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NextEd turns operational reset into profit momentum and bets on AI-enabled growth

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  • NextEd sharpened its half-year performance, lifting EBITDA and cash flow while sharply reducing losses.
  • Following its operational reset, NextEd is pursuing disciplined growth and AI-enabled education to strengthen its market position.
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NextEd turns operational reset into profit momentum and bets on AI-enabled growth

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iCollege Ltd. ( (AU:NXD) ) has provided an update.

NextEd Group Limited, a major listed Australian private education provider with campuses across key cities and a broad portfolio of English language, vocational and higher education courses, continues to position itself as a diversified skills and training platform. Its programs in business, technology, design, hospitality, health and community services cater to growing demand for career-oriented learning among both domestic and international students.

The company reported a stronger half-year to 31 December 2025 as its operational reset translated into a sharp improvement in profitability metrics, with underlying EBITDA rising 16.7% to $6.7 million, net loss narrowing to $0.7 million and operating cash flow tripling to $3.0 million despite a 2% dip in revenue to $45.7 million. Management is now shifting from stabilisation to disciplined growth, targeting higher vocational enrolments, better campus utilisation and margin expansion while leveraging a high-profile collaboration with OpenAI to roll out AI-enabled teaching and learning, a move that could reinforce its competitive edge and long-term value proposition in the evolving education sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NXD) stock is a Hold with a A$0.19 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on iCollege Ltd. stock, see the AU:NXD Stock Forecast page.

More about iCollege Ltd.

NextEd Group Limited is one of Australia’s largest listed private education providers, operating a national network of campuses across major cities including Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, supported by global recruitment offices. The company offers English language, vocational and higher education programs spanning business, technology, design, hospitality, health and community services, targeting domestic and international students seeking career-focused skills and qualifications.

Average Trading Volume: 228,038

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$37.82M

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