EpicQuest Education Announces First Half Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

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EpicQuest Education (NASDAQ: EEIQ) reported strong financial results for the first half of fiscal 2025. The company achieved revenue of $5.37 million, marking a significant 29.1% increase from the previous year, primarily driven by increased enrollment in international programs.

Key financial highlights include a gross profit of $3.42 million with an improved gross margin of 63.7%, and a substantial reduction in net loss to $0.16 million from $3.52 million year-over-year. Operating expenses decreased by 17.9% to $5.38 million, while operating loss improved by 52.7% to $1.96 million.

The company's working capital position showed improvement with negative working capital of $3.96 million and a current ratio of 0.57 as of March 31, 2025. Stockholders' equity increased by 3.5% to $5.35 million.

Positive

• Revenue increased by 29.1% to $5.37 million year-over-year
• Gross margin improved to 63.7% from 57.7%
• Operating expenses decreased by 17.9% to $5.38 million
• Net loss significantly reduced by 95.5% to $0.16 million
• Operating loss decreased by 52.7% to $1.96 million
• Stockholders' equity increased by 3.5% to $5.35 million

Negative

• Cash and cash equivalents decreased 71.3% to $0.33 million
• Negative working capital of $3.96 million with current ratio of 0.57
• Operating activities consumed $2.29 million in cash
• No financing activities during the period compared to $4.95 million in prior year

Insights

Financial Analyst

EpicQuest Education shows promising revenue growth but continues operating at a loss despite improved financials and concerning liquidity position.

EpicQuest Education's first half fiscal 2025 results present a mixed financial picture with notable improvements alongside persistent challenges. Revenue increased by 29.1% to $5.37 million, driven by expanding international programs - a positive sign for their globalization strategy. Their gross margin improved substantially to 63.7% from 57.7% in the prior year period, reflecting more efficient service delivery and successful cost-cutting initiatives.

The company has made significant progress in reducing its operating loss by 52.7% to $1.96 million, and remarkably cut net losses by 95.5% to just $0.16 million compared to $3.52 million a year ago. This dramatic improvement in bottom-line performance stems from their dual strategy of revenue growth coupled with disciplined expense management, evidenced by the 17.9% reduction in operating expenses.

However, concerning signs remain in their balance sheet and cash flow. Cash and equivalents have declined 71.3% to just $0.33 million, and the company still operates with negative working capital of $3.96 million. The current ratio of 0.57, while improved from 0.44, indicates potential short-term liquidity challenges. The company is funding operations partly through asset sales, having generated $1.50 million from real estate disposals - a strategy that isn't sustainable long-term.

The absence of new financing during this period contrasts with $4.95 million raised in the comparable period last year, raising questions about their ability to fund continued expansion without additional capital. EpicQuest's path to sustainable profitability remains challenging despite the encouraging progress in narrowing losses.

Revenue Rises a Robust 29% from the Year-Ago Period Driven by International Programs

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking college and university degrees in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced its first half financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2025.

"We are pleased to announce a 29% increase in revenue for the first half of our 2025 fiscal year as compared to the year-ago period. This increase was driven by the expansion of our international foundational and collaborative programs offered abroad which enable students to begin their studies in their home countries to prepare for future study overseas. In addition, the six-month period reflects an improvement in our gross margin to 64% and a significant reduction in operating costs as we work to create synergies and reduce expenses," commented Jianbo Zhang, CEO of EpicQuest Education.

"Our global recruitment initiatives continue to expand from China, Southeast Asia and the LATAM markets, and we have also entered into an agreement to boost student enrollment from Africa and the Middle East to Davis University. Our long-standing relationship with the Regional Campuses of Miami University of Ohio remains a cornerstone of our business, and EduGlobal College continues to expand opportunities and pathways for students to pursue university degrees. Internationalization continues to be a key catalyst of our strategic growth plan and we have entered into numerous agreements with prestigious universities around the world. We are committed to deliver both enriched global learning and an array of academic programs that empower students to build strong and sustainable careers," concluded CEO Jianbo Zhang.

