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TAL Education Group swings to $47.4M loss in Q2 FY2027

Quarterly revenue and operating income rose year over year, but TAL recorded a net loss attributable to the company.

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TAL Education Group reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of US$994.6 million, up 15.5% year over year, and income from operations of US$235.9 million, compared with US$96.1 million. It recorded a net loss attributable to TAL of US$47.4 million, versus net income of US$124.1 million a year earlier. Other expense was US$189.7 million, mainly driven by fluctuations in the fair value of certain investments.

For the first six months, revenue was US$1,753.0 million and net income attributable to TAL was US$360.6 million. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled US$2,748.5 million as of August 31, 2026. The Board authorized a 12-month extension of the share repurchase program, under which TAL may repurchase up to approximately US$393.7 million through July 28, 2027; 64,226 common shares were repurchased for approximately US$2.0 million from July 29 to October 23, 2026. TAL declared a dividend of US$0.3 per common share (US$0.1 per ADS), approximately US$55.2 million in total, payable on or about December 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026.

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  • Moderate pointSecond-quarter revenue rose 15.5% to US$994.6 million year over year.
  • Moderate pointSecond-quarter income from operations rose 145.4% to US$235.9 million.
  • Moderate pointSix-month net income attributable to TAL rose 132.1% to US$360.6 million.

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  • Moderate pointSecond-quarter net loss attributable to TAL was US$47.4 million.
  • Moderate pointQuarterly operating cash used was US$179.1 million, versus US$58.1 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointOther expense was US$189.7 million, versus prior-year income of US$67.1 million.

Filing Explained

TAL used US$179.1 million in operating activities in the second quarter, while operating activities generated US$299.2 million across the six months ended August 31, 2026; the quarterly outflow did not amount to a first-half operating cash deficit.

Net revenues US$994.6 million Second quarter fiscal 2027; up 15.5% year over year.
Income from operations US$235.9 million Second quarter fiscal 2027; compared with US$96.1 million in the prior-year quarter.
Net loss attributable to TAL US$47.4 million loss Second quarter fiscal 2027.
Net income attributable to TAL US$360.6 million First six months of fiscal 2027; up 132.1% year over year.
Net cash used in operating activities US$179.1 million Second quarter fiscal 2027.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments US$2,748.5 million As of August 31, 2026.
Cash dividend US$0.3 per common share (US$0.1 per ADS); approximately US$55.2 million aggregate Declared by the Board; payable on or about December 18, 2026.
Share repurchase program Up to approximately US$393.7 million Repurchases may occur through July 28, 2027.
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What were TAL's second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue and operating income?

For the quarter ended August 31, 2026, TAL reported US$994.6 million in revenue, up 15.5% year over year, and US$235.9 million in income from operations, compared with US$96.1 million a year earlier.

Did TAL report a profit or loss in the second quarter?

TAL recorded a second-quarter net loss attributable to the company of US$47.4 million, compared with net income of US$124.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL, excluding share-based compensation expenses, was US$35.6 million.

What dividend did TAL declare, and when will it be paid?

TAL declared a cash dividend of US$0.3 per common share (US$0.1 per ADS), representing approximately US$55.2 million in total. Payment is scheduled on or about December 18, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026.

How much may TAL repurchase under its extended share repurchase program?

TAL may repurchase up to approximately US$393.7 million of its common shares through July 28, 2027. The Board authorized a 12-month extension. From July 29 to October 23, 2026, TAL repurchased 64,226 common shares for approximately US$2.0 million.

When is TAL's annual general meeting, and will shareholders vote on proposals?

