| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 615.86 | 125.9% | 17.5% |
| Total Income | 615.86 | 125.9% | 17.5% |
| Expenditure | 392.44 | 30.8% | 18.6% |
| PBT | 218.77 | 901.1% | 31.2% |
| Net Profit | 137.10 | 735.0% | 44.2% |
| OPM | 36.28% | 46.38pp | 0.61pp |
| NPM | 22.26% | 30.18pp | 4.12pp |
| EPS | 0.98 | 753.3% | 50.8% |
Laureate Education Reports Q2 2026 Results, Increases Full-Year Guidance
30 Jul 2026 · 30 Jul, 4:46 pm
Summary
Laureate Education announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with reported revenue increasing by 17% to $615.9 million and net income rising to $137.1 million. The company also reported an increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $250.6 million. For the first six months of the year, reported revenue grew 17% to $888.5 million. Management highlighted strong operating momentum, including the launch of a new campus and expansion of digital capabilities, leading to an increase in full-year 2026 guidance and a $150 million boost to the share repurchase program.
Key Highlights
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Laureate Education reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $615.9 million, a 17% increase on a reported basis compared to the second quarter of 2025.
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On a constant currency basis, revenue increased 8% for the second quarter of 2026.
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Operating income for the second quarter of 2026 was $223.4 million, up from $193.3 million in the prior year period.
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Net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $137.1 million, compared to $97.4 million for the second quarter of 2025.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026 reached $250.6 million, an increase from $214.5 million in the prior year.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2026, revenue increased 17% to $888.5 million on a reported basis.
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The company is increasing its full-year 2026 guidance and announced a $150 million increase in its share repurchase authorization.
Management Comments
Eilif Serck-Hanssen
Second quarter results demonstrate strong operating momentum, including the launch of a new campus and continued expansion of our digital capabilities to meet market demand. I am pleased to announce an increase to our full-year guidance. We are also adding $150 million to our share repurchase program, reflecting our strong balance sheet and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
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