Gaotu Techedu (GOTU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gaotu Techedu (NYSE:GOTU) is a leading provider of online education and tutoring services based in Beijing, China. Established in 2014, the company has grown rapidly by leveraging technology to deliver live, interactive lessons across a broad range of subjects. Originally founded under the name GSX Techedu, the business rebranded to Gaotu Techedu to reflect its commitment to innovation in education and its expanding portfolio of digital learning solutions.

The company’s core offerings focus on K-12 curriculum support, English language training, and professional skills development. Gaotu Techedu operates a proprietary online teaching platform that connects students with qualified instructors via real-time video, audio and interactive whiteboard functions. Its flagship products include small-class and one-on-one tutoring packages tailored to key examination milestones such as the Gaokao and Zhongkao, as well as extracurricular enrichment courses that support holistic learning.

In addition to academic tutoring, Gaotu Techedu has expanded into adult education and vocational training, offering courses in areas such as finance, technology and foreign languages. Through partnerships with industry experts and educational institutions, the company delivers specialized certificate programs designed to enhance career prospects. Its digital ecosystem also includes mobile applications, on-demand video libraries and AI-driven learning analytics, enabling personalized study plans and progress tracking for millions of users across mainland China.

Leadership at Gaotu Techedu is headed by founder and CEO Xiangdong Dai, who has overseen the company’s growth from a start-up into a publicly traded education technology enterprise. Supported by a management team with backgrounds in both education and software development, Gaotu Techedu continues to invest in R&D, seeking to integrate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and adaptive learning into its platform. With a focus on quality instruction and scalable delivery, the company aims to maintain its position at the forefront of China’s fast-evolving online education market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.54 to $3.62
• 50-Day Range: $3.25 to $4.04
• 52-Week Range: $1.87 to $5.40
• Volume: 358,198 shs
• Average Volume: 2.11 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $901.36 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $5.81
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Gaotu Techedu Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gaotu Techedu scored higher than 41% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 199th out of 290 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

Gaotu Techedu has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Gaotu Techedu has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Gaotu Techedu is -7.27, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Gaotu Techedu is -7.27, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Gaotu Techedu has a P/B Ratio of 3.39. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.87% of the float of Gaotu Techedu has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gaotu Techedu has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gaotu Techedu has recently decreased by 13.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Gaotu Techedu does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Gaotu Techedu does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.87% of the float of Gaotu Techedu has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Gaotu Techedu has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gaotu Techedu has recently decreased by 13.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: N/A
• News Sentiment: N/A

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Gaotu Techedu insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

44.90% of the stock of Gaotu Techedu is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

48.42% of the stock of Gaotu Techedu is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GOTU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GOTU shares performed this year?

Gaotu Techedu's stock was trading at $2.19 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GOTU stock has increased by 62.6% and is now trading at $3.56.

How were Gaotu Techedu's earnings last quarter?

Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GOTU) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The company reported $0.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.05) by $0.12. The company earned $28.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $189.76 million. Gaotu Techedu had a negative net margin of 18.07% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 42.83%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Gaotu Techedu doing a stock buyback?

Gaotu Techedu's board approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, May 15th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $0 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This authorizes the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

How do I buy shares of Gaotu Techedu?

Shares of GOTU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Gaotu Techedu own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Gaotu Techedu investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/26/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: SCHOOLS
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GOTU
• CIK: 1768259
• Web: www.baijia.com
• Phone: 861082826826
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 14,381
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Gaotu Techedu: $5.81
• High Price Target: $5.81
• Low Price Target: $5.81
• Potential Upside/Downside: +63.2%
• Consensus Rating: Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.49)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$143.71 million
• Net Margins: -18.07%
• Pretax Margin: -17.58%
• Return on Equity: -42.83%
• Return on Assets: -16.70%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.11
• Quick Ratio: 1.10

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $623.84 million
• Price / Sales: 1.44
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.05 per share
• Price / Book: 3.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 253,190,000
• Free Float: 139,507,000
• Market Cap: $901.36 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.36