Fintel reports that on December 10, 2025, JP Morgan initiated coverage of Laureate Education (NasdaqGS:LAUR) with a Overweight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 21.19% Upside
As of December 5, 2025, the average one-year price target for Laureate Education is $36.72/share. The forecasts range from a low of $32.32 to a high of $40.95. The average price target represents an increase of 21.19% from its latest reported closing price of $30.30 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Laureate Education is 1,500MM, a decrease of 5.30%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.27.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 611 funds or institutions reporting positions in Laureate Education. This is an increase of 30 owner(s) or 5.16% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to LAUR is 0.41%, an increase of 1.18%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 0.24% to 153,545K shares. 
The put/call ratio of LAUR is 0.34, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
CPV Partners holds 5,694K shares representing 3.86% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Alliancebernstein holds 5,101K shares representing 3.46% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 440K shares , representing an increase of 91.38%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LAUR by 1,411.15% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 4,134K shares representing 2.81% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,054K shares , representing an increase of 1.92%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LAUR by 4.00% over the last quarter.
Van Berkom & Associates holds 4,059K shares representing 2.75% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,964K shares , representing a decrease of 22.31%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LAUR by 7.18% over the last quarter.
FCTDX - Strategic Advisers Fidelity U.S. Total Stock Fund holds 3,806K shares representing 2.58% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,782K shares , representing an increase of 0.64%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LAUR by 8.16% over the last quarter.
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