Core Insights - New Oriental celebrated its 32nd anniversary on November 16, with founder Yu Minhong expressing gratitude to employees and supporters from Antarctica, emphasizing themes of perseverance and future vision [1][3] - The internal letter aimed to position New Oriental as a "sower of hope" and to establish Dongfang Zhenxuan as a representative of "merchant conscience" [3] Employee Reactions - The internal letter received mixed reactions, with some employees feeling disconnected from Yu's Antarctic experience, leading to discussions on social media about the disparity between the leadership's situation and employees' work pressures [5][6][8] - Employees expressed feelings of irony regarding the letter's content, as many were still working late on the anniversary, highlighting a lack of empathy from leadership [6][7] Company Background - New Oriental was founded in 1993 and became the first Chinese education institution to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006, expanding into various sectors including study abroad consulting and online education [8] - The company has faced significant challenges in recent years, including a sharp decline in stock price and market value, prompting a shift towards live-streaming e-commerce and diversification into cultural tourism [8] Financial Performance - For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, New Oriental reported a net profit drop of 73.7% to $7.1 million, primarily due to losses from Dongfang Zhenxuan and goodwill impairment [9] - The company's revenue growth slowed significantly, with fiscal year 2025 revenue growth dropping from 43.9% to 13.6% [9] - In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, New Oriental's net revenue was $1.523 billion, a 6.1% year-over-year increase, driven by new educational business growth [9] - The company projects second-quarter fiscal year 2026 net revenue between $1.132 billion and $1.163 billion, with an expected year-over-year growth rate of 9% to 12% [9] Market Performance - On November 17, New Oriental's stock in Hong Kong rose by 0.35% to HKD 41.48, with a market capitalization of HKD 65.6 billion [10] - In the U.S. market, New Oriental's stock fell by 1.24% to $53.27, with a market capitalization of $8.373 billion [12]

每经编辑｜程鹏 "老板在南极，员工在加班。"这是不少网友在看到俞敏洪的最新全员信后的第一反应。 俞敏洪在南极旅游。 11月16日，新东方迎来成立32周年纪念日，创始人俞敏洪身处南极发布内部信，向全体员工及支持者致谢。他在信中以"冰雪中的坚守"为主题回顾创业历 程并擘画未来。 同时他在信中提出，新东方要成为"希望的播种者"，东方甄选应成"商家良知的代表"，新东方文旅要"让更多的人把世界装在心里"。 截图来源：正观新闻 有网友统计，内部信全文提及17次"我"和5次"南极"，却对员工当下的工作压力鲜有提及。一名网友发布"给俞敏洪的一封回信"，称"您在南极看冰山，我 在出租屋看数字。" | I | | --- | 内部信发布后引发关注，但并未收获预期的共鸣，有员工表示无法与正在旅游的老板共情，类似言论在多个社交平台引热议。疑有员工发文调侃与吐槽， 称"今夜，所有xdfer（新东方人）都是南极人"，暗指老板的"远方"与员工的"现场"形成鲜明对比。 另据正观新闻报道，有新东方教育板块员工透露，纪念日当天仍在上完课连夜加班做续费方案，看到信中对南极风光的描述"只觉得讽刺"。还有一些员工 在社交媒体上表示"无法共情"。 截至 ...

Core Insights - New Oriental Education Technology Group has launched a new book titled "From Now On, the World is in Front of Me: Insights on International Education for Chinese Families" [2] - The CEO of New Oriental, Zhou Chenggang, shared insights from his long-term research on international education, emphasizing the importance of personal growth in a globalized world [2] Company Developments - The new book is based on in-depth conversations with 30 international students from diverse backgrounds, highlighting their unique experiences and growth paths [2] - New Oriental has leveraged over 30 years of language education expertise to build a comprehensive English exam preparation book system, covering IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, and more [2] Industry Trends - The expansion of Dayu Culture's content offerings reflects a shift from traditional study materials to deeper cultural narratives and global youth development [2] - The company aims to create a diversified content ecosystem that balances language skill enhancement with broadening humanistic perspectives [2]