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Laureate Education (LAUR) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2025
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $400M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +9% from a year earlier and -24% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 17.9%, net earnings $34.5M (8.6% of revenue).
Laureate Education, Q3 2025: revenue $400M (+9% year over year), operating margin 17.9%, net earnings $34.5M, operating cash flow $141M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $400M | -24% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $71.5M | -63% | -0.8% |
| Net earnings | $34.5M | -64% | -60% |
| Operating cash flow | $141M | +90% | +19% |
| Free cash flow | $123M | +102% | +11% |
What changed
Revenue was $400.2M in Q3 2025, up 9% year over year and down 24% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $71.5M, a 17.9% margin (down 1.7 points year over year). Operating profit fell $572K even though revenue rose $31.6M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 9%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+15%). Net earnings were $34.5M, down 60% year over year. The effective tax rate was 50.1%.
Operating cash flow was $141.0M (up 19% year over year), 410% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $102.8M. Capital expenditures of $18.2M left free cash flow of $122.8M.
Questions
What was Laureate Education's revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $400M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +9% from a year earlier and -24% from the quarter before.
Was Laureate Education profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $71.5M (17.9% of revenue) and net earnings $34.5M.
Source: Laureate Education 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.