First Half 2025 Financial Results Ended March 31, 2025

Revenues were $5.37 million for the first half of fiscal 2025 compared to $4.16 million for the first half of fiscal 2024, representing an increase of $1.21 million, or 29.1%. The increase in revenue was mainly due to an increase in students enrolling in the Company's international foundational and collaborative programs that are offered by Davis University and EduGlobal College, as well as its domestic programs offered by these two schools.

Gross profit was $3.42 million for the first half of fiscal 2025 compared to $2.40 million for the same period of 2024, representing an increase of $1.02 million, or 42.5%. The increase was primarily due to the 29.1% increase in revenue in the current period while costs of services only increased 10.8% for the first half of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period of 2024. This was mainly due to the decrease in non-cash expenses attributable to share-based compensation as well as cost reduction initiatives. As a result, our gross margin increased to 63.7% for the first half ended March 31, 2025 from 57.7% for the same period of 2024.

Operating Expenses were $5.38 million for the first half of fiscal 2025 compared to $6.55 million for the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of $1.17 million, or 17.9%. The decrease was due to a 22.9% reduction in general and administrative expenses to $4.51 million in the current period from $5.85 million for the same period of 2024, which was somewhat offset by a 24.9% increase in selling expenses in the current period to $0.87 million from $0.70 million for the same period of 2024. General and administrative expenses are due to non-cash expenses attributable to share-based compensation granted to directors, officers and employees for retention purposes following the Company's IPO in March of 2021, as well as professional fees primarily related to the Company's expansion efforts. Selling expenses include student recruitment commissions paid to agents, marketing, advertising, and travel expenses incurred due to an increase in recruiting activities.

Operating loss was $1.96 million for the first half of fiscal 2025 compared to an operating loss of $4.14 million for the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of $2.08 million, or 52.7%, signifying a significant improvement of this income statement line item. This was due to higher period-over-period revenue in the current period, lower costs of services relative to revenue, and reduced operating expenses.

Net loss was $0.16 million for the first half of fiscal 2025 compared to a net loss of $3.52 million for the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of $3.36 million, or 95.5%, signifying a significant improvement of this income statement line item. This was due to the factors as discussed above.

Net Loss Per Basic and Diluted Share for the first half of fiscal 2025 was $0.02 compared to a net loss of $0.26 per basic and diluted share for the same period of 2024. The weighted average number of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the first half of 2025 was 13,232,953 shares compared to 12,370,905 shares for basic and diluted earnings per share in the prior year period.

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $0.33 million in cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of $0.82 million or 71.3% as compared to $1.15 million as of September 30, 2024. As of March 31, 2025, negative working capital was $3.96 million (current assets minus current liabilities) and the current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) was 0.57, as compared to negative working capital of $5.47 million and a current ratio of 0.44 as of September 30, 2024. Stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2025 was $5.35 million, an increase of $0.18 million or 3.5% as compared to $5.17 million as of September 30, 2024.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended March 31, 2025 was $2.29 million as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $10.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024. This decrease was primarily due to the changes in net income and other working capital balances. Changes in these balances are included in the changes in assets and liabilities presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows.  

Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.50 million for the six months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to net cash provided by investing activities $0.75 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024. The net cash provided by investing activities for both six-month periods was attributable to the proceeds from the sale of real estate properties.

Net cash provided by financing activities was nil for the six months ended March 31, 2025 as compared net cash provided by financing activities of $4.95 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024, which was the net result of (1) $0.8 million from the Company's private placement in January 2024, (2) $0.4 million in debt financing from a third party; and (3) an investment received for the Company's Gilmore Inv LLC subsidiary.

