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LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
CIK 912766Updated Sep 25, 2026
SecurityLAUR · NASDAQ · equity
Name history
SYLVAN LEARNING SYSTEMS INC · through May 14, 2004
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Laureate Education Announces Date of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call ↗
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Financials
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 2,206,350,000Source | 1,862,060,000Source | 2,125,616,000Source | 1,972,237,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 628,616,000Source | 514,252,000Source | — | — |
| GoodwillUSD | 637,300,000Source | 563,404,000Source | 661,482,000Source | 583,493,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 166,195,000Source | 147,911,000Source | 169,183,000Source | 151,645,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 146,703,000Source | 91,350,000Source | 89,392,000Source | 85,167,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 318,348,000Source | 227,311,000Source | 224,407,000Source | 226,199,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 335,626,000Source | 292,387,000Source | 371,611,000Source | 389,565,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 41,888,000Source | 40,830,000Source | 44,896,000Source | 40,677,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 1,017,590,000Source | 903,517,000Source | 1,176,478,000Source | 1,196,482,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 572,000Source | 604,000Source | 630,000Source | — |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 1,075,460,000Source | 1,129,511,000Source | 1,179,721,000Source | 2,204,755,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 416,889,000Source | 291,644,000Source | 41,862,000Source | 39,244,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -304,984,000Source | -462,210,000Source | -272,144,000Source | -442,424,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 1,187,937,000Source | 959,549,000Source | 950,069,000Source | 776,226,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 2,206,350,000Source | 1,862,060,000Source | 2,125,616,000Source | 1,972,237,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 472,907,000Source | 367,895,000Source | 453,214,000Source | 381,387,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 55,971,000Source | 48,170,000Source | 57,514,000Source | 38,994,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 57,126,000Source | 35,340,000Source | 43,239,000Source | 42,842,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 331,792,000Source | 278,957,000Source | 360,120,000Source | 376,898,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 15,590,000Source | 12,433,000Source | 56,490,000Source | 89,765,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 37,717,000Source | 31,984,000Source | 34,151,000Source | 30,823,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -575,000Source | -2,404,000Source | -2,329,000Source | -1,869,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 72,669,000Source | 60,972,000Source | 69,464,000Source | 50,563,000Source |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | — | — | — | 37,824,000Source |
| Dividends PayableUSD | 115,000Source | 576,000Source | — | 3,930,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 73,123,000Source | 59,027,000Source | — | — |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying AmountUSD | 1,398,000Source | 1,398,000Source | 1,398,000Source | 1,398,000Source |
| Restricted Cash and Investments, CurrentUSD | — | — | — | 8,617,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 283,784,000Source | 296,396,000Source | 107,267,000Source | 68,978,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 74,495,000Source | 68,241,000Source | 69,618,000Source | — |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 13,342,000Source | 7,843,000Source | 7,114,000Source | 8,776,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -1,849,000Source | -38,524,000Source | -55,856,000Source | -910,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 366,192,000Source | 232,733,000Source | 250,780,000Source | 178,230,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -102,646,000Source | -57,549,000Source | -51,918,000Source | 30,346,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment ArrangementUSD | 4,060,000Source | 2,894,000Source | 623,000Source | 1,994,000Source |
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 215,168,000Source | 102,067,000Source | 0Source | 282,151,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -222,465,000Source | -166,938,000Source | -201,888,000Source | -461,569,000Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | 129,069,000Source | 215,560,000Source | 243,438,000Source | 433,705,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 54,221,000Source | 957,000Source | 3,113,000Source | -251,791,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 152,075,000Source | 97,854,000Source | 96,897,000Source | 93,784,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 9,019,000Source | 16,595,000Source | 20,264,000Source | 16,752,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | — | 194,811,000Source | 171,284,000Source | 153,761,000Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 12,871,000Source | -7,546,000Source | 6,641,000Source | 1,202,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | — | — | 7,114,000Source | 8,776,000Source |
| Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and DiscountsUSD | 519,000Source | 584,000Source | 1,241,000Source | 1,561,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of TaxUSD | -32,000Source | 654,000Source | -9,762,000Source | 8,260,000Source |
| Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on DisposalUSD | 0Source | -1,304,000Source | 3,567,000Source | 1,364,000Source |
| Dividends PayableUSD | 115,000Source | 576,000Source | — | 3,930,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -34,571,000Source | 50,658,000Source | -75,702,000Source | -17,444,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), UnrealizedUSD | -35,388,000Source | 53,109,000Source | -75,488,000Source | -13,907,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, PretaxUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of AssetsUSD | — | — | -9,603,000Source | 11,146,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment ChargesUSD | 0Source | 0Source | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of DebtUSD | 0Source | -31,000Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 51,074,000Source | 45,776,000Source | 52,612,000Source | 64,750,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 637,300,000Source | 563,404,000Source | 661,482,000Source | 583,493,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | — | — | 117,352,000Source | 61,313,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 283,816,000Source | 295,742,000Source | 117,029,000Source | 60,718,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method InvestmentsUSD | 217,000Source | 237,000Source | 171,000Source | 258,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 117,310,000Source | 118,979,000Source | 137,603,000Source | 185,391,000Source |
| InterestExpenseNonoperatingUSD | 10,661,000Source | 18,102,000Source | — | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 281,630,000Source | 296,474,000Source | 107,590,000Source | 69,573,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | -78,000Source | -323,000Source | -595,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 7,936,000Source | 1,222,000Source | -325,000Source | 770,000Source |
| Payments of Financing CostsUSD | 0Source | 79,000Source | 1,306,000Source | 0Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term DebtUSD | 126,159,000Source | 155,146,000Source | 153,772,000Source | 496,253,000Source |
| Proceeds from Stock Options ExercisedUSD | 128,000Source | 230,000Source | 2,308,000Source | 13,216,000Source |
| Restricted Cash and Investments, CurrentUSD | — | — | — | 8,617,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 1,701,930,000Source | 1,566,642,000Source | 1,484,288,000Source | 1,242,271,000Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 1,219,754,000Source | 1,146,883,000Source | 1,089,781,000Source | 907,365,000Source |
| Gross Profit (Calculated) · Derived | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 431,102,000Source | 373,983,000Source | 338,822,000Source | 270,012,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 7,936,000Source | 1,222,000Source | -325,000Source | 770,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 117,310,000Source | 118,979,000Source | 137,603,000Source | 185,391,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | -78,000Source | -323,000Source | -595,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 281,630,000Source | 296,474,000Source | 107,590,000Source | 69,573,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 1.91Source | 1.93Source | 0.69Source | 0.42Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 1.89Source | 1.92Source | 0.68Source | 0.41Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 147,825,000Source | 153,273,000Source | 157,256,000Source | 167,670,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 148,672,000Source | 153,896,000Source | 157,879,000Source | 168,268,000Source |
| Interest Expense (non-operating)USD | 10,661,000Source | 18,102,000Source | — | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 119,159,000Source | 157,503,000Source | 193,459,000Source | 186,301,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -34,571,000Source | 50,658,000Source | -75,702,000Source | -17,444,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, PretaxUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 51,074,000Source | 45,776,000Source | 52,612,000Source | 64,750,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | — | — | 117,352,000Source | 61,313,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | 56,594,000Source | 63,847,000Source | 56,128,000Source | 73,665,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 283,816,000Source | 295,742,000Source | 117,029,000Source | 60,718,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic ShareUSD per share | 1.91Source | 1.93Source | 0.75Source | 0.37Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted ShareUSD per share | 1.89Source | 1.92Source | 0.74Source | 0.36Source |
| Income (Loss) from Equity Method InvestmentsUSD | 217,000Source | 237,000Source | 171,000Source | 258,000Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | — | — | 20,986,000Source | 16,418,000Source |
| Investment Income, NetUSD | 7,103,000Source | 8,058,000Source | 9,085,000Source | 7,567,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Common Shareholders, BasicUSD | 281,662,000Source | 295,820,000Source | 117,352,000Source | 61,313,000Source |