Laureate Education Q3 revenue rises 21%, beats estimates
LAUR•Laureate Education’s Q3 revenue rose 21% year over year to $485.1 million, beating estimates, while adjusted EBITDA reached $146.8 million and also beat estimates. The company increased its share repurchase authorization by $150 million and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook.
1. Quarterly results
Q3 revenue was $485.1 million, compared with the $480.17 million analyst consensus, and adjusted EBITDA was $146.8 million, above the $140.78 million consensus. Net income was $101.2 million. The company said new enrollments increased in Mexico and Peru, while semester start dates benefited revenue timing; a discrete tax benefit boosted net income.
2. 2026 outlook
Laureate reaffirmed its 2026 revenue outlook of $1.92 billion to $1.93 billion and expects adjusted EBITDA of $593 million to $599 million and adjusted EPS of $2.04 to $2.10. It increased its share repurchase authorization by $150 million.
