New Oriental Education & Technology Group Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:EDU)

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE:EDU) saw unusually large options trading activity on Friday. Traders purchased 3,757 put options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 529% compared to the average volume of 597 put options.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Stock Up 1.6%

NYSE:EDU opened at $60.44 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $55.17 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $52.85. New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a 52 week low of $40.66 and a 52 week high of $63.78. 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.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $1.19 billion during 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 firm’s revenue was up 14.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.22 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts anticipate that New Oriental Education & Technology Group will post 2.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. First Beijing Investment Ltd increased its holdings in New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 31.4% in the 3rd quarter. First Beijing Investment Ltd now owns 9,346,501 shares of the company’s stock valued at $496,019,000 after acquiring an additional 2,231,169 shares during the last quarter. Aspex Management HK Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 18.8% during the 2nd quarter. Aspex Management HK Ltd now owns 6,981,188 shares of the company’s stock valued at $376,635,000 after purchasing an additional 1,106,716 shares during the last quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 101.3% during the second quarter. Alkeon Capital Management LLC now owns 2,193,486 shares of the company’s stock valued at $118,339,000 after purchasing an additional 1,104,000 shares in the last quarter. Tiger Pacific Capital LP bought a new stake in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in the second quarter worth about $38,056,000. Finally, Serenity Capital Management PTE. LTD. increased its holdings in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 167.6% in the third quarter. Serenity Capital Management PTE. LTD. now owns 656,878 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,861,000 after purchasing an additional 411,380 shares during the last quarter.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have weighed in on EDU shares. HSBC upgraded shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Hsbc Global Res raised New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Zacks Research upgraded New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen raised New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, New Street Research set a $68.00 price objective on New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a research note on Wednesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $65.84.

Key New Oriental Education & Technology Group News

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.)

About New Oriental Education & Technology Group

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.