Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [6][4][22] Core Views - The company has shown a steady improvement in Non-GAAP operating profit margin, achieving a revenue of $1.523 billion in Q1 FY2026, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%, exceeding previous expectations [1][9] - The K12 business outlook remains positive, with expectations for revenue acceleration in FY2026Q2, projected to grow by 9%-12% [3][20] - A three-year shareholder return plan has been announced, with plans to distribute at least 50% of the previous fiscal year's net profit to shareholders, including a cash dividend of approximately $190 million and a share buyback plan of up to $300 million [3][20] Business Performance Summary - K9 education new business revenue increased by 15%, with non-subject training participants reaching 530,000, a 10% increase [2][11] - High school training revenue grew by 7%, impacted by scheduling and regional discounts [2][11] - The study abroad and university student business revenues increased by 1% and 14% respectively, outperforming previous expectations [2][11] - The company plans to enhance K12 business product capabilities and quality, anticipating improved retention rates and revenue growth [2][11] Financial Forecasts and Metrics - Revenue projections for FY2026 are set at $5.453 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 11.3% [5][24] - The adjusted net profit forecasts for FY2026-2028 are $430 million, $483 million, and $532 million respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 22.6, 20.2, and 18.3 [4][22] - The company maintains a gross margin of 58.1% and continues to improve operational efficiency, with management and sales expense ratios decreasing [17][24]

Core Viewpoint - The company has announced its third-quarter financial report for 2025, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, and has also established a joint venture company named Carbon Nest New Material Technology (Tengzhou) Co., Ltd. [7][10][8] Financial Data Summary - The third-quarter financial report for 2025 has not been audited [3] - The company reported a revenue of 17.407 million yuan from its computing power business, accounting for 6.24% of the main business revenue, with costs amounting to 9.8892 million yuan [10] Shareholder Information - The company guarantees the accuracy of the quarterly report and the financial information provided by its management team [2][6] Joint Venture Establishment - The joint venture, Carbon Nest New Material Technology (Tengzhou) Co., Ltd., has been registered with a capital of 100 million yuan and focuses on high-performance fibers and composite materials [8] Board Meeting and Resolutions - The sixth board meeting was held on October 28, 2025, where the third-quarter report was approved unanimously by all attending directors [14]

Core Viewpoint - The majority of popular Chinese concept stocks closed down on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index falling by 1.23% [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Alibaba, Ctrip, and Baidu each experienced declines of over 1% [1] - Futu Holdings saw an increase of over 3% [1] - Xpeng Motors rose by over 1%, while Li Auto and Manbang both dropped by over 1% [1] - New Oriental Education fell by over 3% [1]

Core Insights - The company has entered a stable growth trajectory, with total net revenue increasing by 6.1% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong operational capabilities and sustainable profitability [4][10][18] Business Performance - New educational business initiatives recorded a revenue increase of approximately 15% year over year for Q1 2026, with the top 10 cities contributing over 50% of this revenue [1][2] - The non-academic tutoring business has expanded to around 60 cities, with market penetration particularly strong in high-tier cities, where the top 10 cities contribute over 60% of this segment [2] - The overseas test prep business saw a revenue increase of about 1% year over year, while the overseas study consulting business recorded a 2% increase [3][10] Financial Highlights - Non-GAAP operating margin reached 22%, reflecting a year-over-year improvement of 100 basis points [3] - Operating income for the quarter was $310.8 million, a 6% increase year over year, while non-GAAP operating income was $335.5 million, representing an 11.3% increase [10] - Net cash flow generated from operations was approximately $192.3 million, with capital expenditure at $55.4 million [11] Future Guidance - The company expects total net revenue for Q2 2026 to be in the range of $1,132.1 million to $1,263.3 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 9% to 12% [14] - For the full fiscal year 2026, total net revenue is projected to be between $5,145.3 million and $5,390.3 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 5% to 10% [15] Shareholder Returns - The company announced an ordinary cash dividend of $0.12 per common share, totaling approximately $190 million, to be paid in two installments [16][17] - A new share repurchase program allows for the repurchase of up to $300 million of its ADS or common shares over the next 12 months [17] Operational Efficiency - The company has focused on cost management and operational efficiency, which contributed to margin expansion despite challenges in the overseas-related business [39][40] - The effective utilization of resources and cost control measures are expected to continue supporting margin improvements throughout the fiscal year [39]

