New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE:EDU) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE:EDU) have earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the nine ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $65.84.

A number of analysts have weighed in on EDU shares. China Renaissance upgraded shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Hsbc Global Res raised shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $60.00 price objective on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price 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. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group in a report on Monday, December 29th.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of NYSE:EDU opened at $60.44 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $55.17 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $52.85. New Oriental Education & Technology Group has a 12-month low of $40.66 and a 12-month high of $63.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.61, a PEG ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 0.29.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 was up 14.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.22 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that New Oriental Education & Technology Group will post 2.75 EPS for the current year.

More 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.)

Institutional Trading of New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. raised its holdings in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 21.3% during the fourth quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 15,671 shares of the company’s stock valued at $862,000 after purchasing an additional 2,749 shares during the last quarter. Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC bought a new stake in New Oriental Education & Technology Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $220,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in New Oriental Education & Technology Group by 7,314.3% during 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. Dark Forest Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in New Oriental Education & Technology Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $220,000. Finally, Nomura Holdings Inc. bought a new position in shares of New Oriental Education & Technology Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $746,000.

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.