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Sunlands Technology Group Files its Annual Report on Form 20-F

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Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. SEC on April 24, 2026 (ET). The filing and audited consolidated financial statements are available on the company investor relations site and the SEC website. The company will provide a free hard copy of the annual report, including audited consolidated financial statements, to shareholders and ADS holders upon request via sl-ir@sunlands.com.

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News Market Reaction – STG

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On the day this news was published, STG declined 4.68%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

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Key Figures

FY2025 net revenues: RMB2,019.9M FY2025 net income: RMB365.6M EBITDA: RMB430.9M +5 more
8 metrics
FY2025 net revenues RMB2,019.9M Full year 2025, Form 6-K summary
FY2025 net income RMB365.6M Full year 2025, Form 6-K summary
EBITDA RMB430.9M Full year 2025, Form 6-K summary
Adjusted EBITDA RMB498.9M Full year 2025, Form 6-K summary
Cash & investments RMB812.7M Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments as of Dec 31, 2025
Q1 2026 revenue guide RMB420–440M Guidance implies 9.8%–13.9% YoY decrease
Current share price $3.54 Before Form 20-F news, 52-week range $3.21–$15.00
VIE revenue contribution 48.5% Portion of 2025 consolidated net revenues from VIEs per Form 20-F

Market Reality Check

Price: $3.19 Vol: Volume 1,290 is below 20-...
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$3.19 Last Close
Volume Volume 1,290 is below 20-day average 2,381 (relative volume 0.54x). low
Technical Price $3.54 trades below 200-day MA 6.6 and is 76.4% under 52-week high $15, about 10.28% above 52-week low $3.21.

Peers on Argus

STG is up 0.29% while momentum peers GNS, AACG, and SKIL show declines around 3–...
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STG is up 0.29% while momentum peers GNS, AACG, and SKIL show declines around 3–5%, indicating today’s mild uptick is more stock-specific than part of the sector’s downward move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 19 (Negative)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Mar 19 FY2025 earnings Negative -0.7% Unaudited FY2025 results with enrollment and deferred revenue declines and softer outlook.
Mar 03 Earnings date set Neutral +3.1% Announcement of date and logistics for Q4 and FY2025 earnings release and call.
Nov 20 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -13.3% Q3 2025 growth in revenues, profit and margin, but guidance for declining Q4 revenue.
Nov 13 AGM announcement Neutral -4.4% Notice of Dec 19, 2025 AGM as open forum with no proposals or votes scheduled.
Nov 05 Earnings date set Neutral -7.7% Scheduling Q3 2025 results release and conference call with registration details.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases with generally solid fundamentals have sometimes been followed by share price declines, while scheduling announcements and governance events saw mixed but mostly modest reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few quarters, Sunlands reported growing profitability, with FY2025 net revenues of RMB2,019.9M and net income of RMB365.6M, but also highlighted falling deferred revenue and a weaker Q1 2026 outlook. Earnings dates on Nov 20, 2025 and Mar 19, 2026 were followed by share price declines, while simple scheduling notices, like the earnings date on Mar 3, 2026 and AGM announcement on Nov 13, 2025, produced relatively moderate moves. Today’s Form 20-F filing continues this stream of regulatory and financial transparency updates.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms Sunlands filed its Form 20-F for the year ended Dec 31, 2025, providing a...
Analysis

This announcement confirms Sunlands filed its Form 20-F for the year ended Dec 31, 2025, providing audited financials and detailed risk disclosures. Recent filings highlight FY2025 net revenues of RMB2,019.9M, net income of RMB365.6M, and meaningful reliance on VIEs, which generated 48.5% of net revenues. The Form 20-F also discusses China regulatory, data, and HFCAA risks. Investors may track how these factors interact with the guided Q1 2026 revenue decline of 9.8%–13.9%.

