New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) Upgraded at HSBC

HSBC upgraded shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat Ratings reports.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on EDU. Zacks Research raised New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on New Oriental Education & Technology Group from $60.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $60.00 price objective on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.84.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Price Performance

New Oriental Education & Technology Group stock opened at $60.44 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $55.17 and its 200 day moving average is $52.84. New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a 1-year low of $40.66 and a 1-year high of $63.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 0.29.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.11. New Oriental Education & Technology Group had a return on equity of 11.19% and a net margin of 7.40%.The company had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.16 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.22 EPS. New Oriental Education & Technology Group’s revenue was up 14.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that New Oriental Education & Technology Group will post 2.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 7,314.3% in the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 519 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 512 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group during the second quarter worth $37,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 738.0% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 905 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 797 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $111,000. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP grew its holdings in New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 309.7% in the 3rd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 3,532 shares of the company’s stock valued at $187,000 after buying an additional 2,670 shares in the last quarter.

Key Headlines Impacting New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Here are the key news stories impacting New Oriental Education & Technology Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat and outlook raise — EDU posted better-than-expected Q2 results (EPS and revenue beat) and management raised full‑year revenue growth guidance (mid‑point lifted from ~7.5% to ~10%), signaling accelerating profitability and top‑line momentum. Seeking Alpha: Buy With Beat And Raise Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Large analyst upgrades — HSBC upgraded EDU to Buy following the Q2 results; other boutiques/shops also raised ratings to strong‑buy/upgrade, which supports demand for the shares. MSN: HSBC Upgrades to Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Positive momentum / institutional interest — Coverage pieces note high institutional ownership and recent strong weekly performance; the stock has also hit a new 1‑year high, reinforcing momentum buying. Yahoo Finance: Institutional Ownership & Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings‑call messaging — Management emphasized a profitable‑growth pivot and progress in higher‑margin/non‑academic services and overseas study operations, which analysts cite as drivers for upgrading estimates. TipRanks: Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: FY26 revenue guidance band — Management issued a FY26 revenue range (~$5.3B–$5.5B) that roughly brackets consensus; guidance is consistent with the raise but not a decisive beat on full‑year dollars. (Guidance entry from company release / filings.)
• Negative Sentiment: Unusual put activity — Traders bought an unusually large number of puts (about 3,757 contracts, roughly a 529% jump vs. typical volume), which could signal hedging or speculators betting on near‑term downside/volatility. (Options volume reported 1/30/2026.)

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Company Profile

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) is one of China’s leading providers of private educational services, specializing in language training, test preparation and consulting for overseas study. The company’s offerings span a range of subjects, including English language instruction, preparatory courses for examinations such as the TOEFL, GRE and GMAT, and K-12 after-school tutoring. New Oriental’s curriculum is delivered through a combination of in-person learning centers and digital platforms, enabling students across various regions to access its educational resources.

Founded in 1993 by Michael Yu Minhong in Beijing, New Oriental began as a small language school and quickly expanded its footprint.