LAUR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
LAUR - Laureate Education, Inc. Common Stock
$34.08
-0.70 (-2.01%)
▼
5d:
-0.79%
30d:
+5.38%
90d:
-0.79%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 27, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 30, 2026
30d
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Strength: 6.6/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: LAUR shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: LAUR shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$59.34
Based on 9.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$36.84
7.5% Margin of Safety
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 15.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: LAUR is currently trading at $34.08, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $32.67 to $34.64. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.0) is in line with its historical norms (15.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.5% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 88.4% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LAUR is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $32.70, while resistance sits at $36.14.
Market Sentiment: LAUR has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $39.58 (+13.8%). 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 strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $32.70, while resistance sits at $36.14.
Market Sentiment: LAUR has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $39.58 (+13.8%). 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
Fair Price Range
$32.67 -
$34.64
Company Quality Score
62/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
59.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($39.58)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$32.67 -
$34.64
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$32.71
Resistance Level
$36.14
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.04
Wall Street Target
$39.58
(+13.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
27.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
88.4%
Profit Margin
16.6%
Valuation Discount vs History
-2.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
14.0 vs 15.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-2.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$33.91
(-3%)
2-Year Target
$33.06
(-5%)
3-Year Target
$32.24
(-7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→15)
$34.89
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 15.2%)
$84.76
(+144%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.0, Growth: 15.2%)
$53.14
(+53%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.9, Growth: 15.2%)
$45.17
(+30%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 17.61 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.89
Bull Case
$47.98
(+40%)
Analyst growth 31.0%, PE expands to 19.4
Base Case
$43.62
(+27%)
Market implied 31.0%, PE stable at 17.6
Bear Case
$22.64
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 14.0 to 15.2
Stabilization Target:
$37.64
(+8.2%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+8.2%
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