BlackRock reports 13.4% stake in Laureate Education (NASDAQ: LAUR)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of Class A common stock of Laureate Education, Inc. The Schedule 13G/A states 19,165,245 shares were beneficially owned, representing 13.4% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting power 18,970,451 and sole dispositive power 19,165,245. The filing notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds an interest exceeding 5% of Laureate common stock. The report is signed by a BlackRock Managing Director on 04/07/2026.
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Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares: 19,165,245 shares
Percent of class: 13.4%
Sole voting power: 18,970,451 shares
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Beneficially owned shares
19,165,245 shares
Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class
13.4%
Percent of Class A stock represented by BlackRock's holdings
Sole voting power
18,970,451 shares
Shares with sole power to vote reported on Schedule 13G/A
Sole dispositive power
19,165,245 shares
Shares with sole power to dispose reported on Schedule 13G/A
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G/A, Reporting Business Units
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beneficially owned regulatory
"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 19165245"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC."
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Reporting Business Units other
"beneficially owned by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"
FAQ
What stake does BlackRock report in LAUR?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 19,165,245 shares, equal to 13.4% of Class A common stock. This percentage and share count are stated as of 03/31/2026 on the Schedule 13G/A filing and signed on 04/07/2026.
Does the Schedule 13G/A name other large holders of LAUR?
Yes. The filing identifies iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as holding an interest greater than 5% of the common stock. No specific share count for that ETF is provided in the excerpt.
What entity filed the Schedule 13G/A for Laureate (LAUR)?
The Schedule 13G/A was filed by BlackRock, Inc., reporting holdings held by certain "Reporting Business Units" of BlackRock and its affiliates, with the filing signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director.
As of what date are the ownership figures reported for LAUR?
The ownership figures in the excerpt are reported as of 03/31/2026. The signature date on the filing is 04/07/2026, which appears after the reporting date shown on the cover.