New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Apr 13, 2026

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New Oriental Education (EDU) combines robust revenue growth, margin expansion, new AI-powered learning platforms, strong cash flow, share repurchases, and a solid technical rally with 13% price gains, providing a strong near-term growth case.

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Idea window: 2/3/2026 – 2/10/2026Sector: Consumer Defensive

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$56.89
Market Cap
$9.04B
1D Return
-0.54%
YTD Return
+3.38%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
23.7
P/B
2.3
P/S
1.8
EV/EBITDA
13.2
Div Yield
1.02%

Fundamental Analysis

8.0

Key Financial Insights: • High gross margins • Large free cash flow • Rising operating expenses Eduardo combines very high gross margins and sizable free cash flow with adequate liquidity and low net debt, but rising operating expenses and weaker recent quarterly net profit — amplified by reliance on deferred revenue recognition — are key risks. #cash-rich​ #profit-squeeze‌

Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Above 21‑SMA • RSI ~61 • Nearby resistance Support Level: mid‑March lows (2026-03-12–2026-03-17; no $ provided) Resistance Level: early‑April intraday high (2026-04-08–2026-04-09; no $ provided) Short-term uptrend last month with price above the 21‑day SMA and RSI ~61 indicating constructive momentum, but upside may be capped by early‑April intraday highs while mid‑March lows are the first technical support.

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Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Analyst upgrades • Institutional sell‑down • Earnings catalyst Analysts turn broadly positive on EDU ahead of its 2026-04-22 earnings report even as Alkeon materially trimmed its stake.

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AI Summary

7.0
Positive

EDU has shifted from an enrollment‑led growth story to a cash‑generative, margin‑led investment that now hinges on management sustaining lower CAC/SG&A and reliably converting deferred revenue into higher‑margin K–12/device/AI monetization — if cost discipline and FCF-fuelled buybacks persist upside is credible, but regulatory setbacks or a rebound in marketing intensity would quickly reprice the thesis.

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Description

New Oriental Education & Technology Group is a Beijing-based provider of private educational services in China, offering K-12 tutoring, test preparation for domestic and international entrance and language exams, and language training across multiple foreign languages. The company also runs online learning programs, a full-time private primary and secondary school, develops instructional materials, and provides overseas study consulting and tour services; as of May 31, 2021 it operated through a network of schools, learning centers, bookstores and online platforms. Founded in 1993, New Oriental serves a broad student base through both in-person and digital channels.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Feb 3Feb 10EDUNew Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.
New Oriental Education (EDU) combines robust revenue growth, margin expansion, new AI-powered learning platforms, strong cash flow, share repurchases, and a solid technical rally with 13% price gains, providing a strong near-term growth case.
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