Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt Takes Position in Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR)

Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt acquired a new position in shares of Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 96,500 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,972,000. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt owned about 0.06% of Laureate Education at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Rhumbline Advisers raised its holdings in Laureate Education by 1.4% during the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 196,303 shares of the company's stock worth $4,014,000 after purchasing an additional 2,769 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its holdings in Laureate Education by 1,875.1% during the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 6,340 shares of the company's stock worth $130,000 after purchasing an additional 6,019 shares during the last quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in Laureate Education during the 4th quarter worth about $2,573,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its holdings in Laureate Education by 31.6% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 379,277 shares of the company's stock worth $6,937,000 after purchasing an additional 91,145 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Voloridge Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Laureate Education during the 4th quarter worth about $1,619,000. 96.27% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Laureate Education Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of LAUR stock traded up $0.07 on Friday, reaching $22.12. The company had a trading volume of 677,416 shares, compared to its average volume of 740,374. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. The stock has a market cap of $3.29 billion, a PE ratio of 11.40 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a 50-day moving average of $21.18 and a 200-day moving average of $19.85. Laureate Education, Inc. has a 12 month low of $13.60 and a 12 month high of $23.61.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have weighed in on the company. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on Laureate Education from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Monday, May 5th. Wall Street Zen raised Laureate Education from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 22nd.

About Laureate Education

Laureate Education, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company provides a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs.