TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL), a leading smart learning solutions provider in China, reported stellar financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended August 31, 2024. The company's strong performance was driven by robust growth in its learning services and AI learning device segments.
For the quarter, TAL's net revenues surged 50.4% year-over-year to $619.4 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $605.2 million. The company's non-GAAP earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) stood at $0.12, outperforming the anticipated $0.07.
TAL's President and Chief Financial Officer, Alex Peng, expressed excitement about the company's AI learning device business, stating, "We are excited about the opportunity to provide for our customers more accessibility to quality learning contents through these AI-power devices." The company plans to prudently manage its learning center network while maintaining a focus on offering quality learning experiences both online and offline.
The impressive results extended into the first six months of fiscal 2025, with net revenues rising 50.4% year-over-year to $1.03 billion. Operating income for the period was $30.3 million, a significant improvement from the $26.0 million loss in the same period last year. Net income attributable to TAL reached $68.8 million, compared to a net loss of $7.1 million in the prior-year period.
As of August 31, 2024, TAL Education Group maintained a robust financial position with $3.45 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, providing ample resources for future growth and expansion initiatives.
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