Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for its future performance [5]. Core Views - The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth, with Q3 FY2024 revenue reaching $1.207 billion, a year-over-year increase of 60.1%, significantly exceeding previous guidance [4]. - The company is expanding its store network aggressively, raising its annual expansion target to 30%, with a total of 911 schools and learning centers as of February 29, 2024, representing a 28% year-over-year increase [4]. - Despite some short-term profit impacts from non-recurring items and increased investments in its new business, the overall trend remains positive, with strong performance in its core education and training segments [5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q3 FY2024, the company reported a net income of $87 million, a 6.8% increase year-over-year, and an operating profit of $113 million, up 70.6% year-over-year [4]. - The company’s deferred revenue balance reached $1.52 billion, a 31% year-over-year increase, indicating robust future revenue potential [4]. Revenue Growth - The company’s revenue for FY2024 is projected to be $4.304 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 43.6% compared to FY2023 [6]. - The revenue growth is driven by various segments, including overseas examination training, which grew by 53%, and new educational services, which saw a 73% increase [4]. Profitability Metrics - The gross margin for Q3 FY2024 was 46.6%, a decrease of 4.4 percentage points year-over-year, while the operating profit margin was 9.4%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points year-over-year [4]. - The report notes that the Non-GAAP operating profit margin was 11.7%, slightly below market expectations [4]. Future Projections - The company’s revenue forecasts for FY2024-2026 have been revised upwards to $4.304 billion, $5.621 billion, and $6.894 billion, respectively [5]. - The projected Non-GAAP operating profits for the same period are $510 million, $720 million, and $938 million, reflecting a slight downward adjustment from previous estimates [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [3] Core Views - The company reported FY2024Q3 net revenue of $1.207 billion, a year-over-year increase of 60.1%, exceeding the previous quarter's guidance [1] - The education business showed strong performance during the peak season, with significant revenue growth driven by the rapid expansion of Dongfang Zhenxuan [1] - The company aims for a 30% year-over-year increase in teaching point capacity by the end of FY24 [1] - Non-GAAP operating profit for FY2024Q3 was $141 million, up 60.3% year-over-year, while Non-GAAP net profit was $105 million, up 9.8% year-over-year [1] - The company expects FY2024Q4 revenue to grow by 28% to 31%, reaching between $1.102 billion and $1.127 billion [2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For FY2024Q3, the company achieved a gross margin of 46.59%, with a Non-GAAP operating margin of 11.7% [2] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $2.014 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 51.46% [2] - Deferred revenue stood at $1.522 billion, a year-over-year increase of 30.8% [2] Business Segments - Traditional education services, including study abroad consulting and adult education, saw year-over-year growth rates of 52.6%, 25.7%, and 53.2% respectively [1] - New business lines, particularly in live e-commerce and cultural tourism, contributed significantly to revenue growth, although profit margins were under pressure due to rapid expansion [1][2] Future Outlook - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts, expecting Non-GAAP net profits of $405 million, $543 million, and $688 million for FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026 respectively, representing year-over-year growth rates of 56.3%, 34.1%, and 26.8% [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for New Oriental [1][2][3] Core Views - New Oriental's revenue for Q3 FY24 reached USD 1.207 billion, a year-on-year increase of 60.1%, driven primarily by the growth in non-academic after-school tutoring and overseas test preparation services [1][3] - The company is experiencing strong enrollment growth in non-academic AST, with a projected increase in revenue to USD 241 million for Q3 FY24, representing a 72.7% year-on-year growth [1][3] - The expansion of learning centers is accelerating, with the number of centers increasing to 911, a 27.9% year-on-year growth, and the company aims for a 30% annual growth rate in learning centers [1][3] - The overseas test preparation and consulting business is recovering rapidly, contributing an estimated USD 254 million in revenue for Q3 FY24, a 40.1% year-on-year increase [1][3] - The report projects significant growth potential for non-academic AST, estimating over 2 million enrollments in FY24, with a potential market share of only 6% even at a scale of 12 million enrollments [1][3] Financial Summary - Revenue projections for FY24, FY25, and FY26 are raised to USD 4.213 billion, USD 5.422 billion, and USD 7.044 billion respectively, compared to previous estimates of