Bright Scholar E Stock Price, News & Analysis

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: BEDU) has entered into agreements with the Yiwu City Government to operate a K-12 school, named Yiwu Bright Scholar School, which will provide bilingual education for approximately 3,300 students from grades 1 to 12. The agreement was signed on January 22, 2021, in Yiwu City, known as the world's largest small commodities market. The school aims to enhance education quality in the region and foster local collaboration.

As of November 30, 2020, Bright Scholar operated 94 schools in China and 8 abroad, demonstrating its commitment to quality international education.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: BEDU) announced that approximately 62.66% of its 2021 graduating class from international schools received over 400 offers from top global institutions. This includes 6 offers from the University of Oxford and 6 from the University of Cambridge. CEO Wanmei Li praised the performance as a testament to the company's brand strength and commitment to quality education, forecasting more offers in the ongoing admission cycle. As of November 30, 2020, Bright Scholar operated 94 schools in China and 8 internationally.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: BEDU) reported its first fiscal quarter results for 2021, revealing a revenue decrease of 4.2% year-over-year to RMB 1,051.5 million. Gross profit also fell 6.5% to RMB 442.8 million, with a gross margin of 42.1%. Operating income decreased 14.5%, net income was down 6.6%, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) declined 7.5%. Despite challenges, the domestic K-12 segment grew by 10.9%, driven by increased student enrollment. The company revised its fiscal year guidance, expecting revenue growth between 7% and 10%.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: BEDU) has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, with the U.S. SEC on December 23, 2020. This comprehensive report includes the Company’s audited financial statements, which can be accessed on the SEC's website and Bright Scholar's investor relations site. As of November 30, 2020, the Company operated 94 schools in China and eight overseas, focusing on providing quality international education alongside the Chinese government-mandated curriculum.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: BEDU) announced plans to release its unaudited financial results for the first fiscal quarter, which ended on November 30, 2020, on January 20, 2021, after the US market closes. The conference call for discussion of these results is scheduled for January 21, 2021, at 8:00 AM US Eastern Time. Bright Scholar operates 81 schools in China and 8 overseas, serving a total of approximately 51,825 students as of August 31, 2020. The earnings press release will be available on the investor relations page.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: BEDU) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending August 31, 2020. Q4 revenue fell by 8.4% year-over-year to RMB652.1 million, with net loss ballooning to RMB148.6 million. Full-year revenue grew 31.3% to RMB3,366.5 million, while net income decreased by 35% to RMB164.2 million. The company noted a strong recovery in domestic K-12 enrollment and ongoing digital transformation, though overseas operations remained challenged by COVID-19. A new share repurchase plan of up to US$50 million has been approved by the Board.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: BEDU) has announced a US$50 million share repurchase program, effective from November 20, 2020 to November 19, 2021. The buyback aims to enhance shareholder value by repurchasing outstanding American depositary shares (ADSs) based on market conditions. The company plans to finance the repurchases through existing cash or future operating cash. The Board retains the discretion to modify or terminate the program without prior notice, depending on various factors, including market conditions and working capital requirements.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: BEDU) has scheduled the release of its unaudited financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, on November 11, 2020, after market close. A conference call will follow on November 12, 2020, at 8:00 am ET to discuss these results and recent business activities. The company operates 80 schools in China and 8 internationally, with approximately 51,970 students enrolled as of May 31, 2020. Investors can access the earnings report and call through the investor relations page.