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Laureate Education (LAUR) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Jul 31, 2025
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $524M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +5% from a year earlier and +122% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 36.9%, net earnings $95.1M (18.1% of revenue).
Laureate Education, Q2 2025: revenue $524M (+5% year over year), operating margin 36.9%, net earnings $95.1M, operating cash flow $74.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $524M | +122% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $193M | — | +16% |
| Net earnings | $95.1M | — | -26% |
| Operating cash flow | $74.1M | +28% | +84% |
| Free cash flow | $60.8M | +14% | +106% |
What changed
Revenue was $524.2M in Q2 2025, up 5% year over year and up 122% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $193.3M, a 36.9% margin (up 3.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 107% reached operating profit, above the 33% margin then. Total costs fell 1% while revenue rose 5%. Net earnings were $95.1M, down 26% year over year. The effective tax rate was 41.6%.
Operating cash flow was $74.1M (up 84% year over year), 76% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $3.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $26.9M. Capital expenditures of $13.3M left free cash flow of $60.8M.
Questions
What was Laureate Education's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $524M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +5% from a year earlier and +122% from the quarter before.
Was Laureate Education profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $193M (36.9% of revenue) and net earnings $95.1M.
Source: Laureate Education 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.