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Laureate Education Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2025 earnings summary19 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved strong 2025 performance with full-year revenue of $1.7B, Adjusted EBITDA of $519M, and net income of $284M, all exceeding guidance and reflecting margin expansion.
Q4 2025 revenue grew 28% to $541M, Adjusted EBITDA up 45% to $204M, and net income reached $172M, aided by favorable FX and academic calendar timing.
Returned $217M to shareholders via stock repurchases in 2025 and announced a $150M increase in buyback authorization, bringing total capacity to $400M.
Expanded academic offerings, opened new campuses in Mexico and Peru, and invested in health sciences, digital, and online education.
Maintained academic quality leadership, with top institutional rankings and recognition for digital marketing and academic excellence.
Financial highlights
Q4 2025 revenue was $541M and Adjusted EBITDA was $204M, both ahead of guidance, with margin at 37.7%.
Full-year 2025 revenue was $1.7B (+9%), Adjusted EBITDA $519M (+15%), and Adjusted EBITDA margin reached a record 30.5%.
Full-year net income was $284M (EPS $1.89–$1.91); adjusted net income was $256M (adjusted EPS $1.72, up 22% YoY).
Free cash flow for 2025 was $263.5M, up from $178.8M in 2024.
Ended 2025 with $147M in cash, $129M in gross debt, and a net cash position of $18M.
Outlook and guidance
2026 guidance: revenue of $1.890–$1.905B (11–12% reported growth, 6–7% organic constant currency).
Adjusted EBITDA expected at $583–$593M (12–14% reported growth, 7–9% organic constant currency), with margin expansion of 50 bps.
Adjusted EPS guidance for 2026: $1.95–$2.03 (13–18% growth YoY).
Total enrollments projected at 516,000–521,000 (4–5% growth).
Q1 2026 expected to be seasonally low, with revenue of $261–$265M and negative Adjusted EBITDA due to timing and investments.
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Laureate Education Inc. is a global higher education provider operating universities and educational institutions in Latin America. The company offers undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs across disciplines such as business, medicine, engineering, and social sciences. Laureate focuses on delivering accessible and career-oriented education to students, leveraging both on-campus and online learning platforms. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.
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