TAL's annual general meeting is scheduled for November 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Beijing time. No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval; the meeting will serve as an open forum to discuss company affairs with management. The record date is November 9, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of October 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-34900

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

 

 

TAL Building No.1

Courtyard No. 9, Qixin Middle Street, Changping District

Beijing 102200

People’s Republic of China

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  TAL Education Group  
       
  By: /s/ Alex Zhuangzhuang Peng  
    Name: Alex Zhuangzhuang Peng  
    Title: President and Chief Financial Officer  

 

Date: October 29, 2026

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release - TAL Education Group Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Fiscal Quarter Ended August 31, 2026, Declares Cash Dividend and Issues Notice of Annual General Meeting

 

Exhibit 99.2 - Notice of Annual General Meeting

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

TAL Education Group Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the

 

Second Fiscal Quarter Ended August 31, 2026,

 

Declares Cash Dividend and Issues Notice of Annual General Meeting

 

(Beijing–October 29, 2026)—TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) (“TAL” or the “Company”), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 ended August 31, 2026 and issued notice of Annual General Meeting.

 

Highlights for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027

 

-Net revenues were US$994.6 million, compared to net revenues of US$861.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Income from operations was US$235.9 million, compared to income from operations of US$96.1 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$247.7 million, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of US$107.8 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Net loss attributable to TAL was US$47.4 million, compared to net income attributable to TAL of US$124.1 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$35.6 million, compared to non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL of US$135.8 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Basic and diluted net loss per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) were both US$0.09. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.06. Three ADSs represent one Class A common share.
-Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled US$2,748.5 million as of August 31, 2026, compared to US$3,239.3 million as of February 28, 2026.

 

Highlights for the Six Months Ended August 31, 2026

 

-Net revenues were US$1,753.0 million, compared to net revenues of US$1,436.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Income from operations was US$373.1 million, compared to income from operations of US$110.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$396.4 million, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of US$133.0 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Net income attributable to TAL was US$360.6 million, compared to net income attributable to TAL of US$155.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$383.9 million, compared to non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL of US$177.9 million in the same period of the prior year.
-Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.65. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.69.

 

 

 

 

Financial Data——Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2027

 

(In US$ thousands, except per ADS data and percentages)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   August 31, 
   2025   2026   Pct. Change 
Net revenues   861,353    994,648    15.5%
Income from operations   96,097    235,861    145.4%
Non-GAAP income from operations   107,849    247,692    129.7%
Net income/(loss) attributable to TAL   124,084    (47,438)   (138.2)%
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to TAL   135,836    (35,607)   (126.2)%
Net income/(loss) per ADS attributable to TAL – basic   0.22    (0.09)   (139.5)%
Net income/(loss) per ADS attributable to TAL – diluted   0.21    (0.09)   (140.0)%
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ADS attributable to TAL – basic   0.24    (0.06)   (127.1)%
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ADS attributable to TAL – diluted   0.24    (0.06)   (127.4)%

 

   Six Months Ended 
   August 31, 
   2025   2026   Pct. Change 
Net revenues   1,436,352    1,753,025    22.0%
Income from operations   110,443    373,065    237.8%
Non-GAAP income from operations   132,958    396,434    198.2%
Net income attributable to TAL   155,366    360,569    132.1%
Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL   177,881    383,938    115.8%
Net income per ADS attributable to TAL – basic   0.26    0.65    146.9%
Net income per ADS attributable to TAL – diluted   0.26    0.65    147.9%
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to TAL – basic   0.30    0.69    129.6%
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to TAL – diluted   0.30    0.69    130.6%

 

 

 

 

“In the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, we delivered steady revenue growth and continued to improve operational efficiency,” said Alex Peng, TAL’s President and Chief Financial Officer. “Our focus remains on strengthening our core businesses and delivering better learning experiences for students.”

 

Mr. Peng added, “Looking ahead, we will continue to combine our educational expertise with technology to better serve students and create long-term value.”

 

Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027

 

Net Revenues

 

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, TAL reported net revenues of US$994.6 million, representing a 15.5% increase from US$861.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

 

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, operating costs and expenses were US$758.8 million, representing a 0.8% decrease from US$765.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were US$747.0 million, representing a 0.9% decrease from US$753.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

 

Cost of revenues increased by 8.0% to US$400.0 million from US$370.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP cost of revenues, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 8.0% to US$399.5 million, from US$369.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

 

Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 15.3% to US$226.4 million from US$267.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, decreased by 15.6% to US$223.3 million, from US$264.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

 

General and administrative expenses increased by 3.7% to US$132.4 million from US$127.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 4.1% to US$124.2 million, from US$119.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

 

Total share-based compensation expenses allocated to the related operating costs and expenses increased by 0.7% to US$11.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 from US$11.8 million in the same period of fiscal year 2026.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit increased by 21.1% to US$594.6 million from US$491.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The gross margin for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 was 59.8%, compared to 57.0% in the same period of the prior year.

