AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Laureate Education (LAUR)

Laureate Education Q3 revenue rises 21% to $485.1 million; 2026 outlook reaffirmed

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings

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.

Key points

  • 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.

The filing

CompanyLaureate Education (LAUR)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 29, 2026, 7:14 AM ET
Accession number0000912766-26-000004

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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Written by AI on Nov 7, 2026, 11:17 PM ET, from this filing only.

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