China's TAL Education Q2 revenue misses estimates
Overview
China smart learning firm's fiscal Q2 revenue rose 15.5% yr/yr, missing analyst expectations
Company posted a net loss for fiscal Q2, reversing a profit from a year ago
Company declared a cash dividend and extended its share repurchase program
Outlook
Company says it will focus on technology and educational expertise to drive long-term value
TAL Education plans to strengthen core businesses and enhance student learning experiences
Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the upcoming quarter or full year in its press release
Result Drivers
LOWER MARKETING COSTS - Co said Q2 selling and marketing expenses fell 15.3% yr/yr
OPERATING COST REDUCTION - Co said Q2 operating costs and expenses declined 0.8% yr/yr
INVESTMENT FLUCTUATIONS - Co said Q2 other expense was mainly due to changes in fair value of certain investments
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue | Miss | $994.6 mln | $1.08 bln (5 Analysts) |
Q2 Net Loss attributable to company | $47.4 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 15 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the miscellaneous educational service providers peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for TAL Education Group is $16.00, about 59% above its October 28 closing price of $10.06
The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
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