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Laureate Education (LAUR) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $485M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +21% from a year earlier and -21% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 24.6%, net earnings $101M (20.9% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $485M | -21% | +21% |
| Operating profit | $119M | -47% | +67% |
| Net earnings | $101M | -26% | +194% |
| Operating cash flow | $152M | +37% | +8% |
| Free cash flow | $124M | +48% | +0.8% |
What changed
Revenue was $485.1M in Q3 2026, up 21% year over year and down 21% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $119.1M, a 24.6% margin (up 6.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 56% reached operating profit, above the 18% margin then. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 21%. The fastest-growing cost line was Cost of revenue (+12%). Net earnings were $101.2M, up 193% year over year. The effective tax rate was 16.5%.
Operating cash flow was $151.7M (up 8% year over year), 150% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $46.7M. Capital expenditures of $27.9M left free cash flow of $123.8M.
Questions
What was Laureate Education's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $485M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +21% from a year earlier and -21% from the quarter before.
Was Laureate Education profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $119M (24.6% of revenue) and net earnings $101M.
Source: Laureate Education 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.