Laureate Education Inc. (LAUR) saw its stock price soar 5.27% during intraday trading on Thursday, driven by the company's release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and an optimistic outlook for fiscal year 2026.

The education provider reported Q4 revenue of $541.4 million, a 28% increase year-over-year that surpassed analyst estimates of $528.3 million. Earnings per share also significantly exceeded expectations at $1.17 compared to the $0.78 consensus estimate. The company's performance was bolstered by strong enrollment growth, with new enrollments rising 8% and total enrollments increasing 5% for the full year.

Additionally, Laureate announced a $150 million increase to its share repurchase authorization, bringing the total to $400 million, and provided encouraging guidance for 2026. The company expects full-year revenue between $1.89 billion and $1.91 billion and adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.95 to $2.03, reflecting continued growth momentum in its operations across Mexico and Peru.