New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) is one of China’s leading providers of private educational services, specializing in language training, test preparation and consulting for overseas study. The company’s offerings span a range of subjects, including English language instruction, preparatory courses for examinations such as the TOEFL, GRE and GMAT, and K-12 after-school tutoring. New Oriental’s curriculum is delivered through a combination of in-person learning centers and digital platforms, enabling students across various regions to access its educational resources.

Founded in 1993 by Michael Yu Minhong in Beijing, New Oriental began as a small language school and quickly expanded its footprint. By 2006 the company had grown to a nationwide network of instructional centers and completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Over the years, New Oriental has invested in technology and content development to enhance its classroom experience and build out a suite of online learning tools under brands such as Koolearn.

Today, New Oriental serves students in major cities throughout mainland China, offering both face-to-face instruction and live-streamed online classes. Its service portfolio includes academic tutoring for primary and secondary school students, vocational and professional skills training for adults, as well as consulting services for those seeking to study abroad. The group’s blended learning model integrates interactive multimedia, real-time feedback and a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet evolving educational standards.

Under the leadership of Founder and Chairman Michael Yu, New Oriental continues to adapt to shifts in the education sector, with an emphasis on digital transformation and content innovation. The company is focused on expanding its reach through new online products, strategic partnerships and enhanced educational technologies, aiming to maintain its position as a pioneer in China’s private education landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $53.69 to $54.70
• 50-Day Range: $44.11 to $55.26
• 52-Week Range: $40.66 to $87.26
• Volume: 755,088 shs
• Average Volume: 1.45 million shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 24.10
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $56.60
• Consensus Rating: Hold

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

New Oriental Education & Technology Group scored higher than 42% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

New Oriental Education & Technology Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for New Oriental Education & Technology Group is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

New Oriental Education & Technology Group has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 25.09%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for New Oriental Education & Technology Group are expected to grow by 25.09% in the coming year, from $2.75 to $3.44 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of New Oriental Education & Technology Group is 24.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.58.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of New Oriental Education & Technology Group is 24.09, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.50.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.33. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.85% of the float of New Oriental Education & Technology Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in New Oriental Education & Technology Group has recently increased by 14.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

New Oriental Education & Technology Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

New Oriental Education & Technology Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.85% of the float of New Oriental Education & Technology Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in New Oriental Education & Technology Group has recently increased by 14.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a news sentiment score of 0.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.90 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for New Oriental Education & Technology Group this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for EDU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added New Oriental Education & Technology Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, New Oriental Education & Technology Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

15.50% of the stock of New Oriental Education & Technology Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

EDU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EDU shares performed this year?

New Oriental Education & Technology Group's stock was trading at $64.18 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, EDU shares have decreased by 15.5% and is now trading at $54.2250.

How were New Oriental Education & Technology Group's earnings last quarter?

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE:EDU) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 30th. The company reported $0.61 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.37. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did New Oriental Education & Technology Group's stock split?

Shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group reverse split on the morning of Friday, April 8th 2022.The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Friday, April 8th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Friday, April 8th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split.

Who are New Oriental Education & Technology Group's major shareholders?

New Oriental Education & Technology Group's top institutional shareholders include Aspex Management HK Ltd, Alkeon Capital Management LLC, Bank of America Corp DE and JPMorgan Chase & Co..

How do I buy shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group?

Shares of EDU 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 New Oriental Education & Technology Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that New Oriental Education & Technology Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET), ServiceNow (NOW) and Jabil (JBL).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/30/2025
• Today: 9/17/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 5/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: SCHOOLS
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:EDU
• CIK: 1372920
• Web: www.neworiental.org
• Phone: 861060908000
• Fax: 86-10-6260-5511
• Employees: 75,005
• Year Founded: 1969

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for New Oriental Education & Technology Group: $56.60
• High Price Target: $75.00
• Low Price Target: $44.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +7.3%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.13
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.25
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.45
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.19
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $371.72 million
• Net Margins: 7.59%
• Pretax Margin: 10.95%
• Return on Equity: 11.32%
• Return on Assets: 5.97%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.58
• Quick Ratio: 1.55

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.90 billion
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: $5.29 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.98
• Book Value: $23.30 per share
• Price / Book: 2.26

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.24