About EpicQuest Education Group International Limited 

EpicQuest Education Group International Limited ("EpicQuest Education" or the "Company") provides comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking university and college degrees in the US, Canada and the UK. The Company owns and operates EduGlobal College, based in British Columbia, Canada, which focuses on English proficiency educational programming for students pursuing academic degrees. The Company operates and is a 70% owner of Davis College, a career training college located in Toledo, Ohio. In addition, the Company has a recruiting relationship with the Miami University Regional campuses, where it maintains residential facilities, a full-service cafeteria, recreational facilities, shuttle buses and an office for the regional campuses that provides study abroad and post-study services for its students; these facilities are not owned, maintained, operated or are a part of Miami University. The Company is also a recruiting agent for the University of the West of Scotland (through The Education Group (London) Ltd) and Coventry University, both of which are located in the UK. EpicQuest Education has also established a wholly owned subsidiary, Gilmore Inv LLC, in Ohio, that will offer international educational programs related to kinesiology and recreation education. The Company also established a company in Ohio, SouthGilmore LLC that has been formed to organize sports-related entertainment projects, which is 40% owned by Gilmore. For more information, please visit www.epicquesteducation.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the ability of the Company to achieve the enrollment goals outlined and the ability of the Company to achieve meaningful future revenue increases. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "assume," "should," "indicate," "would," "believe," "contemplate," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "point to," "project," "could," "intend," "target" and other similar words and expressions of the future.

All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Form 20-F and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC's Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.

EPICQUEST EDUCATION GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MARCH 31, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (US$, except share data and per share data, or otherwise noted)
		March 31, 2025				September 30, 2024
		US$				US$
		(Unaudited)				(Audited)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents			334,341				1,150,042
Restricted cash			338,712				338,712
Accounts receivable, net			101,396				85,279
Other receivable			542,554				473,271
Prepaid expenses			554,428				1,305,935
Inventory			44,731				48,470
Income tax receivable			540,165				889,766
Total current assets			2,456,327				4,291,475
Non-current assets
Property and equipment, net			673,701				1,597,823
Long-term prepaids			7,500,023				7,500,023
Intangible assets			4,354,102				4,464,226
Right-of-use assets			2,401,149				2,785,008
Goodwill			2,652,772				2,652,772
Total assets			20,038,074				23,291,327
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other liabilities			3,271,837				3,233,471
Loan payable			409,956				409,956
Income tax payable			11,555				4,294
Due to related party			140,000				140,000
Lease liabilities – current			593,150				641,254
Deferred revenue			1,993,629				5,332,194
Total current liabilities			6,420,127				9,761,169
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities – non current			1,936,204				2,181,769
Deferred income tax liabilities			549,469				470,468
Total liabilities			8,904,800				12,413,406
Shareholders' equity
Common shares, US$0.0015873 par value, 31,500,000 shares authorized, 13,608,173 and 13,113,173 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively			21,600				20,814
Additional paid-in capital			20,571,641				20,142,071
Accumulated Deficit			(15,190,620)				(14,958,678)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(54,647)				(35,803)
Total shareholders' equity			5,347,974				5,168,404
Non-controlling interests			5,785,300				5,709,517
Total equity			11,133,274				10,877,921
Total liabilities and equity			20,038,074				23,291,327

For additional information, please see Form 6-K as filed with the SEC as the accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

EPICQUEST EDUCATION GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 AND 2024 (US$, except share data and per share data, or otherwise noted)
		March 31, 2025				March 31, 2024
		US$				US$
		(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Revenues			5,367,405				4,162,650
Costs of services			1,951,235				1,759,229
Gross profit			3,416,170				2,403,421
Operating costs and expenses:
Selling expenses			869,378				696,052
General and administrative			4,509,893				5,850,927
Total operating costs and expenses			5,379,271				6,546,979
Loss from operations			(1,963,101)				(4,143,558)
Other (income) expenses:
Other income			(1,890,840)				(493,554)
Interest income			(2,673)				(19,948)
Total other (income) expenses			(1,893,513)				(513,502)
Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes			(69,588)				(3,630,056)
Current income tax expense			8,570				5,124
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)			78,001				(118,266)
Income taxes expense (recovery)			86,571				(113,142)
Net loss			(156,159)				(3,516,914)
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest			75,783				(309,542)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders			(231,942)				(3,207,372)
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment			(18,844)				(7,686)
Comprehensive loss			(175,003)				(3,524,600)
Basic & diluted net loss per share			(0.02)				(0.26)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares-basic and diluted			13,232,953				12,370,905

For additional information, please see Form 6-K as filed with the SEC as the accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