 

 

 

 

Income from Operations

 

Income from operations was US$235.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, compared to income from operations of US$96.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$247.7 million, compared to Non-GAAP income from operations of US$107.8 million in the same period of the prior year.

 

Other Income/(Expense)

 

Other expense was US$189.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, compared to other income of US$67.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The change in other income/(expense) for the second quarter was mainly driven by fluctuations in the fair value of certain investments.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

Income tax expense was US$135.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, compared to US$51.1 million of income tax expense in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The increase in income tax expense was mainly due to changes in deferred tax liabilities relating to withholding tax.

 

Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to TAL Education Group

 

Net loss attributable to TAL was US$47.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, compared to net income attributable to TAL of US$124.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$35.6 million, compared to Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL of US$135.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

 

Basic and Diluted Net Income/(Loss) per ADS

 

Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both US$0.09 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.06 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027.

 

Cash Flow

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 was US$179.1 million.

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments

 

As of August 31, 2026, the Company had US$1,952.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$795.9 million of short-term investments, compared to US$1,523.9 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,715.4 million of short-term investments as of February 28, 2026.

 

Deferred Revenue

 

As of August 31, 2026, the Company’s deferred revenue balance was US$930.4 million, compared to US$882.2 million as of February 28, 2026.

 

 

 

 

Financial Results for the First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2027

 

Net Revenues

 

For the first six months of fiscal year 2027, TAL reported net revenues of US$1,753.0 million, representing a 22.0% increase from US$1,436.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026.

 

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

In the first six months of fiscal year 2027, operating costs and expenses were US$1,380.0 million, representing a 4.1% increase from US$1,325.9 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were US$1,356.6 million, representing a 4.1% increase from US$1,303.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026.

 

Cost of revenues increased by 14.3% to US$720.2 million from US$629.9 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP cost of revenues, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 14.4% to US$719.2 million from US$628.8 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026.

 

Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 11.1% to US$398.4 million from US$448.1 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, decreased by 11.2% to US$392.6 million from US$442.1 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026.

 

General and administrative expenses increased by 5.4% to US$261.3 million from US$247.9 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 5.3% to US$244.9 million from US$232.5 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026.

 

Total share-based compensation expenses allocated to the related operating costs and expenses increased by 3.8% to US$23.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2027 from US$22.5 million in the same period of fiscal year 2026.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit increased by 28.1% to US$1,032.8 million from US$806.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026. The gross margin for the first six months of fiscal year 2027 was 58.9%, compared to 56.1% in the same period of the prior year.

 

Income from Operations

 

Income from operations was US$373.1 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2027, compared to income from operations of US$110.4 million in the same period of the prior year. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$396.4 million, compared to US$133.0 million Non-GAAP income from operations in the same period of the prior year.

 

 

 

 

Other Income/(Expense)

 

Other income was US$215.5 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2027, compared to other income of US$76.5 million in the same period of the prior year. The change in other income for the first six months was mainly driven by fluctuations in the fair value of certain investments.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

Income tax expense was US$279.6 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2027, compared to US$62.2 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2026. The increase in income tax expense was mainly due to changes in deferred tax liabilities relating to withholding tax.

 

Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to TAL Education Group

 

Net income attributable to TAL was US$360.6 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2027, compared to net income attributable to TAL of US$155.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$383.9 million, compared to US$177.9 million Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL in the same period of the prior year.

 

Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS

 

Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.65 in the first six months of fiscal year 2027. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.69 in the first six months of fiscal year 2027.

 

Cash Flow

 

Net cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of fiscal year 2027 was US$299.2 million.

