Based on the most recent data, LAUR has returned 5.5% so far this year. Meanwhile, the Consumer Discretionary sector has returned an average of -4.1% on a year-to-date basis.

LAUR is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock is trading with a P/E ratio of 12.39, which compares to its industry's average of 14.91.

In trading on Friday, shares of Laureate Education Inc (Symbol: LAUR) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $13.02, changing hands as high as $13.06 per share. Laureate Education Inc ...