USD 4 billion, USD 5.22 billion, and USD 6.72 billion [2][3] - Non-GAAP net profit forecasts for FY24, FY25, and FY26 remain at USD 482 million, USD 664 million, and USD 869 million respectively [2][3] - The target price under SOTP valuation is set at USD 110.81, indicating a potential upside of 43.8% from the current price [1][3]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of $1.21 billion for FY24Q3, exceeding previous guidance of $1.07 to $1.09 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 60.1%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was $90 million, up 6.8% year-on-year, while the adjusted net profit was $100 million, reflecting a 9.8% increase [2][3] - The company experienced strong growth in new business segments, particularly in non-academic tutoring and smart learning systems, with a year-on-year increase of 72.7% in educational new business [2][3] - The company expanded its offline presence, with a total of 911 schools and learning centers as of February 2024, an increase of 68 centers since November 2023 [2] Summary by Sections Revenue Performance - FY24Q3 revenue reached $1.21 billion, exceeding guidance and showing a 60.1% year-on-year increase. Key growth drivers included overseas exam training and consultation, which grew by 52.6% and 25.7% respectively, and domestic exam training for adults and college students, which increased by 53.2% [2] Business Expansion - The company has expanded its offline network to 911 locations, with significant growth in non-academic tutoring, which saw a 62.8% increase in enrollment in FY24Q3 [2] - The active paid user count for smart learning systems reached 188,000, a 74.1% year-on-year increase [2] Profitability and Costs - The gross margin for FY24Q3 was 46.6%, down 4.4 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to the impact of the Dongfang Zhenxuan business. However, the new education business showed significant gross margin growth [2] - Management expenses decreased, with a sales expense ratio of 13.4% and a management expense ratio of 23.8%, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 0.3 and 4.7 percentage points respectively [2] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that traditional business is growing rapidly, and the demand for non-academic tutoring is strong. The company is expected to benefit from increased market concentration following supply-side adjustments in the education sector [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a BUY rating for New Oriental with a target price of US$102.50, revised from the previous target of US$104.50, indicating a potential upside of 33.0% from the current price of US$77.08 [2][3]. Core Insights - New Oriental's total net revenue for 3QFY24 increased by 60.1% year-over-year (YoY) to US$1,207 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of US$1,098 million by 10% [2]. - Non-GAAP net income rose by 9.8% YoY to US$105 million, although it fell short of the consensus estimate of US$132 million due to investments in East Buy and rapid capacity expansion affecting margin growth [2]. - The company expects total revenue for 4QFY24 to grow by 28-31% YoY, projecting revenue between US$1,102 million and US$1,127 million, compared to the consensus estimate of US$1,096 million [2]. Financial Performance Summary - For FY24E, total revenue is forecasted at US$4,293 million, with adjusted net profit expected to reach US$456.1 million [6]. - The revenue growth forecast for FY25E and FY26E has been increased by 8-10%, while earnings forecasts for the same periods have been trimmed by 3-6% due to the impact of capacity expansion on margins [2][6]. - The educational business segment showed strong momentum, with overseas test prep and study consulting revenue growing by 52.6% and 25.7% YoY, respectively, contributing approximately 21% to total revenue [2]. Capacity Expansion and Strategic Initiatives - New Oriental's capacity expansion accelerated, with the number of schools and learning centers increasing by 28% YoY to 911 as of the end of 3QFY24 [2]. - The company has raised its capacity expansion plan for FY24, now expecting a 30% YoY increase, up from the previous estimate of 20% [2]. - Investments in East Buy are aimed at enhancing private label product development and supply chain management, which is expected to drive customer base expansion and user engagement [2]. Valuation Methodology - The report employs a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation, attributing US$91.6 million to the educational and consulting business, US$6.8 million to East Buy, and US$4.2 million to the tourism business, reflecting their respective growth prospects and market positions [7][8].