Why is LAUR Up Today?

LAUR
$38.94
▲ +2.47% (+$0.96)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 3:34 PM ET

About Laureate Education, Inc. Common Stock

Laureate Education Inc is an international community of universities. The company provides higher education programs and services to students through an international network of licensed universities and higher education institutions. Its geographical segments include Peru and Mexico.

Sector: SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Market Cap: $4.61B
Forward P/E: 14.4
52-Week Range: $24.98 - $40.93
Employees: 31,800

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on LAUR, with 97% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES sector is up 2.2% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.1x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES sector: +2.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

LAUR is outperforming the market (+1.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.09%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.68%
LAUR
This Stock
+2.47%
vs S&P 500: +1.38%
vs Nasdaq: +0.79%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, LAUR is expected to trade between:
$38.16 - $40.11

Key Level to Watch

$40.89 resistance
Watch for continuation above $38.94

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 3:34 PM (-295 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.05
Put/Call Ratio
87.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 11,157
Put Volume: 519
Total: 11,676
Unusual Activity: $40 CALL (8,263 vol)

Historical Context

LAUR has moved more than 3.0% up on 16 occasions in the past year.

37.5%
Continuation Rate
6/16 times continued up
-0.63%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 24, 2026 (3.8%) → Next day: -1.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is LAUR stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on LAUR, with 97% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is LAUR stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, LAUR shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the LAUR stock price target?

LAUR is currently trading at $38.94. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $38.16 - $40.11. See long-term price prediction →

Will LAUR stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that LAUR's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $40.89 (resistance).

Is LAUR stock oversold or overbought?

LAUR's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 57.5. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for LAUR stock?

LAUR's 10-day momentum indicator is at 2.12. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is LAUR outperforming or underperforming the market?

LAUR (+2.47%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.09%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.68%.

What does MACD indicate for LAUR?

LAUR's MACD (0.21) is currently above the signal line (-0.06), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 16.5) is weak.

Is LAUR in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, LAUR is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $36.68, 50-day SMA: $37.3.

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