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Dec 31, 2022

Laureate Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Laureate Education's financial performance for Q4 2022 showed revenue growth and improved operating income, driven by higher enrollment and cost controls.

Key Takeaways

Laureate Education reported a 17% increase in revenue to $346.3 million and an operating income of $78.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to an operating loss of $(11.0) million in the same period of the previous year. Net income increased to $39.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $94.8 million. The company's strategic priorities focus on sustainable growth, digital penetration, operational excellence, and academic quality.

Revenue increased by 17% to $346.3 million, with a 13% increase on an organic constant currency basis.

Operating income was $78.0 million, a significant improvement from the $(11.0) million operating loss in Q4 2021.

Net income rose to $39.1 million, compared to $37.8 million in the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $94.8 million from $60.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Total Revenue
$346M
Previous year: $297M
+16.7%
EPS
$0.25
Previous year: $0.15
+66.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$94.8M
Previous year: $60.7M
+56.2%
Gross Profit
$94M
Previous year: $59.4M
+58.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$85.2M
Previous year: $325M
-73.8%
Total Assets
$1.97B
Previous year: $2.21B
-10.8%

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Forward Guidance

Laureate expects full-year 2023 results to include total enrollments between 447,000 and 455,000 students, revenues between $1,372 million and $1,397 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $387 million and $397 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Total enrollments expected to grow by 6%-7% versus 2022.
  • Revenues expected to grow by 10%-12% on an as-reported basis.
  • Revenues expected to grow by 8%-10% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to grow by 14%-17% on an as-reported basis.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to grow by 12%-15% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2022.