Laureate Education (LAUR) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $38.61, -1.10% vs the prior close of $39.04.
- Volume 1.78M shares, 1.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
LAUR dips 1.1% to $38.61, 4 down days in a row. Closed at $38.61, -1.10% vs the prior close of $39.04. Day range $38.50–$39.47, opened at $39.09.
LAUR daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — LAUR dips 1.1% to $38.61, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $38.61, -1.10% vs the prior close of $39.04. Day range $38.50–$39.47, opened at $39.09.
- Volume was 1.78M shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 1.02M.
- Price is +2.7% vs its 50-day average ($37.58) and +9.0% vs its 200-day average ($35.42).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 5.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — LAUR dips 1.0% to $39.04, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $39.04, -1.04% vs the prior close of $39.45. Day range $39.00–$40.00, opened at $39.64.
- Volume was 1.27M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 1.01M.
- Price is +3.9% vs its 50-day average ($37.56) and +10.3% vs its 200-day average ($35.39).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 4.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — LAUR ends flat (-0.2%) to $39.45
- Closed at $39.45, -0.20% vs the prior close of $39.53. Day range $39.06–$39.69, opened at $39.23.
- Volume was 1.01M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.01M.
- Price is +5.1% vs its 50-day average ($37.54) and +11.5% vs its 200-day average ($35.37).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 3.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — LAUR ends flat (-0.2%) to $39.53
- Closed at $39.53, -0.15% vs the prior close of $39.59. Day range $39.42–$40.14, opened at $39.83.
- Volume was 1.23M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 1.01M.
- Price is +5.4% vs its 50-day average ($37.50) and +11.9% vs its 200-day average ($35.34).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 3.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — LAUR rises 0.3% to $39.59, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.59, +0.30% vs the prior close of $39.47. Day range $39.41–$39.84, opened at $39.55.
- Volume was 836.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.02M.
- Price is +5.7% vs its 50-day average ($37.47) and +12.1% vs its 200-day average ($35.31).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 92% of that range, 3.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — LAUR rises 0.7% to $39.47, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $39.47, +0.69% vs the prior close of $39.20. Day range $39.22–$39.76, opened at $39.22.
- Volume was 846.80K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.03M.
- Price is +5.4% vs its 50-day average ($37.44) and +11.9% vs its 200-day average ($35.28).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 3.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — LAUR rises 1.7% to $39.20, a 1-month high
- Closed at $39.20, +1.66% vs the prior close of $38.56. Day range $38.48–$39.54, opened at $38.48.
- Volume was 992.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.03M.
- Price is +4.8% vs its 50-day average ($37.42) and +11.2% vs its 200-day average ($35.25).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 4.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — LAUR rises 0.8% to $38.56
- Closed at $38.56, +0.81% vs the prior close of $38.25. Day range $37.97–$39.24, opened at $37.98.
- Volume was 1.63M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 1.01M.
- Price is +3.1% vs its 50-day average ($37.40) and +9.5% vs its 200-day average ($35.23).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 5.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — LAUR dips 0.7% to $38.25
- Closed at $38.25, -0.68% vs the prior close of $38.51. Day range $38.11–$38.74, opened at $38.22.
- Volume was 1.29M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 1.00M.
- Price is +2.3% vs its 50-day average ($37.39) and +8.7% vs its 200-day average ($35.20).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 6.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — LAUR ends flat (-0.3%) to $38.51 on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $38.51, -0.28% vs the prior close of $38.62. Day range $38.25–$39.70, opened at $39.00.
- Volume was 1.99M shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 977.91K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +3.0% vs its 50-day average ($37.37) and +9.5% vs its 200-day average ($35.18).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 5.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — LAUR rises 1.6% to $38.62, a 1-month high
- Closed at $38.62, +1.63% vs the prior close of $38.00. Day range $38.50–$39.22, opened at $38.55.
- Volume was 1.07M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 983.53K.
- Price is +3.4% vs its 50-day average ($37.34) and +9.9% vs its 200-day average ($35.15).
- 52-week range $24.98–$40.92; today's close sits at 86% of that range, 5.6% below the 52-week high.
