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Laureate Education (LAUR)


Market Price (2/20/2026): $34.02 | Market Cap: $5.0 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Education Services

Laureate Education (LAUR)


Market Price (2/20/2026): $34.02
Market Cap: $5.0 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Education Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 24%
Key risks
LAUR key risks include [1] its significant exposure to regulatory, Show more.
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
 
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%
 
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Education. Themes include Digital Learning Platforms, Workforce Skills Development, and Global Education Access.
 
0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 24%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Education. Themes include Digital Learning Platforms, Workforce Skills Development, and Global Education Access.
4 Key risks
LAUR key risks include [1] its significant exposure to regulatory, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Laureate Education (LAUR) stock has gained about 15% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Q4 2025 Financial Performance and Optimistic 2026 Guidance.

Laureate Education reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025, significantly exceeding revenue expectations. Fourth-quarter revenue increased 28% to $541.4 million, with Adjusted EBITDA rising 45% to $204.3 million. For the full year 2025, revenue grew 9% to $1.702 billion and Adjusted EBITDA increased 15% to $518.9 million, achieving a record margin of 30.5%. The company provided strong guidance for 2026, projecting revenue between $1.890 billion and $1.905 billion (11-12% growth) and Adjusted EBITDA between $583 million and $593 million (12-14% growth). Adjusted earnings per share for 2026 are forecasted to be between $1.95 and $2.03, representing 13-18% growth over 2025. This positive outlook, partly attributed to a favorable foreign exchange environment contributing approximately 5 points to reported revenue growth, fueled investor confidence.

2. Increased Share Repurchase Authorization.

The company demonstrated a commitment to returning value to shareholders by increasing its share repurchase program. The board approved a $150 million increase to the existing authorization, raising the total to $400 million, with approximately $181 million remaining for future repurchases. This follows the repurchase of approximately $217 million of common stock during 2025.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.1% change in LAUR stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 17.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120252192026Change
Stock Price ($)29.0333.9917.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5841,5840.0%
Net Income Margin (%)12.9%12.9%0.0%
P/E Multiple21.024.617.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1471470.0%
Cumulative Contribution17.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LAUR17.1% 
Market (SPY)0.4%40.7%
Sector (XLY)-3.1%46.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 50.4% change in LAUR stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 89.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120252192026Change
Stock Price ($)22.6033.9950.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5521,5842.0%
Net Income Margin (%)16.4%12.9%-21.6%
P/E Multiple13.024.689.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)146147-0.8%
Cumulative Contribution50.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LAUR50.4% 
Market (SPY)8.6%21.0%
Sector (XLY)5.2%18.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 81.6% change in LAUR stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 112.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120252192026Change
Stock Price ($)18.7233.9981.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5531,5842.0%
Net Income Margin (%)15.8%12.9%-18.4%
P/E Multiple11.624.6112.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1521472.9%
Cumulative Contribution81.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LAUR81.6% 
Market (SPY)14.7%42.8%
Sector (XLY)0.8%38.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 226.3% change in LAUR stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 172.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120232192026Change
Stock Price ($)10.4233.99226.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1931,58432.8%
Net Income Margin (%)4.7%12.9%172.5%
P/E Multiple30.524.6-19.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)16514711.7%
Cumulative Contribution226.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LAUR226.3% 
Market (SPY)74.7%35.2%
Sector (XLY)60.1%30.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
LAUR Return15%-17%50%33%84%4%268%
Peers Return-3%-27%53%18%-33%-9%-22%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%1%83%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
LAUR Win Rate50%42%67%58%75%100% 
Peers Win Rate35%44%50%52%35%40% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
LAUR Max Drawdown-13%-19%-0%-9%-1%-1% 
Peers Max Drawdown-14%-40%-21%-27%-42%-12% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: LOPE, FCHL, GV, DUOL, GHC. See LAUR Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 2/19/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventLAURS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-30.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven42.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven228 days464 days

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In The Past

Laureate Education's stock fell -30.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/27/2022. A -30.0% loss requires a 42.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Laureate Education (LAUR)

Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It provides its services in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. Laureate Education, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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  • Like Marriott, but for universities: a global network of owned and operated higher education institutions.
  • The international equivalent of a large for-profit university system, similar to the University of Phoenix.
  • A global chain of private colleges, similar to how Starbucks operates coffee shops worldwide.

