Laureate Education, Inc. — Cyborg Score 7/10

Strong
Higher Education Services

Strategic Profile

The company demonstrates strong profitability with a net margin of 12.86% and return on equity of 22.99%. Recent Q3 results showed revenue of $400.20 million with 8.6% year-over-year growth. The board approved a $150 million share buyback plan, signaling confidence in valuation.

Cyborg Score Rationale

The stock has a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from six analysts with four buy recommendations. The stock gained 2.51% recently and trades near 52-week highs. Growth is solid with strong margins, though Q3 EPS missed estimates.

Top Insights

  • Market capitalization of $5.1 billion as of mid-February 2026.
  • Low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06 indicates conservative capital structure.
  • JPMorgan Chase initiated coverage with an "overweight" rating and $40.00 price target.
  • 96.27% of stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, indicating strong institutional support.

Named Competitors

  • Tecmilenio — Mexico-based private university network
  • Claustro de Sor Juana — Private university in Mexico
  • Coursera — Online learning platform competing for higher education enrollment

Recent Developments

  • (February 2026) Earnings announcement scheduled for February 19, 2026 with consensus EPS estimate of $0.76
  • (January 2026) JPMorgan initiated coverage with overweight rating and $40 price target
  • (October 2025) Board approved $150 million share repurchase program and Q3 earnings with 8.6% revenue growth

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