 

Share Repurchase

 

The Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) has authorized to extend the Company’s share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program") initially launched in July 2025 by 12 months. Pursuant to the extended Share Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase up to approximately US$393.7 million of its common shares through July 28, 2027. Between July 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026, the Company has repurchased 64,226 common shares at an aggregate consideration of approximately US$2.0 million.

 

Declaration of Cash Dividend

 

The Company’s board of directors has considered and approved the declaration and payment of a cash dividend to our shareholders out of the Company’s cash balances in an amount of US$0.3 per common share (US$0.1 per ADS), representing an aggregate dividend payment of approximately US$55.2 million to all shareholders of the Company.

 

The cash dividend will be paid on or about December 18, 2026 to the Company’s shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2026.

 

 

 

 

TAL to Hold Annual General Meeting on November 27, 2026

 

The Company announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”) at TAL Building No.1, Courtyard No. 9, Qixin Middle Street, Changping District, Beijing, China, on November 27, 2026 at 3:00PM (Beijing time). No proposal will be submitted to shareholders for approval at the AGM. Instead, the AGM will serve as an open forum for shareholders and beneficial owners of the Company’s ADSs to discuss Company’s affairs with management.

 

The Company’s board of directors has fixed the close of business on November 9, 2026 (Eastern Standard Time) as the record date (the “Record Date”). Holders of record of the Company’s common shares at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to notice of the AGM and any adjournment or postponement thereof. Beneficial owners of the Company’s ADSs are welcome to attend the AGM in person.

 

The notice of the AGM is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.tal.com/. The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”), which includes the Company’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s Annual Report can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of its website at https://ir.tal.com, as well as on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Conference Call

 

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 ended August 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 29, 2026 (8:00 p.m. Beijing time on October 29, 2026).

 

Please note that you will need to pre-register for conference call participation at https://dpregister.com/sreg/10212718/1051b87d48e.

 

Upon registration, you will receive an email containing participant dial-in numbers, passcode, and a unique access PIN. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

 

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of TAL's website at https://ir.tal.com/.

 

 

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, TAL Education Group’s strategic and operational plans contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s ability to continue to provide competitive learning services and products; the Company’s ability to continue to recruit, train and retain talents; the Company’s ability to improve the content of current course offerings and develop new courses; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company’s ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company’s ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and TAL Education Group undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

About TAL Education Group

 

TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym “TAL” stands for “Tomorrow Advancing Life”, which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning solutions to students from all ages through diversified class formats. Our learning solutions mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TAL”.

 

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In evaluating its business, TAL considers and uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC as supplemental metrics to review and assess its operating performance: non-GAAP cost of revenues, non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, non-GAAP basic and non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS. To present each of these non-GAAP measures, the Company excludes share-based compensation expenses. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” set forth at the end of this release.

 

 

 

 

TAL believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based compensation expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. TAL believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to TAL’s historical performance and liquidity. TAL computes its non-GAAP financial measures using the same consistent method from quarter to quarter and from period to period. TAL believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company’s business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Jackson Ding

Investor Relations

TAL Education Group

Tel: +86 10 5292 6669-8809

Email: ir@tal.com

 

 

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

   As of
February 28,
2026
   As of
August 31,
2026
 
ASSETS          
           
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $1,523,879   $1,952,620 
Restricted cash, current   227,551    221,561 
Short-term investments   1,715,446    795,947 
Inventories, net   143,326    254,280 
Amounts due from related parties, current   46    25 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   232,870    313,187 
Total current assets   3,843,118    3,537,620 
Restricted cash, non-current   34,608    32,218 
Property and equipment, net   500,710    499,700 
Deferred tax assets   3,170    3,513 
Rental deposits   28,058    30,404 
Intangible assets, net   45,975    43,890 
Goodwill   45,545    45,545 
Land use rights, net   189,779    191,402 
Amounts due from related parties, non-current   134    182 
Long-term investments   828,249    1,803,390 
Long-term prepayments and other non-current assets   37,216    90,443 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   379,727    379,417 
Total assets  $5,936,289   $6,657,724 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $152,513   $141,754 
Deferred revenue, current   832,839    883,234 
Amounts due to related parties, current   97    96 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   672,344    751,095 
Operating lease liabilities, current   109,393    120,655 
Short-term debt   -    29,763 
Total current liabilities   1,767,186    1,926,597 
Deferred revenue, non-current   49,353    47,167 
Deferred tax liabilities   67,981    245,162 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   278,083    266,464 
Total liabilities   2,162,603    2,485,390 
           
