Laureate Education Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

LAUR Stock  USD 19.28  0.32  1.63%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Laureate Education is Buy, with only one strong buy opinion. The current projected Laureate Education target price consensus is 20.33 with 3 analyst opinions. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Laureate Education to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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The most common way Laureate Education analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview Laureate Education executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Please note, the number of analysts providing the opinion is not sufficient to provide adequate consensus on Laureate Education. We encourage you to use your own analysis of Laureate Education to validate this buy or sell advice. Laureate Education buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Laureate Education target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on projected price volatility of 1.6676.
Lowest Forecast
18.5
Highest Forecast
22.57
Target Price
20.33
At this time, Laureate Education's Pretax Profit Margin is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/26/2025, Operating Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.25, while Gross Profit is likely to drop slightly above 291.5 M. At this time, Laureate Education's Net Receivables is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/26/2025, Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is likely to grow to about 3.3 B, while Net Debt is likely to drop slightly above 319.3 M.
  
It's important to approach Laureate Education's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Laureate Education Target Price Consensus

Laureate target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Laureate Education's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   3  Buy
Most Laureate analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Laureate stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Laureate Education, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Laureate Education Target Price Projection

Laureate Education's current and average target prices are 19.28 and 20.33, respectively. The current price of Laureate Education is the price at which Laureate Education is currently trading. On the other hand, Laureate Education's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Laureate Education Market Quote on 26th of February 2025

Low Price19.15Odds
High Price19.82Odds

19.28

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Laureate Education Target Price

Low Estimate18.5Odds
High Estimate22.57Odds

20.3333

Historical Lowest Forecast  18.5 Target Price  20.33 Highest Forecast  22.57
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Laureate Education and the information provided on this page.

Laureate Education Analyst Ratings

Laureate Education's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Laureate Education stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Laureate Education's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Laureate Education's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Laureate Education price targets

Laureate Education's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Laureate Education's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Laureate Education's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Laureate Education's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Laureate Education Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Laureate Education is a key component of Laureate Education valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Laureate Education.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Laureate Education's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
17.6319.2920.95
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
16.6518.3119.97
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
17.5319.1820.84
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
-0.14-0.03-0.14
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