Every material Form 8-K Laureate Education has filed with the SEC since March 06, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Laureate Education reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $485.1 million, up 21% as reported and 14% on a constant currency basis, and net income of $101.2 million versus $34.4 million a year earlier. Results include a $25.4 million discrete tax benefit and about $29 million of favorable academic calendar timing. The board approved a $150 million increase to the share repurchase program, and the company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook.
Q3 revenue $485.1 million, up 21% as reported and 14% in constant currency; operating income $119.1 million versus $71.5 million.
Q3 net income $101.2 million, including a $25.4 million discrete tax benefit; diluted EPS $0.73 versus $0.23.
Board approved a $150 million increase to the repurchase program; about $225.2 million may be repurchased after cumulative buybacks through September 30, 2026.
2026 outlook reaffirmed: revenues of $1,920 million to $1,930 million and Adjusted EPS of $2.04 to $2.10 per share.
Laureate Education reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $615.9 million, up 17% as reported and 8% on a constant currency basis, with net income of $137.1 million versus $97.4 million a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS, and added $150 million to its share repurchase authorization, which has no fixed expiration date.
Q2 2026 revenue was $615.9 million, up 17% as reported and 8% in constant currency; operating income was $223.4 million.
Q2 2026 diluted earnings per share were $0.98, compared with $0.65 in Q2 2025.
Full-year 2026 guidance: revenue $1,920 million to $1,930 million; Adjusted EBITDA $593 million to $599 million; Adjusted EPS $2.04 to $2.10.
The Board approved a $150 million increase to the stock repurchase authorization; net debt was $61.5 million as of June 30, 2026.
At its May 21, 2026 annual meeting, Laureate Education stockholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which lets the Compensation Committee grant incentive pay, including awards measured by the value of common stock. Stockholders also elected nine directors, approved a non-binding say-on-pay vote, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026.
Incentive plan approved: 122,859,974 for, 7,052,457 against, 925,609 abstain, 2,569,173 broker non-votes
Nine directors elected to terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting; Ian K. Snow received 98,386,712 for and 32,451,328 withheld
Laureate Education reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $272.6 million, up 15% as reported but up 1% on a constant currency basis, with an operating loss of $27.5 million compared with $13.2 million a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance to $2.00 to $2.08 per share, citing share repurchases of about $105 million in the quarter, while its other 2026 outlook ranges were left unchanged.
Revenue rose 15% to $272.6 million as reported, but only 1% on a constant currency basis; about $9 million of academic calendar timing reduced results.
Net loss widened to $21.6 million from $19.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $(2.3) million versus $5.4 million a year earlier.
Full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance is now $2.00 to $2.08 per share, reflecting 16% to 21% growth as reported; revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and enrollment ranges were reaffirmed.
As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $157.4 million, gross debt was $217.1 million and about $76 million of repurchase authorization remained.
Laureate reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $541.4 million, up 28%, and operating income of $179.5 million, up from $124.2 million. For full-year 2025, revenue rose 9% to $1,701.9 million, but net income fell to $283.8 million from $296.4 million, mainly due to foreign exchange effects. The board also raised its share repurchase authorization by $150 million to $400 million and gave 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance above 2025 levels.
Q4 2025 operating income was $179.5 million versus $124.2 million; diluted EPS was $1.17 versus $0.62, including a $56.9 million discrete tax benefit.
Full-year 2025 diluted EPS was $1.89 versus $1.92; Adjusted EBITDA rose to $518.9 million from $450.1 million.
2026 outlook: revenue of $1,890 million to $1,905 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $583 million to $593 million; Adjusted EPS of $1.95 to $2.03.
Board raised the buyback program from $250 million to $400 million; about $181 million remains available after $219 million of cumulative repurchases.
Laureate Education reported third-quarter 2025 revenue up 9% to $400.2 million, but net income fell to $34.4 million from $85.3 million, mainly due to foreign currency losses and a $37.9 million tax benefit recorded in the 2024 period. The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA outlook and increased its share repurchase authorization by $150 million to $250 million.