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  • Higher Education Degree Programs: Laureate Education provides a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across various disciplines, primarily through a network of universities in Latin America.
  • Online and Hybrid Learning Solutions: The company offers flexible learning options, delivering many of its degree programs through fully online or hybrid (blended) learning models to enhance accessibility.

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Laureate Education (symbol: LAUR) primarily sells its educational services to individuals.

The company serves the following categories of customers:

  • Undergraduate Students: Individuals pursuing their first higher education degree (e.g., Bachelor's degrees) across various disciplines offered by Laureate's network institutions.
  • Graduate Students: Individuals seeking advanced degrees (e.g., Master's degrees, Ph.D.s) or specialized postgraduate certifications to further their academic or professional careers.
  • Adult Learners and Working Professionals: Individuals often seeking part-time, online, or executive education programs to enhance their skills, career prospects, or pursue professional development while balancing existing commitments.

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Eilif Serck-Hanssen
President and Chief Executive Officer

Eilif Serck-Hanssen has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Laureate Education since January 2018, and as President since July 2019. He joined Laureate in 2008, holding prior positions including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Executive Vice President. As CEO, he led a strategic review process that resulted in the successful sale and transfer of control of over $5 billion in assets. Before joining Laureate, Mr. Serck-Hanssen served as CFO and President of International Operations at XOJET, Inc., and was part of the team that founded premium airline Eos Airlines, Inc., where he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He also held several executive positions at US Airways, Inc. and Northwest Airlines, Inc. Prior to the airline industry, he spent over five years with PepsiCo, Inc. and three years with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Laureate Education was taken private in 2007 and returned to the public markets in 2017, with Mr. Serck-Hanssen's tenure at Laureate overlapping with a period of private ownership.

Rick Buskirk
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Rick Buskirk has served as Chief Financial Officer for Laureate Education since April 2021. He is responsible for the company's financial strategy and corporate function. Mr. Buskirk previously led Laureate's Financial Planning and Analysis organization and multiple financial transformation initiatives. He also served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, where he played an integral role in managing the company's strategic review process and overall portfolio optimization strategies, overseeing more than $5 billion in divestiture transactions. Before joining Laureate in 2015, he was a CPA with EY, an investment banker with Deutsche Bank, and worked for global brands including Vodafone, NII Holdings, Inc., and Sprint/Nextel in various financial, strategy, and operations positions.

Marcelo Cardoso
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Marcelo Cardoso has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Laureate Education since June 2021. In this role, he oversees operations in Mexico and Peru, as well as the leadership of Laureate's Academic Quality organization. Prior to his current position, Mr. Cardoso held several senior roles within Laureate, including Chief Transformation Officer, Regional Vice President of Operations for Brazil, and Chief Executive Officer of Laureate Brazil. He has a background in leadership, strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds, business planning, and international business across multiple sectors.

Martin N. Fienkeng
Chief Information Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer

Martin N. Fienkeng serves as Laureate Education's Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Liverpool University (UK), and an Executive MBA from Loyola College of Maryland. He is also a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).

Alejandro Gallo
CEO, Laureate Mexico

Alejandro Gallo has served as Chief Executive Officer of Laureate Mexico since March 2025. In this role, he oversees UVM and UNITEC to ensure sustainable growth and operational excellence. Before becoming CEO, Mr. Gallo was the Chief Operating Officer for Laureate Mexico, where he directed operations to achieve measurable gains in efficiency and growth.

