Laureate Education raised its 2026 guidance after Q2 revenue rose 8% year over year to $616 million, driven by enrollment growth.
Laureate Education increased its 2026 outlook after second-quarter revenue reached $616 million, up 8% year over year on a constant-currency basis. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $251 million, also rising 8% from the prior-year period. Growth was fueled by a 10% increase in new enrollments and a 6% rise in total enrollments year-to-date through June.
The company reported stronger demand for online programs in Mexico and Peru, particularly among working adults. First-half revenue grew 7% on a timing-adjusted, constant-currency basis. Laureate also expanded its share-repurchase program by $150 million after buying back $181 million of stock in the first half of 2026.
Laureate plans additional campus investments in Mexico and Peru and continued spending on AI-enabled education technology. The company’s shares trade on NASDAQ under the ticker LAUR.