No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 27 Jan 2023.
Headquartered in Baltimore, United States, Laureate Education, Inc. belongs to the Business Services sector and traces its origins to 1998. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). In the past year (18 October 2025 to 18 October 2026), 36 filings came from 16 insiders.
There is no open-market purchase to report; the filings show 7 sales worth €18.8M by 3 insiders. Snow Ian Kendell filed the largest sale, €13.4M, on 3 September 2026, which represents 0.30% of the company's market value.
Between a trade and the moment it shows up on SEC (Form 4), the median delay is 3 days. For comparison, the SEC allows two business days to file a Form 4. Sales are harder to read than purchases, since they often meet personal needs such as tax or diversification.
Across the 5,808 companies tracked on its exchange, the median is 19 filings; at 36 filings, this issuer sits above that mark. Looking back to 2021, when coverage begins, insiders filed 1 purchase and 28 sales. The 10-K for the year ended 31 December 2025 shows 1.70 bn USD of revenue and 281.6 m USD of net income.
In the same sector, recent insider purchases at Coursera, Inc. also feature in our signals. These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
Analysts rate Laureate Education, Inc. Buy (bullish), based on 7 analysts. Average price target: US$41.21.
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Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) is a U.S.-listed company traded on the NYSE/NASDAQ market in the United States and focused on private higher education in Latin America. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, United States, the company operates five higher-education institutions across Mexico and Peru, serving students through campus-based and online delivery models. Its portfolio includes undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs, positioning Laureate as a scaled education provider with exposure to markets where demand is driven by employability, affordability, and the need for career-relevant credentials. ([investors.laureate.net](https://investors.laureate.net/overview/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Laureate emphasizes a long operating history in education, stating it has been in the business of changing lives since 1998. At the same time, its local brands have much deeper roots: the company says its presence in Mexico goes back more than 50 years through flagship institutions, while some Peruvian assets have operated since the mid-1990s. That historical depth matters competitively because higher education is a reputation-driven industry, and established brands tend to benefit from alumni networks, employer recognition, and strong local enrollment pipelines. ([laureate.net](https://www.laureate.net/?utm_source=openai))
From a business model perspective, Laureate is best understood as a leading private higher-education network in its core geographies. In Mexico, it highlights two of the country’s largest and most respected institutions and a broad campus footprint. In Peru, it operates UPC, UPN, and Cibertec, with programs ranging from academic degrees to technical and specialized training. The company’s strategy centers on academic quality, market-relevant programs, digital learning, and access, aiming to deliver outcomes that are attractive to students and employers alike. ([laureate.net](https://www.laureate.net/mexico?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments point to improving operating momentum. Laureate reported full-year 2025 revenue growth, higher operating income, and stronger enrollments, while also describing significant free-cash-flow generation. In February 2026, management announced a $150 million increase to its share repurchase authorization, reinforcing the company’s shareholder-return profile. The group also indicated continued investment in new campuses and digital and AI capabilities, suggesting that growth is being supported by both capacity expansion and technology-enabled execution. ([investors.laureate.net](https://investors.laureate.net/news/news-details/2026/Laureate-Education-Reports-Financial-Results-for-the-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-and-Provides-2026-Outlook/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1.70 bn USD | 281.6 m USD | 1.89 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 1.57 bn USD | 296.5 m USD | 1.92 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 1.48 bn USD | 107.6 m USD | 0.68 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 1.24 bn USD | 69.6 m USD | 0.41 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | 1.09 bn USD | 192.4 m USD | 1.01 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.