Exhibit 99.1 New Oriental Announces Results for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended August 31, 2025 BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2025 /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 first fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2025, which is the first quarter of New Oriental's fiscal year 2026. Financial Highlights for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended Au ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenue increased by 6.1% year over year, reaching $1,412.6 million [4] - Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 22%, a year-over-year increase of 100 basis points [4] - Operating income rose by 6% year over year to $310.8 million [11] - Net income attributable to New Oriental decreased by 1.9% year over year to $240.7 million [12] - Non-GAAP net income decreased by 1.6% year over year to $258.3 million [12] - Deferred revenue increased by 10% year over year to $1,906.7 million [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Overseas test prep business revenue increased by about 1% year over year [5] - Overseas study consulting business revenue increased by about 2% year over year [5] - Adults and university students business revenue increased by 14% year over year [5] - New educational business initiatives recorded a revenue increase of about 15% year over year [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-academic tutoring business expanded to around 60 cities, with top 10 cities contributing over 60% of revenue [6] - Intelligent learning system and device business tested in around 60 cities, with top 10 cities contributing over 50% of revenue [7] - Integrated tourism-related business connected across 55 cities, with top 10 cities contributing over 50% of revenue [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing operational resilience and sustainable profitability [4] - Plans to increase presence in cities with stronger performance while managing resources carefully [15] - Continued investments in AI and OMO (online merging offline) systems to improve educational services [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about improving margins and operational efficiency while maintaining cost control [15] - Guidance for total net revenue in Q2 2026 is projected to be between $1,132.1 million and $1,263.3 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 9% to 12% [16] - Full fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance remains between $5,145.3 million and $5,390.3 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 5% to 10% [16] Other Important Information - The company announced a cash dividend of $0.12 per common share and a share repurchase program of up to $300 million [17][18] - The effective tax rate for Q1 was higher due to special circumstances, expected to normalize in future quarters [54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Competition landscape in K-12 business - Management noted increased competition during summer but highlighted improved student retention and enrollment in autumn classes [22][23] Question: Share-based compensation increase - The increase in share-based compensation was attributed to grants issued in the previous fiscal year, expected to remain at similar levels in upcoming quarters [28][29] Question: Overseas business growth breakdown - Management indicated that younger age groups in overseas test prep grew over 25% year over year, while consulting business saw strong growth in non-U.S. and U.K. markets [34][35] Question: Operating margin outlook - Management expects continued margin expansion driven by cost control and operational efficiency, with optimism for Q2 [49][50] Question: Tax rate expectations - The effective tax rate was higher in Q1 due to special circumstances, with expectations for it to normalize in future quarters [54]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenue increased by 6.1% year-over-year, reaching $1,412.6 million [4] - Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 22%, a year-over-year increase of 100 basis points [4] - Operating income rose by 6% year-over-year to $310.8 million [11] - Net income attributable to New Oriental decreased by 1.9% year-over-year to $240.7 million [12] - Net cash flow from operations was approximately $192.3 million [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Overseas test prep business revenue increased by about 1% year-over-year [5] - Overseas study consulting business revenue increased by about 2% year-over-year [5] - Adults and university students business revenue increased by 14% year-over-year [5] - New educational business initiatives recorded a revenue increase of about 15% year-over-year [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-academic tutoring business expanded to around 60 cities, with top 10 cities contributing over 60% of revenue [6] - Intelligent learning system and device business tested in around 60 cities, with top 10 cities contributing over 50% of revenue [7] - Integrated tourism-related business connected across 55 cities, with top 10 cities contributing over 50% of revenue [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing operational resilience and sustainable profitability [4] - Continued investments in new education business initiatives, particularly in AI and OMO systems [8] - Strategic approach to capacity expansion and hiring to ensure quality offerings [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about improving margins and operational efficiency [15] - Guidance for total net revenue in Q2 2026 is projected to be between $1,132.1 million and $1,263.3 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 9%-12% [16] - Full fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance remains between $5,145.3 million and $5,390.3 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 5%-10% [16] Other Important Information - Shareholder return plan includes a cash dividend of $0.12 per common share and a share repurchase program of up to $300 million [17][18] - Deferred revenue increased by 10% year-over-year to $1,906.7 million [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Competition landscape in K-12 business - Management noted increased competition during summer