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Jun 30, 2024

Laureate Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Reported solid operating results driven by favorable market dynamics in Mexico and Peru.

Key Takeaways

Laureate Education reported an 8% increase in revenue to $499.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $186.9 million for the second quarter of 2024. Net income increased to $128.4 million, primarily driven by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The company is maintaining its full-year constant currency outlook.

Revenue increased 8% to $499.2 million.

Operating income was $166.6 million, compared to $154.5 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Net income increased to $128.4 million, compared to $56.3 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA was $186.9 million, compared to $175.4 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Total Revenue
$499M
Previous year: $462M
+8.0%
EPS
$0.83
Previous year: $0.35
+137.1%
Adjusted EBITDA
$187M
Previous year: $175M
+6.6%
Gross Profit
$180M
Previous year: $168M
+7.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$129M
Previous year: $112M
+15.3%
Free Cash Flow
$29.5M
Total Assets
$2.06B
Previous year: $2.17B
-5.0%

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Forward Guidance

Laureate is maintaining its full-year constant currency outlook but adjusting its as-reported guidance to reflect more recent foreign currency rates, impacted by recent volatility in the Mexican peso.

Positive Outlook

  • Total enrollments are still expected to be in the range of 467,000 to 473,000 students, reflecting growth of 4%-5% versus 2023
  • Revenues are now expected to be in the range of $1,551 million to $1,566 million, reflecting growth of 5%-6% on an as-reported basis and 5%-6% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2023
  • Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be in the range of $441 million to $451 million, reflecting growth of 5%-8% on an as-reported basis and 6%-9% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2023.