LAUR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
LAUR - Laureate Education, Inc. Common Stock
$40.64
0.18 (0.44%)
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5d:
+2.65%
30d:
+11.37%
90d:
+23.49%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 10, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 30, 2026
16d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: LAUR is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.0% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: LAUR is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.0% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$58.04
Based on 10.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$36.04
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: LAUR is currently trading at $40.64, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $34.39 to $38.42. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 16.3) compared to its historical average (14.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.0% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LAUR is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $35.42. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: LAUR has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LAUR is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $35.42. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: LAUR has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$34.39 -
$38.42
Company Quality Score
65/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
53.3%
Protect Your Profits
LAUR is technically overbought (RSI 72). Consider hedging now to protect against a potential pullback while keeping your upside.
View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+5.8% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($40.25)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 4.0% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$34.39 -
$38.42
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$31.61
Resistance Level
$35.42
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.29
Wall Street Target
$40.25
(-0.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
15.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
88.4%
Profit Margin
16.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.0% premium
PE vs Historical
16.3 vs 14.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$42.08
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$43.76
(+8%)
3-Year Target
$45.51
(+13%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16→15)
PE COMPRESSION
$40.51
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 16.2%)
$84.95
(+110%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.3, Growth: 16.2%)
$63.54
(+57%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.8, Growth: 16.2%)
$54.01
(+34%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (22x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 21.59 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.87
Bull Case
$58.99
(+46%)
Analyst growth 32.8%, PE expands to 23.8
Base Case
$53.63
(+33%)
Market implied 32.8%, PE stable at 21.6
Bear Case
$27.46
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 18.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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