Equity          
Class A common shares   156    141 
Class B common shares   49    49 
Treasury stock   (20)   (6)
Additional paid-in capital   3,694,418    3,679,256 
Statutory reserve   216,638    212,517 
(Accumulated deficit)/retained earnings   (130,428)   234,262 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income   (6,376)   47,044 
Total TAL Education Group's equity   3,774,437    4,173,263 
Non-controlling interests   (751)   (929)
Total equity   3,773,686    4,172,334 
Total liabilities and equity  $5,936,289   $6,657,724 

 

 

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
August 31,
   For the Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
   2025   2026   2025   2026 
Net revenues  $861,353   $994,648   $1,436,352   $1,753,025 
Cost of revenues (note 1)   370,340    400,005    629,911    720,183 
Gross profit   491,013    594,643    806,441    1,032,842 
Operating expenses (note 1)                    
Selling and marketing   267,286    226,407    448,059    398,434 
General and administrative (note 2)   127,630    132,375    247,939    261,343 
Total operating expenses   394,916    358,782    695,998    659,777 
Income from operations   96,097    235,861    110,443    373,065 
Interest income, net   14,161    8,156    32,883    18,061 
Other income/(expense)   67,076    (189,683)   76,548    215,530 
Impairment loss on long-term investments   (1,410)   -    (1,410)   - 
Income before income tax expense and (loss)/income from equity method investments   175,924    54,334    218,464    606,656 
Income tax expense   (51,080)   (135,895)   (62,158)   (279,553)
(Loss)/income from equity method investments   (819)   34,026    (1,074)   33,287 
Net income/(loss)   124,025    (47,535)   155,232    360,390 
Add: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests   59    97    134    179 
Total net income/(loss) attributable to TAL Education Group  $124,084   $(47,438)  $155,366   $360,569 
Net income/(loss) per common share                    
Basic  $0.65   $(0.26)  $0.79   $1.96 
Diluted   0.64    (0.26)   0.78    1.94 
Net income/(loss) per ADS (note 3)                    
Basic  $0.22   $(0.09)  $0.26   $0.65 
Diluted   0.21    (0.09)   0.26    0.65 
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income/(loss) per common share                    
Basic   189,830,408    183,951,220    195,905,541    184,173,570 
Diluted   192,494,611    183,951,220    198,687,649    186,010,217 

 

 

 

 

Note 1: Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows:

 

   For the Three Months Ended
August 31,
   For the Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
   2025   2026   2025   2026 
Cost of revenues  $503   $512   $1,125   $1,012 
Selling and marketing expenses   2,905    3,150    5,976    5,877 
General and administrative expenses   8,344    8,169    15,414    16,480 
Total  $11,752   $11,831   $22,515   $23,369 

 

Note 2: GAAP and non-GAAP general and administrative expenses include government subsidies, which were separately presented in our historical financial statements. This reclassification has been made to conform to the presentation for the current period, and such reclassification had no impact on the Group’s previously reported income from operations, net income/(loss), shareholders’ equity, or cash flows.

 

Note 3: Three ADSs represent one Class A common share.

 

 

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

Comprehensive INCOME/(lOSS)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
August 31,
   For the Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
   2025   2026   2025   2026 
Net income/(loss)  $124,025   $(47,535)  $155,232   $360,390 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax   11,355    27,141    27,342    53,421 
Comprehensive income/(loss)   135,380    (20,394)   182,574    413,811 
Add: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests   53    97    120    178 
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to TAL Education Group  $135,433   $(20,297)  $182,694   $413,989 

 

 

