NASDAQ$LAUR
Laureate Education Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Laureate's Q4 2023 financial results were reported, showing an increase in revenue and operating income compared to the same period last year.
Laureate Education reported an 18% increase in revenue to $409.4 million and operating income of $110.0 million for Q4 2023. Net income increased to $41.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $131.3 million. The company also announced a new $100 million share repurchase authorization.
- Revenue increased by 18% to $409.4 million.
- Operating income increased to $110.0 million.
- Net income increased to $41.7 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $131.3 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Laureate · Revenue · Quarterly
$409M
Forward guidance
Laureate expects continued growth opportunities in 2024, with stronger growth in Mexico and more muted growth in Peru due to the current economic downturn.
Tailwinds
- Total enrollments expected to be in the range of 467,000 to 473,000 students, reflecting growth of 4%-5% versus 2023.
- Revenues expected to be in the range of $1,553 million to $1,568 million, reflecting growth of 5%-6% on an as-reported basis and 5%-6% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in the range of $441 million to $451 million, reflecting growth of 5%-8% on an as-reported basis and 6%-9% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2023.
- Stronger growth rates are expected in Mexico due to the positive macroeconomic backdrop.
- An economic recovery is expected in the second half of the year for Peru.
Headwinds
- Growth is expected to be more muted in Peru in 2024 due to the current economic downturn.
- Foreign exchange rate fluctuations may impact results.
- The company cannot reconcile projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort due to uncertainty in estimating variables and individual adjustments.
- The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.
- Actual results may differ materially from expectations due to various factors.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
+2.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.4%
Avg return
30 days after
68%
28 / 41 earnings
Positive
+16.2%
Q3 2021
Best reaction
-13.5%
Q3 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -5.9% | +2.2% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.1% | -4.6% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +10.2% | +2.7% | +7.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.8% | +12.9% | +12.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.2% | -4.6% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +8.6% | +13.4% | +22.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -7.4% | -7.2% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.7% | +8.3% | +7.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.2% | +0.8% | +7.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.7% | -8.2% | -7.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.8% | +9.5% | +11.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.6% | +0.3% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +15.2% | +14.1% | +10.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.2% | -1.3% | -14.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.0% | -2.5% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.9% | +1.1% | +15.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.9% | -4.9% | +10.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +16.2% | +18.0% | -0.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.1% | +2.1% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.3% | +7.9% | +14.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.2% | -7.2% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.9% | +7.5% | +12.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +6.8% | +10.2% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | -2.6% | -11.7% | +22.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.4% | -4.2% | -48.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.0% | +5.2% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +15.4% | +9.3% | +14.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.0% | +6.0% | +6.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +4.0% | +2.7% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.3% | -2.6% | -7.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | +8.3% | +9.4% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.1% | +1.0% | +7.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.3% | -6.3% | +3.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.3% | -6.3% | +3.9% | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.3% | -6.3% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | -13.5% | -17.1% | -3.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | -13.5% | -17.1% | -3.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -8.1% | -10.2% | -14.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +12.1% | +10.3% | +28.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +12.1% | +10.3% | +28.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +12.1% | +10.3% | +28.4% | |
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| Q4 2014 | — | — | — | |
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