EPICQUEST EDUCATION GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 AND 2024 (US$, except share data and per share data, or otherwise noted)
		Common shares				Common shares amount				Additional paid-in capital				Retained earnings (deficit)				Accumulated other comprehensive loss				Non-controlling interests				Total equity
Balance as of September 30, 2023			11,998,173				19,045				18,232,263				(9,071,818)				(36,284)				1,790,504				10,933,710
Net loss			-				-				-				(3,207,372)				-				(309,542)				(3,516,914)
Issuance of common stock for cash			400,000				635				799,365				-				-				-				800,000
Share-based compensation – common shares			420,000				667				524,533				-				-				-				525,200
Share-based compensation – stock options			-				-				595,099				-				-				-				595,099
Investment with 40% interest in SouthGilmore			-				-				(762,346)				-				-				4,500,074				3,737,728
Currency translation adjustment			-				-				-				-				(7,686)				-				(7,686)
Balance as of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited)			12,818,173				20,347				19,388,914				(12,279,190)				(43,970)				5,981,036				13,067,137
Balance as of September 30, 2024			13,113,173				20,814				20,142,071				(14,958,678)				(35,803)				5,709,517				10,877,921
Net loss			-				-				-				(231,942)				-				75,783				(156,159)
Share-based compensation – common shares			495,000				786				421,354				-				-				-				422,140
Share-based compensation – stock options			-				-				8,216				-				-				-				8,216
Currency translation adjustment			-				-				-				-				(18,844)				-				(18,844)
Balance as of March, 2025 (Unaudited)			13,608,173				21,600				20,571,641				(15,190,620)				(54,647)				5,785,300				11,133,274

For additional information, please see Form 6-K as filed with the SEC as the accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

EPICQUEST EDUCATION GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 AND 2024 (US$, except share data and per share data, or otherwise noted)
		March 31,				March 31,
		2025				2024
		US$				US$
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss			(156,159)				(3,516,914)
Adjustments for items not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization			201,635				227,319
Share-based compensation			430,356				1,120,299
Net gain from disposal of fixed assets			(665,389)				(477,115)
Deferred income tax expense			78,001				(118,266)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable and other receivable			(85,400)				(139,617)
Prepaid expenses			751,507				(6,300,508)
Operating lease – lease liabilities and right of use assets			90,190				(14,734)
Inventory			3,739				(3,845)
Accounts payable & accrued liabilities			38,366				589,942
Deferred revenue			(3,338,565)				(1,430,090)
Income tax receivable			356,862				(4,990)
Net cash used in operating activities			(2,294,857)				(10,068,519)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment			-				(8,398)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets			1,498,000				757,115
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities			1,498,000				748,717
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Long term investment received for Gilmore			-				3,737,728
Share issuances, net of issuance costs			-				800,000
Proceeds borrowed from third party			-				409,956
Net cash provided from financing activities			-				4,947,684
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(18,844)				(7,690)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents			(815,701)				(4,379,808)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year			1,488,754				5,305,551
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year			673,053				925,743
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION: They
Income taxes paid			-				40,230

For additional information, please see Form 6-K as filed with the SEC as the accompanying notes form an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 

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FAQ

What was EpicQuest Education's (EEIQ) revenue growth in first half 2025?

EpicQuest Education reported revenue of $5.37 million, representing a 29.1% increase compared to the first half of fiscal 2024.

How much did EEIQ reduce its net loss in H1 2025?

EEIQ significantly reduced its net loss by 95.5% to $0.16 million compared to a net loss of $3.52 million in the same period of 2024.

What is EpicQuest Education's current financial position as of March 2025?

As of March 2025, EEIQ had $0.33 million in cash, negative working capital of $3.96 million, and stockholders' equity of $5.35 million.

What drove EEIQ's revenue growth in first half 2025?

The revenue growth was primarily driven by increased student enrollment in international foundational and collaborative programs offered by Davis University and EduGlobal College.

How did EEIQ's operating expenses change in H1 2025?

Operating expenses decreased by 17.9% to $5.38 million, mainly due to a 22.9% reduction in general and administrative expenses, partially offset by a 24.9% increase in selling expenses.