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Laureate Education vs Strategic Education: LAUR and STRA compared
Laureate Education is the larger company: $485M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $325M for Strategic Education (Q3 2026). Laureate Education is growing faster (+21% against +2% a year earlier). Laureate Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.6% against -26.9%.
Where the money goes: LAUR and STRA
Laureate Education (LAUR) · Q3 2026
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.
Strategic Education (STRA) · Q3 2026
Strategic Education, Q3 2026: revenue $325M (+2% year over year), operating margin -26.9%, net loss $98.3M, operating cash flow $56.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Laureate Education (LAUR) | Strategic Education (STRA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $485M | $325M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +21% | +2% |
| Operating margin | 24.6% | -26.9% |
| Net earnings | $101M | −$98.3M |
| Net margin | 20.9% | -30.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $152M | $56.9M |
| Free cash flow | $124M | $44.3M |
| Market value | $4.6B | $1.6B |
| P/E | 12.4× | 11.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $42.07 | $96.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Strategic Education
- U.S. Higher Education: $214M (66%)
- Australia / New Zealand: $68.6M (21%)
- Education Technology Services: $42.8M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Laureate Education or Strategic Education?
Laureate Education is the larger company: $485M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $325M for Strategic Education (Q3 2026).
Is Laureate Education or Strategic Education growing faster?
Laureate Education is growing faster (+21% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Laureate Education or Strategic Education?
Laureate Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.6% against -26.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.