10-K annual report · filed Feb 19, 2026

LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. (LAUR) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. (LAUR) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 19, 2026. It reported revenue of $1.7B (+8.6% year over year) and net income of $282M.

  • Top risk flagged: OECD global minimum tax effective 2024, filing required 2026, potential increase in income tax expense in operating countries

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$1.7B
+8.6% YoY
Net income
$282M
−5.0% YoY
Operating margin
25.3%
+1.5 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$1.89
−1.6% YoY
ROE
23.7%
−7.2 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$366M
+57.3% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. (LAUR) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: Operating higher education institutions primarily in Mexico and Peru with revenue from tuition and education-related services
  • Emphasis on enrollment management with programs targeting remedial education, mentoring, counseling, and student financing to minimize attrition
  • Tuition pricing strategy adjusted by market, program, and degree level to remain competitive across diverse local markets
  • Direct costs largely variable and scale with enrollment, including wages, benefits, and marketing to support enrollment growth
  • Foreign exchange risk managed due to revenues and expenses denominated in Mexican peso and Peruvian nuevo sol, reported in USD

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • No explicit revenue or YoY change figures reported in the MD&A section provided
  • No profitability or margin (% or $) details stated in this section
  • Stock repurchases of 4.684 million shares at average price $31.27 totaling ~$146.5 million in Q4 2025; remaining repurchase authorization $30.9 million as of 12/31/25
  • Management increased total stock repurchase authorization to $180.9 million with no fixed expiration; no forward-looking guidance or risks discussed

Risk Factors

  • OECD global minimum tax effective 2024, filing required 2026, potential increase in income tax expense in operating countries
  • Foreign exchange risk with $42.9M revenue decline from Mexican peso weakening offsetting $45.4M gain from Peruvian sol strengthening in 2025
  • Capital expenditures surged 43% to $103M in 2025 driven by land acquisition and new campus construction in Peru and Mexico campus improvements
  • Market exposure concentrated in Mexico (52%) and Peru (48%) segments, with risks from enrollment and product mix shifts impacting revenue growth
  • Debt includes $22.3M unsecured Mexican subsidiary loan maturing 2029 with 8.85% interest, carrying balloon payment of $9.5M posing refinancing risk

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