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The key risks to Laureate Education's business include:

  1. Regulatory and Political/Economic Risks: Laureate Education operates in international markets, primarily Mexico and Peru, making it highly susceptible to complex and varying local laws and regulations. Changes in government policies, such as those impacting higher education, accreditation requirements, or tax laws, could materially affect its operations and financial results. Additionally, political and economic instability, including potential currency devaluations or price controls in the countries where it operates, pose significant threats to the business. Past instances of scrutiny for potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations highlight the ongoing risk of operating in diverse regulatory environments.
  2. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations: Laureate Education reports its revenues, costs, and earnings in US dollars, but its institutions collect tuition in local currencies, primarily the Mexican Peso and Peruvian Sol. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can have a material impact on the company's reported financial results. Recent performance has shown that currency headwinds can significantly dampen revenue outlooks, despite underlying growth in enrollments and profitability when measured in local currencies.
  3. Competition and Enrollment Challenges: The higher education sector is intensely competitive in Laureate Education's operating markets. The company faces competition from traditional public and private universities, as well as other institutions, including those offering online programs. While Laureate has recently demonstrated strong enrollment growth, there is a continuous risk of increasing competition eroding market share and putting pressure on tuition rates. Furthermore, economic pressures on potential students could lead to lower enrollment rates or underutilized assets, impacting the company's profitability.

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The clear emerging threat to Laureate Education is the accelerating market shift towards alternative credentials, skills-based training, and micro-credentials. These programs, offered by a variety of providers including tech companies (e.g., Google, IBM with professional certificates), specialized bootcamps, and online learning platforms, offer faster, often cheaper, and highly focused pathways to employment. As employers increasingly prioritize specific skills over traditional degrees for certain roles, and as learners seek more flexible and cost-effective education options, these alternatives pose a direct challenge to the value proposition of Laureate's multi-year degree programs, potentially diverting a significant portion of their target student demographic.

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Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) primarily offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through campus-based, online, and hybrid models, with its main operations focused on Mexico and Peru.

The addressable markets for Laureate Education's services can be understood in terms of the broader global higher education and online education markets, as well as the regional Latin American higher education market where they have a significant presence.

Global Higher Education Market

The global higher education market was valued at approximately USD 724.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach nearly USD 1,669.44 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.66% from 2024 to 2030. Another estimate places the global higher education market size at USD 736.80 billion in 2023, with a projection to reach USD 1,569.37 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2024 to 2030. In 2025, the global higher education market size is calculated at USD 1,042.31 billion and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 2,557.93 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 11.62% from 2025 to 2034.

Global Online Higher Education Market

The global online higher education market was valued at approximately USD 84 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 205 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.4%. A broader "Online Education market," which includes higher education, was valued at US$325.74 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$800.17 billion in 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 11.68% from 2025 to 2033.

Latin America Higher Education Market

The Latin America higher education market generated a revenue of USD 92,846.5 million (USD 92.85 billion) in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2024 to 2030, reaching a projected revenue of US$198,859.5 million (USD 198.86 billion) by 2030.

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Laureate Education (LAUR) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. Consistent Enrollment Growth: Laureate Education anticipates continued growth in its student base. The company has demonstrated strong enrollment increases, with new enrollments rising 7% year-over-year in Q3, and total year-to-date enrollments reaching 511,000 students. Total enrollments are expected to be approximately 494,000 students in 2025, reflecting a growth of about 5% versus 2024. This growth is particularly strong in Mexico and Peru.
  2. Expansion of Campus Footprint: The company is strategically expanding its physical presence by opening new campuses. Two new campuses were opened recently in September (Monterrey, Mexico and Lima's Ate District, Peru), and management has indicated two more campuses are in the pipeline, expected to open by late 2026 or early 2027. This expansion aims to meet rising demand and broaden access to higher education in its key markets.
  3. Growth in Digital and Online Programs: Laureate is focusing on scaling up its fully online programs, particularly those catering to working adults in Peru and Mexico. This strategy broadens the addressable market by attracting non-traditional students and is considered a critical initiative for sustaining enrollment momentum and top-line growth.
  4. Strategic Tuition Pricing and Mix Management: Revenue growth is expected to be a combination of high enrollment growth and pricing increases. Improved outlook for 2025 has also been attributed to "better price/mix" in the Mexican market.
  5. Favorable Macroeconomic Conditions in Key Markets: The company benefits from strengthening macroeconomic environments, particularly in Peru, which is experiencing sustained domestic demand, new mining projects, rising wages, and low inflation. These conditions create a favorable backdrop for growing student enrollment and, consequently, revenue.

