Quarterly ResultApr 30, 2026, 07:31 AM
LAUR Q1 New Enrollments +9%; FY26 Adj. EPS Guidance Raised
AI Summary
Laureate Education reported mixed first-quarter 2026 results, with new enrollments increasing 9% and total enrollments up 6%. Reported revenue grew 15% to $272.6 million, though constant currency revenue increased only 1%, unfavorably impacted by $9 million due to later semester start dates. The company posted an operating loss of $(27.5) million and a net loss of $(21.6) million, both wider than the prior year, also affected by academic calendar timing and higher depreciation. Laureate repurchased $105 million in stock and raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance to $2.00-$2.08.
Key Highlights
- New enrollments increased 9% and total enrollments grew 6% in Q1 2026.
- Reported revenue rose 15% to $272.6 million; constant currency revenue increased 1%.
- Operating loss widened to $(27.5) million from $(13.2) million in Q1 2025.
- Net loss was $(21.6) million, compared to $(19.6) million in Q1 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $(2.3) million, down from $5.4 million in Q1 2025.
- Repurchased approximately $105 million of common stock in Q1 2026.
- Full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance increased to $2.00-$2.08 per share.
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