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for New Oriental Education Technology (9901 HK) with a target price of HKD 89.00, indicating a potential upside of 25.5% from the current closing price of HKD 70.90 [1][7]. Core Insights - In Q3 FY2024, New Oriental's revenue reached USD 1.207 billion, a year-on-year increase of 60%, driven by growth in new educational businesses and self-operated sales from Dongfang Zhenxuan [1]. - Adjusted operating profit was USD 140 million with an operating margin of 12%, remaining stable year-on-year, while adjusted net profit was USD 105 million, below expectations due to expansion costs and discounts on self-operated products [1][2]. - The company has increased its teaching points to 911, with a management forecast of over 30% expansion for FY2024, up from the previous 20% [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue for Q3 FY2024 was USD 1.207 billion, exceeding Bloomberg consensus estimates of USD 1.088 billion [1][4]. - The traditional business segments, including study abroad consulting and exam preparation, saw revenue growth of 53% and 26% respectively, contributing 22% to total revenue [1][4]. - New business revenue grew by 73%, contributing approximately 20% to total revenue, with non-academic training enrollment increasing by 63% to 355,000 students [1][4]. - The gross margin for the education business improved by 2.8 percentage points year-on-year, while the operating margin increased by 8 percentage points [1][2]. Financial Forecast and Valuation - For Q4 FY2024, revenue is expected to grow by 38% to USD 1.184 billion, with an anticipated operating margin decline of 3 percentage points to 6% due to increased investments in Dongfang Zhenxuan and seasonal business impacts [2][5]. - The report projects a revenue increase of 30% for FY2025, with continued optimization of profit margins [2][5]. - The target price adjustment reflects a valuation of 25 times the education business's earnings, with a projected profit growth rate of 48% for FY2025 [2][5].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - New Oriental reported an operating margin of 9.4% and a non-GAAP operating margin of 11.7% for the quarter, reflecting a strong bottom line performance [4][14] - Operating costs and expenses increased by 59.1% year-over-year to $1,093.9 million, with non-GAAP operating costs rising by 60.1% to $1,066.4 million [13] - Net income attributable to New Oriental was $87.2 million, a 6.8% increase year-over-year, while non-GAAP net income was $104.7 million, representing a 9.8% increase [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overseas test prep business saw a revenue increase of approximately 53% in dollar terms or 59% in RMB terms year-over-year [5] - The overseas study consulting business recorded a revenue increase of about 26% in dollar terms or 31% in RMB terms year-over-year [6] - New educational business initiatives reported a revenue increase of 73% in dollar terms or 80% in RMB terms year-over-year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The top 10 cities in China contributed over 60% of the non-academic tutoring courses business, with approximately 355,000 student enrollments recorded [6] - The intelligence learning system and device business had approximately 188,000 active paid users, with over 55% of revenue coming from the top 10 cities [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - New Oriental plans to increase its capacity by about 30% for the fiscal year, with new learning centers expected to open in cities with strong performance [18] - The company aims to leverage new technologies such as AI and ChatGPT to enhance its offerings and improve operational efficiency [19][20] - The strategic focus includes sustaining healthy growth and expanding market share across all business lines [4][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining healthy growth despite Q4 typically being a slower quarter due to seasonality [17] - The company anticipates total net revenue for Q4 2024 to be in the range of $1,101.5 million to $1,127.3 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 28% to 31% in dollar terms [19] - Management highlighted the importance of adhering to guidance from Chinese authorities to enhance the nation's education level [20] Other Important Information - New Oriental's cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, and short-term investments totaled approximately $4.8 billion [11] - The company has authorized a share repurchase program, extending it through May 31, 2024, with approximately $195.3 million repurchased as of April 23, 2024 [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth in different business segments in Q4 and capacity expansion sustainability - Management noted that Q4 is expected to be slower due to seasonality, but they remain optimistic about revenue growth across segments, with a capacity expansion guidance raised to 30% [22][24][25] Question: Education business margin expansion - Management indicated that the education business is seeing meaningful gross profit margin and non-GAAP operating margin expansion, with expectations for continued improvement in fiscal year 2025 [28][30] Question: East Buy margin volatility impact - Management could not provide specific financial results for East Buy but expressed optimism about its long-term growth and profitability [34] Question: Retention and utilization rates for learning centers - Management reported improving retention and utilization rates for both high school and non-academic courses, with a shorter breakeven period for new learning centers [38][40] Question: Operating cash flow drop and capital allocation - Management suggested analyzing cash flow on a year-over-year basis due to seasonality and confirmed ongoing share repurchase plans while discussing potential dividends [44][46] Question: Factors leading to larger loss from equity method investments - Management attributed the losses to a one-time impact from previous policy changes affecting investor companies [48][49]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of confirming the sustainability of stock trends for profitable short-term investing, highlighting the utility of a "Recent Price Strength" screen to identify stocks with strong fundamentals and upward momentum [1]. Group 1: Stock Performance - New Oriental Education (EDU) has shown a solid price increase of 17% over the past 12 weeks, indicating investor confidence in its potential upside [2]. - The stock has maintained a price increase of 1% over the last four weeks, suggesting that the upward trend is still intact [2]. - EDU is currently trading at 86.2% of its 52-week High-Low Range, indicating it may be on the verge of a breakout [2]. Group 2: Fundamental Strength - EDU carries a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), placing it in the top 20% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises, which are critical for near-term price movements [3]. - The Zacks Rank system has a strong track record, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks averaging an annual return of +25% since 1988 [3]. - The Average Broker Recommendation for EDU is 1 (Strong Buy), reflecting high optimism from the brokerage community regarding its near-term price performance [3]. Group 3: Investment Strategy - The article suggests that investors should consider other stocks that pass the "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating a broader strategy for identifying potential winning stocks [4]. - The Zacks Premium Screens offer over 45 strategically created options to help investors find stocks that could outperform the market [4].

Financial Performance - Total net revenues for the third fiscal quarter of 2024 increased by 60.1% year over year to US$1,207.3 million[2] - Operating income rose by 70.6% year over year to US$113.4 million, with a GAAP operating margin of 9.4%[10] - Net income attributable to New Oriental increased by 6.8% year over year to US$87.2 million, with diluted net income per ADS of US$0.52[11] - New Oriental reported net revenues of $1,207,286 for the three months ended February 29, 2024, representing an increase of 60% compared to $754,153 for the same period in 2023[29] - Operating income for the same period was $113,432, up from $66,491, indicating a significant improvement in operational efficiency[29] - The company’s net income attributable to shareholders was $87,167, compared to $81,648 in the prior year, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 6.2%[29] - For the three months ended February 29, 2024, net income attributable to New Oriental was $87,167, an increase of 6.3% from $81,648 for the same period in 2023[31] - Non-GAAP net income attributable to New Oriental for the three months ended February 29, 2024, was $104,716, compared to $95,362 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a growth of 9.8%[31] - For the nine months ended February 29, 2024, net revenues were $3,176,907, a significant increase of 48.7% from $2,137,189 in the same period of 2023[37] - Operating income for the nine months ended February 29, 2024, was $339,898, compared to $141,992 for the same period in 2023, marking an increase of 139.5%[37] - Non-GAAP operating income for the nine months ended February 29, 2024, was $436,559, up from $201,242 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a growth of 116.7%[39] Cash and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, and short-term investments totaled approximately US$4.8 billion by the end of the quarter[5] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $2,013,627 as of February 29, 2024, from $1,662,982 as of May 31, 2023, showing a growth of 21%[27] - Total current assets rose to $5,127,095, up from $4,413,887, marking an increase of 16%[27] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period on February 29, 2024, were $2,189,074, compared to $1,431,001 at the end of the same period in 2023[35] - The company’s total assets reached $7,189,543, an increase from $6,392,458, representing a growth of 12.5%[27] Liabilities and Expenses - Operating costs and expenses increased by 59.1% year over year to US$1,093.9 million, driven by growth in East Buy private label products[8] - The company’s operating cost and expenses totaled $1,093,854, compared to $687,662 in the previous year, reflecting a 59% increase[29] - Total liabilities increased to $3,039,460 from $2,577,670, which is a rise of 17.9%[27] - Total operating costs and expenses for the three months ended February 29, 2024, were $1,093,854, up 59% from $687,662 in the same period of 2023[31] Deferred Revenue and Enrollment - Deferred revenue increased by 30.8% year over year to US$1,521.7 million, reflecting cash collected upfront from customers[14] - New educational business initiatives achieved 72.7% revenue growth year over year, with approximately 355,000 student enrollments in non-academic tutoring courses[5] - The total number of schools and learning centers reached 911, an increase of 199 compared to the previous year[4] Future Outlook - The company expects total net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 to be in the range of US$1,101.5 million to US$1,127.3 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 28% to 31%[17]

