Bright Scholar Education (BEDU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bright Scholar Education Holding Ltd is one of China’s largest operators of K-12 and early childhood education services. Since opening its first campus in 2007, the company has grown into a nationwide network of kindergartens, boarding schools and international schools, serving students from preschool through high school. Bright Scholar’s mission is to offer bilingual and international curricula that blend Eastern and Western educational philosophies, preparing learners for global citizenship.

The company’s core business activities span three main segments: early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling, and supplementary services. Its early education division includes Montessori-inspired kindergartens and play-based preschools that emphasize creativity and foundational skills. The primary and secondary arm offers day and boarding programs, featuring Chinese national standards alongside International Baccalaureate (IB) and A-Level tracks. Bright Scholar also provides after-school enrichment programs, summer camps and consultation services to support student development beyond the classroom.

Bright Scholar’s footprint covers more than 25 provinces and municipalities in China, with over 120 campuses and more than 60,000 enrolled students. The group has extended its reach through partnerships and acquisitions in North America and Europe, operating overseas learning centers that cater to expatriate families and local students seeking an international education. This diversified geographic presence allows the company to tap into growing urban markets while exploring new opportunities abroad.

The company is governed by an experienced leadership team with deep roots in both education and corporate management. The board and executive officers bring together veteran educators, international school administrators and finance professionals, ensuring robust corporate governance and educational excellence. Bright Scholar continues to invest in teacher training, digital learning platforms and curriculum development to maintain its competitive position and drive long-term growth.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.73 to $1.73
• 50-Day Range: $1.51 to $1.89
• 52-Week Range: $1.35 to $2.41
• Volume: 200 shs
• Average Volume: 9,844 shs
• Market Capitalization: $51.43 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BEDU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BEDU shares performed this year?

Bright Scholar Education's stock was trading at $1.72 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BEDU stock has increased by 0.6% and is now trading at $1.73.

How were Bright Scholar Education's earnings last quarter?

Bright Scholar Education (NYSE:BEDU) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 28th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $55.20 million for the quarter. Bright Scholar Education had a negative net margin of 58.44% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.31%.
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When did Bright Scholar Education's stock split?

Bright Scholar Education shares reverse split on the morning of Friday, August 19th 2022.The 1-4 reverse split was announced on Friday, August 19th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, August 19th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 25 shares after the split.

When did Bright Scholar Education IPO?

Bright Scholar Education (BEDU) raised $135 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, May 18th 2017. The company issued 15,000,000 shares at $8.00-$10.00 per share. Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank Securities acted as the underwriters for the IPO and China Merchants Securities (HK) and BNP Paribas were co-managers.

How do I buy shares of Bright Scholar Education?

Shares of BEDU 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 Bright Scholar Education own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bright Scholar Education investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU), Adobe (ADBE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/28/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/01/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 8/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: SCHOOLS
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BEDU
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:BEDU
• CIK: 1696355
• Web: www.brightscholar.com
• Phone: 8675766832506
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,193
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($4.70)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.83
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$140.52 million
• Net Margins: -58.44%
• Pretax Margin: -50.32%
• Return on Equity: 2.31%
• Return on Assets: 0.61%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.68
• Quick Ratio: 0.67

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $247.56 million
• Price / Sales: 0.21
• Cash Flow: $0.31 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.59
• Book Value: $2.88 per share
• Price / Book: 0.60

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,730,000
• Free Float: 4,521,000
• Market Cap: $51.43 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.36