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Share Repurchases

  • On October 30, 2025, Laureate Education's Board of Directors authorized a $150 million increase in its stock buyback authorization. This brought the total available buyback capacity to $177 million, including $27 million remaining from a prior authorization.
  • In September 2024, the company announced a new stock repurchase program for up to $100 million of its common stock. This followed the completion of a similar $100 million buyback announced in February 2024.
  • Laureate Education repurchased approximately $71 million of its common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and approximately $42 million during the first quarter of 2025.

Share Issuance

  • The number of Laureate Education's shares outstanding has generally decreased over the last 3-5 years, driven by share repurchases. For example, shares outstanding decreased by 3.04% in 2025, 4.26% in 2024, and 2.42% in 2023.
  • As of October 2025, the company had 146,122,000 shares outstanding.

Outbound Investments

  • Laureate Education completed the sale of Walden University in August 2021, which resulted in a $1.29 billion cash distribution to eligible stockholders.
  • The company divested its Brazilian operations in May 2021 to Anima Holding for $765 million, which included 11 institutions.
  • Laureate Education has focused its operations on Mexico and Peru, indicating strategic investment in these core markets, including campus expansions and digital presence.

Capital Expenditures

  • Laureate Education makes significant capital investments and operational improvements focusing on technology and human resources.
  • The company invests in technology-enabled solutions to enhance the student experience and increase the penetration of its hybrid educational offerings.
  • Capital expenditures are primarily directed towards ongoing expansion in high-growth Latin American markets, specifically Mexico and Peru, through new campus openings and targeted capacity investments to support enrollment growth.

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Financials

LAURLOPEFCHLGVDUOLGHCMedian
NameLaureate.Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryDuolingo Graham  
Mkt Price33.99154.600.221.10111.111,080.3172.55
Mkt Cap5.04.3--5.14.74.8
Rev LTM1,5841,091--9644,9061,337
Op Inc LTM376297--106286291
FCF LTM240242--348361295
FCF 3Y Avg193223--227256225
CFO LTM314279--364435339
CFO 3Y Avg260262--244339261

Growth & Margins

LAURLOPEFCHLGVDUOLGHCMedian
NameLaureate.Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryDuolingo Graham  
Rev Chg LTM2.0%7.0%--39.9%4.1%5.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.1%6.5%--41.7%9.7%9.9%
Rev Chg Q8.6%9.6%--41.1%5.9%9.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.0%2.1%--8.9%1.5%2.1%
Op Mgn LTM23.7%27.2%--11.0%5.8%17.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg22.9%26.6%--3.8%5.0%13.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.5%0.1%--1.5%-0.3%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM19.8%25.6%--37.7%8.9%22.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.0%25.8%--32.7%7.2%21.4%
FCF/Rev LTM15.2%22.2%--36.0%7.4%18.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg12.6%21.8%--30.3%5.4%17.2%

Valuation

LAURLOPEFCHLGVDUOLGHCMedian
NameLaureate.Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryDuolingo Graham  
Mkt Cap5.04.3--5.14.74.8
P/S3.23.9--5.31.03.5
P/EBIT13.613.5--48.23.913.5
P/E24.620.3--13.26.416.8
P/CFO16.015.4--14.010.814.7
Total Yield4.1%4.9%--7.6%16.0%6.2%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%--0.0%0.3%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.2%5.0%--2.3%6.3%5.6%
D/E0.10.0--0.00.30.1
Net D/E0.0-0.0---0.2-0.0-0.0

