Laureate Education IncQ1 revenue beat estimates, raised FY EPS guidance, and completed $105M in buybacks
Laureate Education reported first-quarter revenues of $272.6 million, a 15.4% year-on-year increase that exceeded analyst expectations by 2.2%, while also beating EPS and EBITDA estimates. The company, part of a five-stock consumer discretionary education services group that collectively beat revenue consensus by 1.9%, raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance after completing approximately $105 million in share repurchases during the quarter. Among peers, Lincoln Educational posted the fastest revenue growth at 22.5% and the biggest beat, while Strategic Education saw flat revenues and the weakest performance against estimates. Laureate Education shares have risen 15.4% since the report, contrasting with an average 1.2% decline across the tracked group.
Laureate Education IncQ1 revenue beat estimates, raised FY EPS guidance, and completed $105M in buybacks
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