New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) Upgraded at Hsbc Global Res

Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

EDU has been the topic of a number of other reports. 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. New Street Research set a $68.00 price objective on New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a research report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on New Oriental Education & Technology Group from $60.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, HSBC raised shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $65.84.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Stock Up 1.6%

Shares of NYSE EDU opened at $60.44 on Wednesday. New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a 12-month low of $40.66 and a 12-month high of $63.78. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $55.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $52.84. The company has a market cap of $9.55 billion, a price-to-earnings 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 announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.11. New Oriental Education & Technology Group had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 11.19%. The company had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.16 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.22 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 14.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that New Oriental Education & Technology Group will post 2.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in shares of 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 in the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group during the second quarter worth about $37,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 797 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new position in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $111,000. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP increased its stake in New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 309.7% during the 3rd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 3,532 shares of the company’s stock worth $187,000 after purchasing 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.