Laureate Education Inc Profit Rises In Q4, Beats Estimates

Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $93.6 million, or $0.62 per share. This compares with $41.9 million, or $0.26 per share, last year.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.42 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 3.4% to $423.4 million from $409.4 million last year.

Laureate Education Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $93.6 Mln. vs. $41.9 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.62 vs. $0.26 last year.
-Revenue: $423.4 Mln vs. $409.4 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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