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

China Renaissance upgraded shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research note released on Thursday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on EDU. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group from $60.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a report on Monday, December 29th. HSBC upgraded New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $60.00 target price on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, New Street Research set a $68.00 price target on New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a report on Wednesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $65.84.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Stock Performance

NYSE EDU opened at $60.44 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $9.55 billion, a PE ratio of 25.61, a P/E/G ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 0.29. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $55.17 and a 200-day moving average of $52.85. New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a 52-week low of $40.66 and a 52-week high of $63.78.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position 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 valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 512 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in the 2nd quarter worth $37,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 738.0% in the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 905 shares of the company’s stock worth $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 about $111,000. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP lifted its position in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 309.7% during the third quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 3,532 shares of the company’s stock valued at $187,000 after purchasing an additional 2,670 shares in the last quarter.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group News Roundup

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.