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

Cash flows

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
August 31,
   For the Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
   2025   2026   2025   2026 
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities  $(58,095)  $(179,068)  $289,690   $299,168 
Net cash provided by investing activities   563,331    306,192    36,022    122,083 
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities   (281,885)   131,895    (535,989)   (8,769)
Effect of exchange rate changes   (328)   (275)   (45)   7,879 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   223,023    258,744    (210,322)   420,361 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of period  $1,558,386   $1,947,655   $1,991,731   $1,786,038 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period  $1,781,409   $2,206,399   $1,781,409   $2,206,399 

 

 

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
August 31,
   For the Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
   2025   2026   2025   2026 
Cost of revenues  $370,340   $400,005   $629,911   $720,183 
Share-based compensation expenses in cost of revenues   503    512    1,125    1,012 
Non-GAAP cost of revenues   369,837    399,493    628,786    719,171 
                     
Selling and marketing expenses   267,286    226,407    448,059    398,434 
Share-based compensation expenses in selling and marketing expenses   2,905    3,150    5,976    5,877 
Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses   264,381    223,257    442,083    392,557 
                     
General and administrative expenses (note 2)   127,630    132,375    247,939    261,343 
Share-based compensation expenses in general and administrative expenses   8,344    8,169    15,414    16,480 
Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses (note 2)   119,286    124,206    232,525    244,863 
                     
Operating costs and expenses   765,256    758,787    1,325,909    1,379,960 
Share-based compensation expenses in operating costs and expenses   11,752    11,831    22,515    23,369 
Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses   753,504    746,956    1,303,394    1,356,591 
                     
Income from operations   96,097    235,861    110,443    373,065 
Share based compensation expenses   11,752    11,831    22,515    23,369 
Non-GAAP income from operations   107,849    247,692    132,958    396,434 
                     
Net income/(loss) attributable to TAL Education Group   124,084    (47,438)   155,366    360,569 
Share based compensation expenses   11,752    11,831    22,515    23,369 
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to TAL Education Group (note 4)  $135,836   $(35,607)  $177,881   $383,938 
                     
Net income/(loss) per ADS                    
Basic  $0.22   $(0.09)  $0.26   $0.65 
Diluted   0.21    (0.09)   0.26    0.65 
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ADS                    
Basic  $0.24   $(0.06)  $0.30   $0.69 
Diluted   0.24    (0.06)   0.30    0.69 
ADSs used in calculating net income/(loss) per ADS                    
Basic   569,491,224    551,853,660    587,716,623    552,520,710 
Diluted   577,483,833    551,853,660    596,062,947    558,030,651 
ADSs used in calculating Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ADS                    
Basic   569,491,224    551,853,660    587,716,623    552,520,710 
Diluted   577,483,833    551,853,660    596,062,947    558,030,651 

 

Note 4: The tax effect of share-based compensation expenses was immaterial in the second quarter and in the first six months of fiscal year 2027.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(NYSE Ticker: TAL)

 

 

 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

to be held on November 27, 2026

(or any adjourned or postponed meeting thereof)

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an annual general meeting (the “AGM”) of TAL Education Group (the “Company”) will be held at TAL Building No.1, Courtyard No. 9, Qixin Middle Street, Changping District, Beijing, China at 3:00 p.m. (Beijing time) on November 27, 2026. No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the AGM. Instead, the AGM will serve as an open forum for shareholders to discuss Company affairs with management.

 

The board of directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on November 9, 2026 (Eastern Standard Time) as the record date (the “Record Date”) for determining the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and attend the AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

 

Holders of record of our common shares, par value US$0.001 per share (the “Common Shares”), at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to attend the AGM and any adjournment or postponement thereof in person.

 

Holders of the Common Shares may obtain a copy of the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F, free of charge, from the Company’s website at https://ir.tal.com/, from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov, or by contacting TAL Education Group, TAL Building No.1, Courtyard No. 9, Qixin Middle Street, Changping District, Beijing, China, Telephone: +86 10-5292-6669, Email: ir@tal.com.

 

  By Order of the Board of Directors,
  TAL Education Group
   
  /s/ Bangxin Zhang
  Bangxin Zhang
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
  Beijing, China, October 29, 2026

 

 

 

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