Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Laureate Education (LAUR) or Universal Technical Institute (UTI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Laureate Education NASDAQ: LAUR raised its full-year 2026 outlook after reporting higher enrollments, revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter, supported by operating performance and favorable currency translation.
Laureate Education (LAUR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.96 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.79 per share a year ago.
Investors need to pay close attention to LAUR stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Laureate Education remains a Buy due to strong revenue growth and attractive valuation, despite recent profitability pressures. LAUR's 2026 revenue guidance of $1.89–$1.905 billion and EBITDA of $583–$593 million signal robust top- and bottom-line expansion. Enrollment growth in both Mexico and Peru, aided by favorable pricing and currency effects, underpins management's optimistic outlook.
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Laureate Education (LAUR) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.17 per share in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to a loss of $0.11 per share a year ago.
State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its position in shares of Laureate Education (NASDAQ: LAUR) by 278.1% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,907 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 20,527
SHEL, XYZ, UAA, PACS and LAUR have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on April 14, 2026.
Laureate Education (LAUR) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
Laureate Education is a leading for-profit education provider in Mexico and Peru, showing robust organic growth and operational expansion. Revenue grew from $1.48 billion in 2023 to $1.70 billion in 2025, with net income nearly tripling and strong cash flow improvements. Management guides for 2026 revenue of $1.89–$1.91 billion and EBITDA of $583–$593 million, with enrollment expected to grow 4.2% year over year.
Here is how Laureate Education (LAUR) and Lifetime Brands (LCUT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.