Laureate Education (LAUR) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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LAUR Stock Forecast


Laureate Education (LAUR) stock forecast, based on 11 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $38.00, with a high of $40.00 and a low of $36.50. This represents a 11.37% increase from the last price of $34.12.

$10 $16 $22 $28 $34 $40 High: $40 Avg: $38 Low: $36.5 Last Closed Price: $34.12

LAUR Stock Rating


Laureate Education stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 11 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 9 Buy (81.82%), 2 Hold (18.18%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 11 0 2 9 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LAUR Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockLaureate Education11.37%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 9.33%
IndustryEducation Stocks 29.21%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts346
Avg Price Target$38.00$38.25$36.67
Last Closing Price$34.12$34.12$34.12
Upside/Downside11.37%12.10%7.47%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26231--6
Feb, 26231--6
Jan, 26231--6
Dec, 25131--5
Nov, 25131--5
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 24, 2026UBS$37.50$33.3512.44%9.91%
Feb 23, 2026BMO Capital$40.00$33.1220.77%17.23%
Feb 18, 2026Mauricio CepedaMorgan Stanley$36.50$35.572.61%6.98%
Jan 08, 2026UBS$39.00$35.2610.61%14.30%
Oct 20, 2025Morgan Stanley$32.00$29.378.95%-6.21%
Sep 19, 2025UBS$35.00$30.3115.47%2.58%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 24, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Feb 23, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 08, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Sep 19, 2025UBSBuyinitialise
Oct 31, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 25, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightEqual-Weightdowngrade
Oct 09, 2023JefferiesBuyinitialise
Aug 07, 2023Morgan StanleyOverweightupgrade

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$-1.49$0.37$0.75$1.93---
Avg Forecast$-0.23$0.47$0.90$1.59$1.41$1.61-
High Forecast$-0.22$0.48$0.92$1.61$1.43$1.62-
Low Forecast$-0.23$0.46$0.88$1.56$1.39$1.60-
Surprise %547.83%-21.28%-16.67%21.38%---

Revenue Forecast

$1B $1B $1B $2B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$1.09B$1.24B$1.48B$1.57B$1.70B--
Avg Forecast$1.09B$1.23B$1.46B$1.55B$1.61B$1.78B$1.95B
High Forecast$1.10B$1.24B$1.48B$1.58B$1.63B$1.82B$1.98B
Low Forecast$1.07B$1.22B$1.44B$1.53B$1.59B$1.74B$1.93B
Surprise %0.08%1.07%1.43%0.77%5.73%--

Net Income Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$192.45M$69.57M$107.59M$296.47M$281.63M--
Avg Forecast$676.24M$1.23B$117.35M$250.33M$221.93M$255.20M-
High Forecast$892.70M$1.48B$141.91M$254.55M$226.45M$256.53M-
Low Forecast$459.79M$971.43M$92.79M$245.88M$218.73M$251.84M-
Surprise %-71.54%-94.33%-8.32%18.43%26.90%--

LAUR Forecast FAQ


Is Laureate Education stock a buy?

Laureate Education stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 11 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Laureate Education is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Laureate Education's price target?

Laureate Education's price target, set by 11 Wall Street analysts, averages $38 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $36.5 at the low end to $40 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.37% change from the previous closing price of $34.12.

How does Laureate Education stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Laureate Education's stock forecast shows a 11.37% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (9.33%) and underperforming the education stocks industry (29.21%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Laureate Education over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 33.33% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 33.33% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 33.33% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Laureate Education’s EPS forecast?

Laureate Education's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.61, marking a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are.

What is Laureate Education’s revenue forecast?

Laureate Education's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.78B, reflecting a 4.59% increase from the reported $1.7B in 2025. The forecast for.

What is Laureate Education’s net income forecast?

Laureate Education's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $255.2M, representing a -9.38% decrease from the reported $281.63M in 2025. Projections indicate .