Q3 2025 revenue rose 9% to $400.2 million; diluted EPS was $0.23 versus $0.56 a year earlier
Full-year 2025 revenue now expected at $1,681 million to $1,686 million; Adjusted EBITDA at $508 million to $512 million
Board raised the stock repurchase authorization from $100 million to $250 million; about $177 million remains available after $73 million of cumulative repurchases
Cash and cash equivalents were $241.0 million and gross debt was $102.4 million as of September 30, 2025
Laureate Education reported second-quarter 2025 revenue of $524.2 million, up 5% on a reported basis, and operating income of $193.3 million, up from $166.6 million. Net income fell to $97.4 million from $128.4 million, mainly due to a $25.6 million foreign currency exchange loss, and diluted earnings per share were $0.65 versus $0.83. The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, citing more favorable foreign currency rates.
Q2 2025 revenue $524.2 million, up 5% reported and up 10% organic constant currency
Q2 net income $97.4 million vs. $128.4 million a year earlier; diluted EPS $0.65 vs. $0.83
2025 revenue guidance raised by about $55 million to $1,615 million–$1,630 million
2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised by about $16 million to $489 million–$496 million
Laureate Education reported a first-quarter 2025 net loss of $19.6 million, compared with a net loss of $10.8 million a year earlier, as reported revenue fell 14% to $236.2 million. The company said about $26 million of revenue and $23 million of Adjusted EBITDA were shifted by later semester start dates, and it raised the midpoint of its full-year 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance.
Q1 2025 revenue $236.2 million, down 14% from $275.4 million; organic constant currency revenue down 1%
Operating loss of $(13.2) million versus operating income of $11.1 million in Q1 2024; loss per share $(0.13) versus $(0.07)
Adjusted EBITDA $5.4 million versus $30.6 million; full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook $473 million to $480 million
Repurchased about $42 million of stock in Q1 under a $100 million program; about $56 million authorization remains
Laureate Education reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of $423.4 million, up 3% as reported, and net income of $93.6 million versus $41.7 million a year earlier, with the company citing foreign exchange effects on intercompany balances as a main driver. For 2025, it expects revenue of $1,545 million to $1,570 million, flat to down 1% as reported, and Adjusted EBITDA of $467 million to $477 million, up 4% to 6% as reported.
Q4 2024 diluted EPS was $0.62 versus $0.26 a year earlier; full-year 2024 revenue was $1,566.6 million, up 6%.
Full-year 2024 net income was $296.4 million versus $107.3 million for 2023, which the company attributes mainly to currency effects and a discrete tax benefit.
2025 guidance: total enrollments of 489,000 to 495,000 students and revenue of $1,545 million to $1,570 million on an as-reported basis.
Laureate repurchased about $102 million of its common stock in 2024 and had $98 million of repurchase authorization remaining at December 31, 2024.
Laureate Education amended the employment terms of CEO Eilif Serck-Hanssen in a letter agreement dated December 12, 2024. The package sets a $1,000,000 base salary effective January 1, 2025, a 130% target bonus, and a one-time $5,000,000 restricted stock unit award. For shareholders, the filing details higher pay and equity commitments for the chief executive, along with notice and severance terms.
Base salary of $1,000,000, effective January 1, 2025, with target bonus at 130% of salary
One-time RSU award with grant date value of $5,000,000, granted January 2, 2025, vesting 50% each on December 12, 2025 and December 12, 2026
Annual long-term incentive target grant equal to 350% of base salary, starting with the fiscal 2025 grant cycle
Six months' written notice required for termination without Cause or resignation
Laureate Education reported third-quarter 2024 revenue of $368.6 million, up 2% on a reported basis and 9% on an organic constant currency basis, with net income of $85.3 million versus $36.0 million a year earlier. The company said it is increasing its full-year constant currency outlook and now expects 2024 revenue of $1,551 million to $1,556 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $447 million to $451 million, and the filing notes that a discrete tax benefit of about $37.9 million contributed to the profit increase.