Key Terms

form 20-f, u.s. securities and exchange commission, ads, variable interest entities, +4 more
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form 20-f regulatory
"announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year"
Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.
u.s. securities and exchange commission regulatory
"for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission"
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a government agency responsible for overseeing the stock market and protecting investors. It sets rules to ensure that companies share truthful information and that trading is fair, helping to maintain trust in the financial system. This oversight is important because it helps prevent fraud and ensures that investors can make informed decisions.
ads financial
"to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed"
Ads are paid promotional messages a company places across media — online, on TV, in print, or on social platforms — to attract customers, explain products, or shape public perception. For investors, ads matter because they drive sales growth, affect how much a company must spend to win customers, and influence brand strength and long-term value. Ads can also create regulatory or reputational risk if claims are misleading, which can affect profits and stock price.
variable interest entities regulatory
"operations run through PRC subsidiaries and variable interest entities (VIEs). In 2025, VIEs"
A variable interest entity (VIE) is a business that a company controls through contracts or special arrangements instead of owning a majority of its shares, like steering a puppet without holding its ticket. Investors care because these arrangements can hide who really bears the financial risks and rewards, affect how assets and liabilities appear on financial statements, and create extra legal or enforcement uncertainty that can change the value and risk of an investment.
vies regulatory
"PRC subsidiaries and variable interest entities (VIEs). In 2025, VIEs generated 48.5%"
A VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) check is an online tool used to verify whether a business’s VAT number is valid for cross-border trade within the European Union. For investors, it matters because a valid VAT status affects whether sales are taxed at source, influences cash flow and margins, and reduces the risk of regulatory penalties or unexpected tax liabilities—similar to confirming a contractor’s license before hiring them for a major job.
form 3 regulatory
"filed an initial Form 3 reporting beneficial ownership in the company."
Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.
form 6-k regulatory
"filed a Form 6-K announcing it will hold its Annual General Meeting"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
hfcaa regulatory
"HFCAA-related audit and delisting risks, and restrictions on moving cash"
The HFCAA is a U.S. law that requires companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges to allow their auditors to be inspected by U.S. regulators; if a company’s auditors can’t be reviewed for several years, the company risks being removed from U.S. markets. For investors, it matters because the law increases transparency and audit oversight—think of it as a safety inspection for a car—while also creating a clear regulatory trigger that can affect a stock’s availability and price if compliance can’t be shown.

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BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 24, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time.

The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.sunlands.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company will provide a hard copy of the annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to sl-ir@sunlands.com.

About Sunlands

Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), formerly known as Sunlands Online Education Group, is a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market. With a one to many live streaming platform, Sunlands offers various degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses as well as professional certification preparation, professional skills and interest courses. Students can access the Company’s services either through PC or mobile applications. The Company’s online platform cultivates a personalized, interactive learning environment by featuring a virtual learning community and a vast library of educational content offerings that adapt to the learning habits of its students. Sunlands offers a unique approach to education research and development that organizes subject content into Learning Outcome Trees, the Company’s proprietary knowledge management system. Sunlands has a deep understanding of the educational needs of its prospective students and offers solutions that help them achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit https://ir.sunlands.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Sunlands Technology Group
Investor Relations
Email: sl-ir@sunlands.com

SOURCE: Sunlands Technology Group


FAQ

When did Sunlands Technology Group (STG) file its 2025 Form 20-F?

Sunlands filed its Form 20-F for fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 on April 24, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time). According to the company, the filing was submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is available online for investor review.

Where can investors access STG's 2025 annual report and audited financial statements?

Investors can access the annual report on the company's investor relations website and the SEC website. According to the company, the Form 20-F and audited consolidated financial statements are posted at https://ir.sunlands.com and on www.sec.gov for public download.

Does the Sunlands 20-F include audited consolidated financial statements for 2025?

Yes. The annual report contains audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. According to the company, shareholders and ADS holders may also request a free hard copy that includes those audited statements.

How can shareholders or ADS holders request a hard copy of STG's annual report?

Shareholders and ADS holders can request a free hard copy by emailing sl-ir@sunlands.com. According to the company, requested hard copies will include the audited consolidated financial statements and will be provided without charge.

Will Sunlands' Form 20-F filing be available on the SEC website immediately?

The filing was submitted to the SEC and is available on the SEC website. According to the company, the Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 can be accessed on www.sec.gov and the company's investor relations site.