Financial Performance - For the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, net revenue increased by 60.1% year-over-year to $1,207.3 million[3] - Operating profit for the third quarter rose by 70.6% year-over-year to $113.4 million[3] - Net profit attributable to New Oriental shareholders increased by 6.8% year-over-year to $87.2 million[3] - For the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, the company's net revenue was $1,207.3 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 60.1%[10] - The company reported a Non-GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders of $104.7 million for the third quarter, a year-over-year increase of 9.8%[14] - New Oriental's net profit attributable to shareholders for the nine months ended February 29, 2024, was $282,619, compared to $148,382 for the same period in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 90.4%[35] - The diluted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) for the three months ended February 29, 2024, was $0.52, compared to $0.48 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 8%[29] - New Oriental's basic net profit per American depositary share (ADS) increased to $1.71 for the nine months ended February 29, 2024, compared to $0.88 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of 94.3%[38] - The diluted net profit per ADS under non-GAAP increased to $2.05 for the nine months ended February 29, 2024, up from $1.14 in the same period of 2023, reflecting an increase of 80.7%[38] Revenue and Growth - Revenue from overseas exam preparation and consulting services grew by approximately 52.6% and 25.7% respectively[8] - Non-academic tutoring business revenue increased by 72.7%, with 355,000 registrations in nearly 60 cities[8] - For the first nine months of fiscal year 2024, the company's net revenue was $3,176.9 million, a year-over-year increase of 48.6%[16] - For the three months ended February 29, 2024, New Oriental reported a net revenue of $3,176,907, an increase from $2,137,189 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 48.7%[35] Operating Costs and Expenses - Operating costs and expenses for the quarter were $1,093.9 million, up 59.1% year-over-year, with a significant increase in costs related to self-operated products and live e-commerce[11] - The total operating costs and expenses for the three months ended February 29, 2024, amounted to $1,093,854, up from $687,662 in the previous year, which is an increase of approximately 59%[29] - The company incurred general and administrative expenses of $287,809 for the three months ended February 29, 2024, compared to $215,471 for the same period in 2023, which is an increase of approximately 33.5%[31] - Total operating expenses for the three months ended February 29, 2024, were $1,093,854, compared to $687,662 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of about 59.0%[31] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company recorded a net operating cash flow of approximately $109.4 million for the quarter[8] - As of February 29, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to $2,013.6 million, with deferred revenue increasing by 30.8% year-over-year to $1,521.7 million[15] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $2,013,627 as of February 29, 2024, compared to $1,662,982 as of May 31, 2023, marking a growth of approximately 21%[27] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $2,189,074 as of February 29, 2024, compared to $1,431,001 at the end of the same period in 2023, indicating a year-over-year increase of about 53.0%[34] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended February 29, 2024, was $745,808 thousand, an increase from $549,399 thousand in the same period of 2023, representing a rise of 35.7%[39] Future Outlook - The company expects net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 to be between $1,101.5 million and $1,127.3 million, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 28% to 31%[18] Shareholder Returns - The company has authorized a share repurchase plan allowing for the repurchase of up to $400 million of its American Depositary Shares or common stock[9] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of February 29, 2024, were $7,189,543, up from $6,392,458 as of May 31, 2023, reflecting an increase of about 12%[27] - Total liabilities increased to $3,039,460 as of February 29, 2024, compared to $2,577,670 as of May 31, 2023, which is an increase of approximately 18%[28] - The company’s total equity rose to $4,150,083 as of February 29, 2024, from $3,814,788 as of May 31, 2023, indicating an increase of about 9%[28]