Q3 2024 revenue $368.6 million, up 2% reported and 9% organic constant currency; operating income $72.0 million versus $58.7 million
Q3 net income $85.3 million, including a discrete tax benefit of about $37.9 million; basic and diluted EPS $0.56 versus $0.23
Full-year 2024 outlook: revenue $1,551 million to $1,556 million; Adjusted EBITDA $447 million to $451 million; total enrollments about 470,000
Board approved a new stock repurchase program of up to $100 million on September 13, 2024, after the prior $100 million program was completed in Q3
Laureate Education reported second-quarter 2024 revenue of $499.2 million, up 8% on a reported basis and 7% on an organic constant currency basis, with net income of $128.4 million versus $56.3 million a year earlier. The company said the net income increase was mainly driven by foreign currency effects on intercompany balances, and it adjusted its as-reported full-year 2024 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA ranges for recent Mexican peso volatility while maintaining its constant currency outlook.
Q2 2024 revenue $499.2 million, up 8% reported and 7% organic constant currency; operating income $166.6 million versus $154.5 million
Net income $128.4 million versus $56.3 million; basic and diluted EPS $0.83 versus $0.35, mainly driven by foreign currency changes on intercompany balances
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA $186.9 million versus $175.4 million
Full-year 2024 revenue now expected at $1,551 million to $1,566 million and Adjusted EBITDA at $441 million to $451 million on an as-reported basis
Laureate Education said Andrew B. Cohen will succeed Kenneth W. Freeman as Chair of its Board effective September 10, 2024, and Freeman will remain on the Board. At the May 30, 2024 annual meeting, shareholders elected all ten directors, approved executive pay on an advisory basis, and chose to hold such votes every year.
Andrew B. Cohen becomes Chair effective September 10, 2024, succeeding Kenneth W. Freeman, who has served as Chair since 2019.
Shareholders approved executive compensation in an advisory vote: 131,822,019 for and 4,741,454 against.
Shareholders favored annual advisory votes on executive pay: 129,439,569 for one year versus 7,072,211 for three years.
Special retention RSU grants made May 30, 2024: $2,000,000 to CFO Richard Buskirk and $3,000,000 to Marcelo Cardoso.
Effective May 6, 2024, Laureate Education agreed to buy 2,114,928 common shares from six Snow Phipps Group entities at $14.64 per share, a total of $30,958,422. The shares will be repurchased under the company's existing $100 million share repurchase program, announced February 22, 2024. The filing states that about $36.1 million of authorization will remain after the purchase, so the deal uses a portion of the program's capacity.
Purchase price of $14.64 per share, for an aggregate $30,958,422 across 2,114,928 shares
Shares are repurchased under the $100 million program announced February 22, 2024
About $36.1 million of authorization remains under the program after this purchase
Agreement effective May 6, 2024; filed with the SEC on May 7, 2024
Laureate Education reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $275.4 million, up 10% as reported but up 1% on an organic constant currency basis. Its net loss narrowed to $(10.8) million from $(26.8) million, while Adjusted EBITDA fell to $30.6 million from $33.5 million. The company raised its full-year 2024 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, citing more favorable currency rates.
Q1 2024 revenue $275.4 million, up 10% as reported and 1% on an organic constant currency basis
Net loss $(10.8) million vs. $(26.8) million a year earlier; loss per share $(0.07) vs. $(0.17)
Operating income $11.1 million vs. $15.6 million; Adjusted EBITDA $30.6 million vs. $33.5 million
2024 revenue now expected at $1,566 million to $1,581 million; Adjusted EBITDA at $446 million to $456 million
Laureate Education agreed on March 5, 2024 to buy 2,606,507 shares of its common stock from five sellers at $12.62 per share, for an aggregate price of $32,894,118. The repurchase is made under the company's existing $100 million share repurchase program announced February 22, 2024, so it uses part of an authorization already in place and does not change the program's terms.
Shares repurchased: 2,606,507 common shares from five named sellers
Price: $12.62 per share, $32,894,118 aggregate purchase price
Funded under the existing $100 million share repurchase program announced February 22, 2024
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