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Laureate Education (LAUR) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 30, 2026
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $616M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +17% from a year earlier and +126% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 36.3%, net earnings $137M (22.3% of revenue).
Laureate Education, Q2 2026: revenue $616M (+18% year over year), operating margin 36.3%, net earnings $137M, operating cash flow $111M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $616M | +126% | +17% |
| Operating profit | $223M | — | +16% |
| Net earnings | $137M | — | +41% |
| Operating cash flow | $111M | +79% | +50% |
| Free cash flow | $83.8M | +56% | +38% |
What changed
Revenue was $615.9M in Q2 2026, up 17% year over year and up 126% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $223.4M, a 36.3% margin (down 0.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 33% reached operating profit, below the 37% margin then. Total costs grew 19% against revenue growth of 17%. The fastest-growing cost line was Cost of revenue (+19%). Net earnings were $137.1M, up 44% year over year. The effective tax rate was 37.3%.
Operating cash flow was $111.0M (up 50% year over year), 81% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $4.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $30.3M. Capital expenditures of $27.2M left free cash flow of $83.8M.
Questions
What was Laureate Education's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $616M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +17% from a year earlier and +126% from the quarter before.
Was Laureate Education profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $223M (36.3% of revenue) and net earnings $137M.
Source: Laureate Education 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.