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Laureate Education Q1 revenue up 15% to $272.6M but operating loss widens; raises FY2026 Adj. EPS guidance
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
2026-Q1 EPS reported
-$0.15
revenue$272,612,000
- New enrollments +9%, total enrollments +6% YoY; revenue constant currency +1% due to calendar timing.
- Operating loss $(27.5)M vs $(13.2)M loss a year ago; net loss $(21.6)M, EPS $(0.15).
- Adjusted EBITDA loss $(2.3)M vs $5.4M positive; seasonal low quarter affected by later semester start dates.
- Repurchased ~$105M of stock in Q1; $76M remaining authorization; 140M shares outstanding.
- FY2026 Adj. EPS guidance raised to $2.00-$2.08; other full-year metrics (revenue, EBITDA, enrollments) reaffirmed.