Genius Group Releases AI Powered Education Plan and Financial Outlook for 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) released an AI Powered Education Plan and 2026 financial outlook on Feb 19, 2026. The company forecasts a 48% revenue increase to $20–$22 million (from $13.5 million in 2025) and positive adjusted EBITDA of $1.5–$2.0 million in 2026, subject to final audit.
Operations are organized into Genius School, Genius Academy and Genius Resorts, each forecast to be profitable in 2026 (School >$6M, Academy >$6M, Resorts >$8M). Genius City remains under development with a target completion by end-2027.
Positive
- Forecast Revenue +48% to $20–$22 million in 2026
- Projected Adjusted EBITDA $1.5–$2.0 million in 2026
- Three business units forecast to be operationally profitable in 2026
- Genius Resorts forecast revenue of over $8 million in 2026
Negative
- 2026 revenue forecast is subject to final audit
- Genius City is under development with target completion by end-2027
News Market Reaction – GNS
On the day this news was published, GNS declined 0.18%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -3.8% from its starting point during tracking. This price movement removed approximately $62K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $35M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Pre-news, GNS was down 5.56% while peers showed mixed moves: SKIL up 7.98%, CHGG up 6.65%, and AACG, STG, IH down between about 1–5%. This points to stock-specific dynamics rather than a uniform education-sector move.
Previous AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | AI platform launch | Positive | -1.8% | Launch of GeniusGroup.AI platform to expand Genius Cities and AI education. |
| Jul 26 | AI system contract | Positive | -5.3% | Completion of nationwide AI system for Kazakhstan after Council of Europe competition. |
| Jun 11 | Genius Cities launch | Positive | +3.1% | Launch of Dubai and Abu Dhabi Genius Cities and AI hubs at Abu Dhabi University. |
| Apr 12 | AI ecosystem launch | Positive | -4.4% | Launch of Genius City Singapore as first sovereign AI education ecosystem. |
| Apr 05 | AI toolkit launch | Positive | +7.5% | Launch of AI Avatar Toolkit for global faculty to build AI tutors. |
AI-tagged announcements have often been positive strategically but delivered mixed price reactions, with 3 divergences vs. 2 alignments and an average move of -0.16%.
Across prior AI-related updates, Genius Group has repeatedly emphasized expansion of its AI ecosystem: launching GeniusGroup.AI, rolling out AI Avatars and AI education hubs, and adding new Genius Cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore. These initiatives support a long-term AI-first education strategy. Despite generally positive strategic content, share-price reactions have been inconsistent. Today’s AI-powered education plan and 2026 financial outlook continues that AI scaling theme, now adding explicit revenue and EBITDA targets across Genius School, Genius Academy and Genius Resorts.
Historical Comparison
AI-tagged news for GNS has averaged a modest -0.16% move over 5 events. Today’s -5.56% pre-news drop is larger than typical past AI-related reactions.
AI news has progressed from toolkits and AI avatars to full Genius Cities and platforms, and now to a 2026 AI-powered education and profitability plan across core business units.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Genius Group has an active F-3 shelf registration dated 2025-07-07 with at least one related 424B5 usage. The filing is marked as not yet effective in the provided data, and no shelf capacity amounts are specified.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement outlines a detailed AI-driven growth plan, with 2026 revenue targeted at $20–$22M and positive adjusted EBITDA from operations, plus profitability goals for Genius School, Genius Academy and Genius Resorts. It builds on earlier AI initiatives and Genius City development slated to complete by 2027. Investors may watch how audited 2025 revenue compares with the $13.5M figure, execution on unit forecasts, and any capital-raising steps under the existing F-3 shelf.
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group”, “GNS” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered, Bitcoin-first education group, today released its AI Powered Education Plan and Financial Outlook for 2026.
The Company has organized its business units under three business units in 2026: Genius School, Genius Academy and Genius Resorts. All three business units are expected to deliver operational profits in 2026, whilst the fourth business unit, Genius City, is under development with a target completion date by the end of 2027.
The Company expects a
Genius School, led by Genius School General Manager, Angie Stead, is expected to achieve profitable operations with forecast revenue of over
- Profitable growth of the Company’s Education Angels Preschool Program
- Profitable growth of the Company’s ProEd Primary and Middle School Program
- Establishing the Company’s ProEd High School Program as a leading Future School
- Growth of the Company’s Genius Educator Certification for parents and teachers
- Expansion of the Company’s Genie AI mentor for students and teachers
- Launch of the Company’s Starlink-connected Future School Space Capsules
Genius Academy, led by Genius Academy General Manager, Chris Crofts, is also expected to achieve profitable operations with forecasted revenue of over
- Profitable growth of the Company’s Property Investor Network courses and events
- Profitable growth of the Company’s Entrepreneur Academy and Bitcoin Academy
- Expansion of the Company’s Microcourses and Membership programs
- Growth of the Company’s Bali-based AI Labs and Genius Masters Retreats
- Expansion of the Company’s Genie AI mentor for investing and reskilling
- Launch of Genius Studios’ AI Powered Educator Tools and Course Builders
Genius Resorts, led by Genius Resorts General Manager, Shaun Duenhofen, is expected to achieve profitable operations with forecast revenue of over
- Profitable growth of the Company’s operating resorts and beach clubs
- Growth of the Company’s Genius Calendar of camps, workshops and retreats
- Launch of new locations including Genius Beach at Genius City, Bali
- Phase One development of Genius City’s Living Hub, Learning Hub and Student Hub
- Expansion of the Company’s high tech, high touch model via licensing globally
Genius Group’s CEO, Roger James Hamilton, said “We have begun 2026 with strong momentum and a clear focus towards profitable growth. The continuing acceleration of AI has resulted in high demand for AI powered education to prepare children and reskill adults for a rapidly changing future. We are looking forward to meeting this demand with our Genius curriculum and community.”
About Genius Group
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI powered, education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Genius Group serves 6 million users in over 100 countries through its Genius City model and online digital marketplace of AI training, AI tools and AI talent. It provides personalized, entrepreneurial AI pathways combining human talent with AI skills and AI solutions at the individual, enterprise and government level. To learn more, please visit https://www.geniusgroup.ai/
Non-IFRS Financial Measure and Definitions
We have included Adjusted EBITDA because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business.
We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net profit / loss for the period plus income taxes and social contribution plus / minus finance revenue /expense result plus depreciation and amortization plus impairments plus revaluation adjustment of contingent liabilities plus share-based compensation expenses plus bad debt provision.
Where the terms “profit” or “profitable” are used in this press release with respect to business units or operations, such terms refer to positive operating income at the business unit level before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and other non-operating items, unless otherwise expressly stated. These references do not necessarily indicate net profit under IFRS at the consolidated Company level. All forward-looking statements regarding profitability are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties as described herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will”, “plan,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate and involve factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and are advised to consider the factors listed above together with the additional factors under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 20-F, as may be supplemented or amended by the Company's Reports of a Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise. No information in this press release should be construed as any indication whatsoever of the Company’s future revenues, results of operations, or stock price.
Contacts
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