Here is how Laureate Education (LAUR) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Laureate Education (LAUR) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 31, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Adam Morse - Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance Eilif Serck-Hanssen - President & Chief Executive Officer Rick Buskirk - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeff Silber - BMO Capital Markets Lucas Dai Nagano - Morgan Stanley Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q3 2024 Laureate Education, Inc. Earnings Call.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Laureate Education Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Eilif Serck-Hanssen - President and CEO Rick Buskirk - SVP & CEO Adam Morse - SVP, Corporate Finance & Global Treasurer Conference Call Participants Lucas Dai Nagano - Morgan Stanley Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the 2024 Second Quarter Laureate Education Earnings Call.
Laureate Education (LAUR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago.
Laureate is a leading player in Mexico and Peru's higher education market, offering traditional, hybrid and online education opportunities. Underpenetrated markets in Mexico and Peru offer significant expansion opportunities, plus the shift to hybrid/online learning that could help margins. The company is currently undervalued (40-60% upside from current levels) trading at low multiples despite strong fundamentals and growth prospects.
Laureate Education (LAUR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Laureate Education (LAUR) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
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LAUR has shown strong revenue growth and expanding profit margins over the past three years. The company's 1Q24 earnings continued to deliver top-line growth, despite it being a weaker revenue quarter. The low higher education gross participation rate, strong incentives to attend tertiary education, and large market share for private institutions are expected to strengthen LAUR's growth outlook.