New Oriental

EDU

Market cap $7.36B

Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with New Oriental Education (EDU) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

I have maintained a 'Buy' rating for New Oriental Education (EDU) after evaluating its results and prospects. EDU delivered better-than-anticipated revenue and earnings in 3QFY2026, thanks to cross-selling synergies and enhanced operational efficiency. Management's Q4 guidance implies continued high-teens revenue growth; this is supported by expectations of higher learning center utilization and lower marketing expenditures.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

BEIJING, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "New Oriental") (NYSE: EDU/ 9901.SEHK), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026, which is the third quarter of New Oriental's fiscal year 2026. Financial Highlights for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ended February 28, 2026 Total net revenues increased by 19.8% year over year to US$1,417.3 million for the third fiscal quarter of 2026.

BEIJING, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "New Oriental") (NYSE: EDU/ 9901.SEHK), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter ended February 28, 2026, before the U.S. market opens on April 22, 2026. New Oriental's management will host an earnings conference call at 8 AM on April 22, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time (8 PM on April 22, 2026, Beijing/Hong Kong Time).

New Oriental (EDU) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of New Oriental Education (EDU) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

EDU, FIVE, and SANM it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on March 25, 2026.

Here is how New Oriental Education (EDU) and H World Group (HTHT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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