but highlighted improved student retention and enrollment in autumn classes [22][23] Question: Share-based compensation increase - The increase in share-based compensation was attributed to grants issued to management and staff, with expectations of similar levels in upcoming quarters [28][29] Question: Overseas business growth breakdown - Overseas test prep for younger age groups grew over 25% year-over-year, while consulting business saw strong growth in non-U.S. and U.K. markets [34][35] Question: Operating margin outlook - Margin expansion was driven by better utilization and cost control, with expectations for continued improvement throughout the year [48][49] Question: Tax rate expectations - The effective tax rate was higher due to special circumstances, with expectations for it to remain elevated in the near term [53] Question: Shareholder return policy - The company plans to maintain a high payout ratio and continue share buybacks as part of its capital allocation strategy [40][41]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenue increased by 6.1% year over year, reaching $1,412.2 million [4][11] - Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 22%, a year-over-year increase of 100 basis points [4] - Operating income rose by 6% year over year to $310.8 million [11] - Net income attributable to New Oriental decreased by 1.9% year over year to $240.7 million [12] - Deferred revenue increased by 10% year over year to $1,906.7 million [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Overseas test prep business revenue increased by about 1% year over year [5] - Overseas study consulting business revenue increased by about 2% year over year [5] - Adults and university students business revenue increased by 14% year over year [5] - New educational business initiatives recorded a revenue increase of about 15% year over year [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The top 10 cities contributed over 60% of the non-academic tutoring business revenue [5] - The top 10 cities contributed over 50% of the intelligent learning system and device business revenue [6] - Integrated tourism-related business connected across 55 cities, with the top 10 cities contributing over 50% of revenue [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing operational resilience and sustainable profitability [4] - Continued investments in new education business initiatives aim to facilitate students' all-around development [5] - The company is leveraging AI to streamline internal operations and improve teaching efficiency [8][9] - A strategic approach to capacity expansion and hiring is being implemented to ensure quality offerings [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about improving margins and operational efficiency while maintaining cost control [15] - Guidance for total net revenue in Q2 FY 2026 is projected to be between $1,132.1 million and $1,263.3 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 9% to 12% [16] - For the full fiscal year 2026, total net revenue is expected to be between $5,145.3 million and $5,390.3 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 5% to 10% [16] Other Important Information - A shareholder return plan has been initiated, including a cash dividend of $0.12 per common share and a share repurchase program of up to $300 million [17][18] - The effective tax rate for Q1 was higher due to special circumstances, expected to normalize in future quarters [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: Competition in K-12 Business - Management noted that K-12 business revenue growth is expected to accelerate, with K-9 new business projected to grow around 20% year-over-year in Q2 [21][24] Question: Share-Based Compensation Increase - The increase in share-based compensation was attributed to grants issued in the previous fiscal year, with expectations for similar levels in upcoming quarters [26][27] Question: Overseas Business Performance - Overseas test prep for younger age groups grew over 25% year over year, while consulting business in Asia showed strong growth [29][32] Question: Shareholder Return Policy - The shareholder return policy is based on net profit and cash flow expectations, with a commitment to maintain a high payout ratio [35][37] Question: Operating Margin Outlook - Management expects margin expansion to continue, driven by cost control and operational efficiency [41][44] Question: Tax Rate Expectations - The effective tax rate in Q1 was higher due to special circumstances, with expectations for it to normalize in future quarters [46]

Core Insights - New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. has released its unaudited financial report for the initial quarter, highlighting significant developments in its operations and financial performance [1] Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of approximately $X million for the quarter, reflecting a Y% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Net income for the quarter was reported at $X million, showing a Z% growth year-over-year [1] Operational Highlights - New Oriental has expanded its online education offerings, which contributed to the revenue growth [1] - The company has seen an increase in student enrollment numbers, indicating a positive trend in demand for its educational services [1] Market Position - As a key player in China's private education sector, New Oriental continues to adapt to regulatory changes and market dynamics [1] - The company remains focused on enhancing its technological capabilities to improve educational delivery and student engagement [1]

Core Insights - New Oriental reported a net revenue of $1.523 billion for Q1 of fiscal year 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.1% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was $241 million, showing a slight decline of 1.9% compared to the previous year [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from overseas exam preparation and consulting services grew by approximately 1% and 2% year-on-year, respectively [1] - Domestic exam preparation services targeting adults and university students saw a significant increase of about 14.4% year-on-year [1] - New education business revenue experienced a robust growth of 15.3% year-on-year [1]