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EpicQuest Education Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and an Operations Update
Globenewswire· 2026-01-28 21:15
Core Insights - EpicQuest Education Group International Limited reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 10% for the fiscal year 2025, reaching $8.95 million, driven by the success of its higher education institutions and innovative programs [2][4] - The flagship institution, Davis University, achieved its first year of profitability, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy [2][10] - The company has adopted a dual strategy focusing on career-oriented programs and international collaborations, which has led to increased enrollment despite challenges in the U.S. education market [2][16] Financial Performance - Revenues for fiscal year 2025 were $8.95 million, an increase of $0.79 million or 9.7% from $8.15 million in fiscal 2024 [4] - Gross profit rose to $5.93 million, up by $0.62 million or 11.7% compared to $5.31 million in fiscal 2024, attributed to improved cost management [5] - Operating costs decreased by 20.6% to $10.11 million from $12.74 million in fiscal 2024, primarily due to a reduction in general and administrative expenses [6] - The operating loss narrowed to $4.18 million, a decrease of 43.7% from a loss of $7.43 million in fiscal 2024 [7] - Net loss was $2.53 million, down 61.5% from a net loss of $6.57 million in fiscal 2024 [9][11] Cash and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, the company had $4.75 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of 313.0% from $1.15 million in the previous year [12] - Working capital improved to $7.41 million with a current ratio of 1.83x, compared to $2.03 million and a current ratio of 1.21x in the prior year [12] - Net cash used in operating activities decreased to $2.95 million from $9.48 million in fiscal 2024, reflecting improved financial performance [13] Enrollment and Programs - Davis University saw an 85.0% increase in international student enrollment in the first academic quarter of 2025, with 407 international students compared to 220 in the same quarter of 2024 [19] - The company’s foundational programs enrolled 220 students for the 2025-2026 academic year, up from 102 the previous year, indicating strong demand for these offerings [23] - EduGlobal College's cooperative diploma programs, which started in Fall 2025, are expected to enhance domestic recruiting efforts by providing students with work experience [21] Strategic Initiatives - The company was awarded the CES Speed Award for Global Branding, highlighting its success in international brand acceleration [3] - EpicQuest Education is developing an AI-powered platform to enhance student engagement and tutoring, aiming to provide personalized learning experiences [3] - The company has entered into various agreements to expand its international reach, including a partnership with The Lyceum Campus in Sri Lanka and an agency agreement with MSM Unify to recruit students from Africa and the Middle East [25][26]