026) → raised $1.9B–$1.9B (Jul 30, 2026) → reaffirmed $1.9B–$1.9B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $1.5B–$1.6B (Feb 20, 2025) → raised $1.7B–$1.7B (Oct 30, 2025) | $1.7B | above the range | +1.1% |
| FY2024 | $1.6B–$1.6B (Feb 22, 2024) → raised $1.6B–$1.6B (May 2, 2024) → lowered $1.6B–$1.6B (Aug 1, 2024) → lowered $1.6B–$1.6B (Oct 31, 2024) | $1.6B | above the range | +0.8% |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $583M–$593M (Feb 19, 2026) → reaffirmed $583M–$593M (Apr 30, 2026) → raised $593M–$599M (Jul 30, 2026) → reaffirmed $593M–$599M (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $467M–$477M (Feb 20, 2025) → raised $473M–$480M (May 1, 2025) → raised $489M–$496M (Jul 31, 2025) → raised $508M–$512M (Oct 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $441M–$451M (Feb 22, 2024) → raised $446M–$456M (May 2, 2024) → lowered $441M–$451M (Aug 1, 2024) → raised $447M–$451M (Oct 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.95–$2.03 (Feb 19, 2026) → raised $2.00–$2.08 (Apr 30, 2026) → raised $2.04–$2.10 (Jul 30, 2026) → reaffirmed $2.04–$2.10 (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Laureate Education, Q3 2026: revenue $485M (+21% year over year), operating margin 24.6%, net earnings $101M, operating cash flow $152M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Laureate Education beat its guidance?
Laureate Education gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 22, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +1.0% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Laureate Education raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 22, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.