Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)'s Fundamentals Stay Solid, Says UBS

Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) is among the most promising education stocks according to hedge funds. On February 24, UBS cut the price target on Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) to $37.50 from $39 and reiterated a Buy rating. Although there is seasonality noise, fundamentals remain strong, the analyst noted.

According to UBS, weak investor sentiment seems to be associated with margin pressures expected for Q1, which is driven by seasonal fluctuations in enrollment and new campus ramp-up. On the other hand, strong operational trends anticipated for the company’s Peruvian operations in 2026 are a growth driver for Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR), alongside growth acceleration in Mexico in the next two years, the firm highlighted.

That said, UBS lowered its earnings forecasts by 9% and 5% for 2026 and 2027, respectively. The firm now projects an earnings compound annual growth rate of nearly 16% from 2025 to 2030.

A day earlier, BMO Capital lifted the price target on Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) to $40 from $36, while maintaining an Outperform rating, according to TheFly. This suggests an upside potential of approximately 19%.

Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR) is a Florida-based company providing higher education programs and services through higher education institutions. Founded in 1989, the company operates in Mexico, Peru, and the United States.

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