LAUR latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about LAUR in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Munoz George received an award of 556 shares at $38.16 (≈$21.22K) on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 123,119
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 3, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Snow Phipps Group, Llc sold 427,019 shares at $36.26 (≈$15.48M) on Sep 2, 2026
- Snow Phipps Group, Llc sold 427,019 shares at $36.26 (≈$15.48M) on Sep 2, 2026
- Snow Phipps Group (Rpv), L.P. sold 427,019 shares at $36.26 (≈$15.48M) on Sep 2, 2026
- Snow Phipps Group (Rpv), L.P. sold 427,019 shares at $36.26 (≈$15.48M) on Sep 2, 2026
- Spg Co-Investment, L.P. sold 427,019 shares at $36.26 (≈$15.48M) on Sep 2, 2026
- Spg Co-Investment, L.P. sold 427,019 shares at $36.26 (≈$15.48M) on Sep 2, 2026
- …plus 19 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 31, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 31, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 31, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 31, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 11, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $615.86M (prior year $524.16M) (+17.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $137.10M (prior year $95.08M) (+44.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.98 (prior year $0.65) (+50.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade LAUR
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 19, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.01% (largest 3.8%).
- Liquidity: about 1.17M shares (≈$45.15M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $38.61 vs a range of $24.98–$40.92 (85% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Phipps Group, Llc Snow sold 427,019 shares on Sep 2, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026; 8-K May 27, 2026.
- Share count: 137.75M shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -6.5% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Educational Services.
LAUR market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 39.09 | 39.47 | 38.50 | 38.61 | 1.78M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 39.64 | 40.00 | 39.00 | 39.04 | 1.27M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 39.23 | 39.69 | 39.06 | 39.45 | 1.01M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 39.83 | 40.14 | 39.42 | 39.53 | 1.23M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 39.55 | 39.84 | 39.41 | 39.59 | 836.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 39.22 | 39.76 | 39.22 | 39.47 | 846.80K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 38.48 | 39.54 | 38.48 | 39.20 | 992.30K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 37.98 | 39.24 | 37.97 | 38.56 | 1.63M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 38.22 | 38.74 | 38.11 | 38.25 | 1.29M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 39.00 | 39.70 | 38.25 | 38.51 | 1.99M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 38.55 | 39.22 | 38.50 | 38.62 | 1.07M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 38.16 | 39.25 | 37.93 | 38.00 | 1.41M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 38.78 | 38.93 | 37.98 | 38.16 | 1.87M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 37.39 | 38.44 | 37.18 | 38.38 | 1.02M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 37.11 | 37.83 | 36.86 | 37.62 | 999.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 38.30 | 38.43 | 37.28 | 37.40 | 849.20K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 36.72 | 38.15 | 36.72 | 38.11 | 911.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 35.96 | 36.88 | 35.59 | 36.72 | 701.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 36.66 | 36.77 | 35.90 | 36.13 | 957.50K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 36.43 | 36.53 | 36.13 | 36.28 | 716.30K |
About Laureate Education
Laureate Education (LAUR) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Educational Services”. Its business address is in MIAMI, FL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 912766.
LAUR board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew B Cohen | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| Julian George Coulter | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| William J Davis | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| Kenneth W/Nj Freeman | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| George Munoz | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Barbara Mair | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| Judith Rodin | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| Co-Investment, L.P. Spg | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Eilif Serck-Hanssen | PRESIDENT & CEO | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Ian Kendell Snow | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Phipps Group (B), L.P. Snow | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Phipps Group (Offshore), L.P. Snow | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Phipps Group (Rpv), L.P. Snow | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Phipps Group, L.P. Snow | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Phipps Group, Llc Snow | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Macedo Aristides De | Director | May 26, 2026 |
| Corro Pedro Del | Director | May 26, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie S Brush | SVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Richard M. Buskirk | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Marcelo Cardoso | EVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Gerard M. Knauer | VP, ACCTG, GLOBAL CONTROLLER | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Eilif Serck-Hanssen | PRESIDENT & CEO | Mar 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group, Llc Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group, Llc Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group (Rpv), L.P. Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group (Rpv), L.P. Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Co-Investment, L.P. Spg | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Co-Investment, L.P. Spg | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group (B), L.P. Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group (B), L.P. Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group, L.P. Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group, L.P. Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Ian Kendell Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Ian Kendell Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group (Offshore), L.P. Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group (Offshore), L.P. Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Phipps Group, Llc Snow | Sale | 427,019 | $36.26 |
LAUR financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.70B | $281.63M | 1.89 | $366.19M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.57B | $296.47M | 1.92 | $232.73M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.48B | $107.59M | 0.68 | $250.78M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.24B | $69.57M | 0.41 | $178.23M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.09B | $192.45M | 1.01 | $-156.08M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.42B, total liabilities $1.28B, cash $161.67M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
LAUR earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $38.41 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $30.09 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $33.99 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.79 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $22.60 |
| May 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.64 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.97 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.18 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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