Gaotu Techedu (GOTU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GOTU), formerly known as GSX Techedu, is a Beijing-based provider of online education services in China. Since its founding in 2014, the company has built a technology-driven platform that delivers live, interactive tutoring sessions to students primarily in the K-12 segment. Gaotu Techedu’s rebranding in 2021 underscored its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge digital tools to expand access to quality instruction across core academic subjects.

The company’s main offerings include small-group and one-on-one classes in mathematics, Chinese, English, physics and chemistry, as well as targeted test preparation for high-stakes national and local examinations. Gaotu Techedu employs a proprietary live-streaming system that enables real-time interaction between students and instructors, supplemented by AI-enhanced study aids, homework review services and on-demand course materials. These features are designed to personalize learning pathways and improve academic outcomes.

Serving students in urban and suburban areas throughout China, Gaotu Techedu has expanded its course catalog to address lifelong learning and professional skill development. The company’s digital ecosystem integrates mobile and desktop access, allowing learners to participate in classes from any location. Headquartered in Beijing, Gaotu Techedu is led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Zhu Zhiwei, whose vision emphasizes scalable, tech-enabled education solutions for the evolving needs of Chinese learners.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.90 to $1.93
• 50-Day Range: $1.86 to $2.24
• 52-Week Range: $1.84 to $4.56
• Volume: 207,597 shs
• Average Volume: 420,180 shs
• Market Capitalization: $459.31 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Gaotu Techedu Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Gaotu Techedu scored higher than 4% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 269th out of 275 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: 0.7 / 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 strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Gaotu Techedu has only been the subject of 1 research reports 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 -10.08, 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 -10.08, 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 2.55. 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

1.46% 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 7.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Gaotu Techedu has recently increased by 3.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Gaotu Techedu this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Gaotu Techedu to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.3 / 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 $2.32 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GOTU shares have decreased by 17.5% and is now trading at $1.9150.

How were Gaotu Techedu's earnings last quarter?

Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:GOTU) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 5th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.08) by $0.03. The business had revenue of $240.88 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $232.47 million. Gaotu Techedu had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.09% and a negative net margin of 5.31%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Gaotu Techedu doing a stock buyback?

Gaotu Techedu's board authorized a stock buyback program on Thursday, May 15th 2025, which permits the company to repurchase $0 in shares, according to EventVestor. This permits the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

When did Gaotu Techedu IPO?

Gaotu Techedu (GOTU) raised $208 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, June 6th 2019. The company issued 19,800,000 shares at a price of $9.50-$11.50 per share.

Who are Gaotu Techedu's major shareholders?

Gaotu Techedu's top institutional shareholders include Hsbc Holdings PLC (0.06%), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS (0.01%) and SmartHarvest Portfolios LLC (0.01%).

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), AUO (AUOTY) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/05/2026
• Today: 5/05/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/27/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

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: 17,483
• Year Founded: 2014

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.19)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$46.23 million
• Net Margins: -5.31%
• Pretax Margin: -5.33%
• Return on Equity: -21.09%
• Return on Assets: -5.83%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 0.94
• Quick Ratio: 0.92

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $878.98 million
• Price / Sales: 0.52
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.75 per share
• Price / Book: 2.55

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 239,850,000
• Free Float: 132,157,000
• Market Cap: $459.31 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.64