Laureate Education’s shares edged down 0.3% post-earnings, reflecting a broadly in-line quarter with modest revenue growth and no evident surprises to materially move the stock.
- Revenue grew 7% on a timing-adjusted, constant currency basis in Q2 2026, supported by a 10% increase in new enrollments year-to-date.
- The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook by $28 million at the midpoint and adjusted EBITDA by $8 million, along with a $0.03 per share improvement in adjusted EPS guidance.
- Operational momentum includes campus expansion projects in Mexico and Peru, with two new campuses expected to open in 2027 and a clear multiyear growth pipeline.
- Investments in AI and digital infrastructure are positioned as a strategic priority to enhance learning personalization and operational efficiency.
- The geopolitical and macroeconomic environment in both Mexico and Peru appears stable, supporting the company’s confidence in its core markets.
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