New Oriental posts FY2026 revenue of $5.66B
New Oriental Education & Technology Group reported strong results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
New Oriental Education & Technology Group reported strong results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2026. Q4 net revenues reached US$1,529.5 million, up 23.0% year over year, with operating income improving to US$85.8 million from a loss a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating margin rose to 7.2%, while GAAP net income attributable to the company climbed to US$62.2 million.
For FY2026, net revenues were US$5,661.3 million, up 15.5%, and operating income increased 50.2% to US$643.3 million. Non-GAAP operating income was US$737.6 million, with non-GAAP operating margin expanding to 13.0%. Net income attributable to New Oriental grew to US$475.2 million, and diluted net income per ADS reached US$2.97. The company ended the year with US$1,821.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, plus sizable term deposits and short-term investments.
Management highlighted growth in new educational initiatives, non-academic tutoring, and the East Buy business, alongside progress in AI-enabled teaching and efficiency programs. Shareholder returns are substantial: an FY2026 dividend of US$1.20 per ADS, buybacks totaling US$274.0 million to date, and an FY2027 plan for approximately US$300 million in cash dividends and up to US$200 million in additional repurchases. New Oriental guides FY2027 net revenues to US$6,453.9–6,680.3 million, implying 14–18% growth.
Positive
- FY2026 net revenues rose 15.5% to US$5,661.3 million, with operating income up 50.2% to US$643.3 million, showing strong expansion in both sales and profitability.
- Non-GAAP operating margin expanded from 11.3% to 13.0% in FY2026, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost control across the business.
- The board authorized substantial shareholder returns, including an FY2027 cash dividend totaling about US$300 million and a new share repurchase program of up to US$200 million, on top of US$274.0 million of buybacks already executed under the FY2026 program.
Negative
- Despite higher revenues, Q4 FY2026 non-GAAP net income declined 10.5% year over year to US$87.8 million, with non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS falling from US$0.61 to US$0.55.
Filing Explained
FY2026 returns were largely executed; FY2027 includes an approved dividend but only a capped repurchase authorization, with details and execution still pending.
As a Form 6-K, this
The FY2027 dividend is expected to total approximately
For scale, at
The stated resolution points are the planned dividend installments in
Key Figures
Key Terms
non-GAAP operating margin financial
deferred revenue financial
livestreaming e-commerce technical
ordinary cash dividend financial
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
How did New Oriental (EDU) perform in Q4 FY2026?
What were New Oriental (EDU)'s full-year FY2026 financial results?
What is New Oriental (EDU)'s FY2027 dividend and buyback plan?
What revenue guidance did New Oriental (EDU) give for FY2027?
What is New Oriental (EDU)'s cash and investment position as of May 31, 2026?
How is New Oriental (EDU) using AI and new businesses to drive growth?
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.