Returns

LAURLOPEFCHLGVDUOLGHCMedian
NameLaureate.Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryDuolingo Graham  
1M Rtn-2.4%-13.1%-16.4%-9.8%-25.2%-4.5%-11.5%
3M Rtn14.5%-2.1%-36.9%-13.4%-33.9%3.0%-7.7%
6M Rtn29.0%-24.7%-94.9%-36.0%-67.8%2.0%-30.4%
12M Rtn68.9%-16.0%-94.9%-37.1%-74.3%12.6%-26.6%
3Y Rtn232.9%31.2%-94.9%-89.2%21.6%65.3%26.4%
1M Excs Rtn-3.3%-14.1%-17.3%-10.8%-26.2%-5.4%-12.4%
3M Excs Rtn10.8%-8.1%-40.6%-11.9%-40.5%1.4%-10.0%
6M Excs Rtn22.7%-30.9%-101.9%-45.2%-74.4%-6.5%-38.0%
12M Excs Rtn55.5%-28.6%-106.9%-50.1%-86.8%1.1%-39.4%
3Y Excs Rtn169.3%-32.2%-160.8%-156.3%-46.8%-0.6%-39.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment1,484    
Discounts / waivers / scholarships -324-270-224-198
Other 174150131168
Tuition and educational services 1,3911,2061,1181,242
Total1,4841,2421,0871,0251,212


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$33.99 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.0 
First Trading Date11/11/2021 
Distance from 52W High-5.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$34.14$28.37
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-0.4%19.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility26.9%31.2%
Downside Capture95.1338.65
Upside Capture145.6187.91
Correlation (SPY)38.9%42.8%
LAUR Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.791.080.920.570.680.68
Up Beta4.092.941.431.840.760.75
Down Beta-0.290.570.620.080.780.71
Up Capture91%149%149%93%75%55%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days8213271139402
Down Capture77%56%52%-18%35%72%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days12202953106335

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LAUR
LAUR64.2%31.2%1.62-
Sector ETF (XLY)3.4%24.2%0.0839.2%
Equity (SPY)13.0%19.4%0.5143.1%
Gold (GLD)71.2%25.5%2.089.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.3%16.9%0.2514.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.4%16.7%0.2040.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-30.2%44.9%-0.6615.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LAUR
LAUR28.4%32.7%0.95-
Sector ETF (XLY)7.3%23.7%0.2730.2%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.0%0.6233.7%
Gold (GLD)22.0%17.1%1.058.6%
Commodities (DBC)11.0%19.0%0.4715.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%18.8%0.1633.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)6.9%57.1%0.3413.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LAUR
LAUR13.3%32.7%0.95-
Sector ETF (XLY)14.2%21.9%0.5930.2%
Equity (SPY)15.8%17.9%0.7633.7%
Gold (GLD)15.0%15.6%0.808.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.7%17.6%0.4115.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.8%20.7%0.2933.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.7%66.7%1.0713.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 1152026-14.6%
Average Daily Volume1.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity147.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/19/2026-3.2%  
10/30/202510.1%6.4%7.8%
7/31/2025-1.0%7.2%20.7%
5/1/20252.8%14.0%12.1%
2/20/20254.2%-2.1%-3.6%
10/31/202410.4%16.8%22.1%
8/1/2024-1.4%-8.3%-1.7%
5/2/2024-2.5%11.9%7.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111010
# Negative666
Median Positive4.3%9.7%9.2%
Median Negative-1.9%-1.6%-3.3%
Max Positive15.5%16.8%22.1%
Max Negative-8.5%-8.3%-9.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Cardoso, MarceloEVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERDirectSell105202633.546,543219,45210,217,022Form
2Rodin, JudithDirectSell1210202530.307,065214,0702,734,666Form
3Cardoso, MarceloCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERDirectSell1106202529.0070,0002,030,0009,023,785Form
4Buskirk, Richard MSVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDirectSell512202522.837,232165,1216,399,636Form
5Cardoso, MarceloCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERDirectSell318202519.136,942132,8007,291,686Form