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Laureate Education (LAUR) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Feb 19, 2026
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $541M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +28% from a year earlier and +35% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 33.2%, net earnings $172M (31.7% of revenue).
Laureate Education, Q4 2025: revenue $541M (+28% year over year), operating margin 33.2%, net earnings $172M, operating cash flow $93.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $541M | +35% | +28% |
| Operating profit | $179M | +151% | +44% |
| Net earnings | $172M | +399% | +83% |
| Operating cash flow | $93.4M | -34% | +129% |
| Free cash flow | $26.4M | -78% | +686% |
What changed
Revenue was $541.4M in Q4 2025, up 28% year over year and up 35% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $179.5M, a 33.2% margin (up 3.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 47% reached operating profit, above the 29% margin then. Total costs grew 21% against revenue growth of 28%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+28%). Net earnings were $171.6M, up 83% year over year. The effective tax rate was 6.0%.
Operating cash flow was $93.4M (up 129% year over year), 54% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $81.8M. Capital expenditures of $67.0M left free cash flow of $26.4M.
Questions
What was Laureate Education's revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Laureate Education (LAUR) reported revenue of $541M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +28% from a year earlier and +35% from the quarter before.
Was Laureate Education profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $179M (33.2% of revenue) and net earnings $172M.
Source: Laureate Education 10-K on SEC EDGAR.