Quarterly ResultJul 30, 2026, 07:32 AM
Laureate Q2 Revenue +17% to $615.9M; Raises FY Guidance, Adds $150M Buyback
AI Summary
Laureate Education, Inc. announced strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, with Q2 revenue increasing 17% to $615.9 million and net income reaching $137.1 million. The company also reported a 10% increase in new enrollments and a 6% increase in total enrollments for the first six months of 2026. Reflecting this operational momentum, Laureate raised its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS, and authorized an additional $150 million for its share repurchase program.
Key Highlights
- Board approved an additional $150 million increase to the share repurchase program.
- Q2 2026 revenue increased 17% to $615.9 million (8% constant currency) compared to Q2 2025.
- Q2 2026 net income rose to $137.1 million, up from $97.4 million in Q2 2025.
- Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA grew 17% to $250.6 million (8% constant currency).
- Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1,920 million-$1,930 million (+13% reported).
- Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $593 million-$599 million (+14-15% reported).
- Total enrollments for the six months ended June 30, 2026, increased 6% to 501,400 students.
- Basic and diluted earnings per share for Q2 2026 were $0.98.
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