IDP Education Ltd. (AU:IEL)
ASX:IEL
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IDP Education Ltd.
(Sydney:IEL)
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Rating:59Neutral
Price Target:
AU$3.00
▼(-41.75% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/30/26
The score is held back primarily by weakening financial performance (declining revenue, margins, and free cash flow) and a clearly bearish technical trend (below key moving averages with negative MACD). Valuation is neutral-to-slightly supportive (P/E 17.68 and a 2.41% dividend yield), but not enough to outweigh the fundamental and momentum headwinds.
Positive Factors
IELTS co-ownership and test delivery
Ownership and delivery role in IELTS provides a durable, recurring revenue stream from global test fees tied to study, migration and work demand. This confers scale, recognised credential leadership and long-term customer flow that supports predictable cash generation and market position.
Negative Factors
Declining revenue growth
Sustained revenue decline reduces operating scale, bargaining power with partner institutions and the ability to cover fixed costs. If persistent, it compresses margins, limits reinvestment in product and market expansion, and undermines long-term competitiveness in international education services.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
IELTS co-ownership and test delivery
Ownership and delivery role in IELTS provides a durable, recurring revenue stream from global test fees tied to study, migration and work demand. This confers scale, recognised credential leadership and long-term customer flow that supports predictable cash generation and market position.
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IDP Education Ltd. (IEL) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$776.04M
Dividend Yield2.33%
Average Volume (3M)2.78M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.7
Beta (1Y)1.12
Revenue Growth-6.92%
EPS Growth-91.90%
CountryAU
Employees8,362
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryEducation & Training Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding278,336,200
10 Day Avg. Volume1,804,934
30 Day Avg. Volume2,783,495
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.34
Price to Book (P/B)1.92
Price to Sales (P/S)1.16
P/FCF Ratio14.24
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$5.40Price Target Upside4.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$849.67M
IDP Education Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
IDP Education Limited engages in the placement of students into education institutions in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland. Its services include counselling, application processing, pre-departure g...
How the Company Makes Money
IEL primarily makes money from two major activities: (1) student placement services and (2) English language testing through IELTS. In student placement, IDP advises prospective international students, matches them with suitable courses and instit...
IDP Education Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 865.17M | 882.20M | 1.04B | 977.83M | 790.59M | 525.55M |
| Gross Profit | 264.55M | 882.20M | 408.40M | 374.83M | 270.52M | 133.34M |
| EBITDA | 136.30M | 149.55M | 269.27M | 268.15M | 193.65M | 99.43M |
| Net Income | 7.71M | 44.51M | 132.75M | 148.52M | 102.60M | 39.68M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.18B | 1.28B | 1.26B | 1.23B | 974.79M | 695.44M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 119.23M | 121.48M | 121.10M | 166.63M | 196.61M | 306.95M |
| Total Debt | 476.66M | 394.63M | 395.66M | 329.56M | 256.41M | 143.10M |
| Total Liabilities | 724.98M | 744.97M | 732.95M | 716.02M | 519.42M | 307.45M |
| Stockholders Equity | 449.26M | 533.16M | 522.57M | 517.17M | 455.68M | 388.53M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 111.75M | 71.75M | 61.79M | 131.33M | 110.99M | 96.76M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 119.78M | 132.63M | 116.67M | 170.28M | 140.63M | 116.90M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -50.08M | -51.29M | -88.49M | -124.11M | -290.28M | -19.65M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -101.56M | -68.72M | -81.76M | -75.21M | 37.51M | -95.72M |
IDP Education Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
5.15
Price Trends
3.60
Negative
4.51
Negative
4.92
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.29
Negative
28.75
Positive
38.23
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:IEL, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 5.15 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.05, above the 50-day MA of 3.60, and above the 200-day MA of 4.92, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.29 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 28.75 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.23 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:IEL.
IDP Education Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
59 Neutral | AU$776.04M | 17.68 | 1.57% | 2.33% | -6.92% | -91.90% | |
58 Neutral | AU$87.57M | 4.86 | 17.97% | 9.92% | 26.36% | 11.51% | |
56 Neutral | AU$76.02M | 8.52 | 5.78% | 12.92% | 3.81% | -55.52% | |
48 Neutral | AU$58.67M | 119.49 | 0.87% | ― | -0.72% | ― | |
48 Neutral | AU$29.79M | 4.70 | -22.15% | 1.67% | -3.90% | -307.37% | |
44 Neutral | AU$123.45M | -0.40 | -43.21% | 7.86% | -6.74% | -579.00% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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IDP Education Ltd. Corporate Events
IDP Education Issues New Shares Following Conversion of Unquoted Securities
May 8, 2026
IDP Education Ltd. has notified the market of the issue of 38,081 fully paid ordinary shares, following the conversion or exercise of previously unquoted equity securities. The new shares, issued on April 30, 2026, reflect the company’s ongo...
Greencape Capital Cuts Stake Below Substantial Holder Level in IDP Education
Apr 30, 2026
Greencape Capital Pty Ltd has lodged a notice with the ASX stating it has ceased to be a substantial holder in IDP Education Limited. The change indicates that Greencape’s voting interest in IDP has fallen below the substantial holding thres...
Challenger Exits Substantial Shareholder Position in IDP Education
Apr 30, 2026
Challenger Limited has notified the market that it has ceased to be a substantial holder in IDP Education Limited, lodging a formal notice with the ASX. The filing, signed by Challenger’s company secretary, confirms that Challenger and its a...
IDP Education Reports Lapse of 2,263 Performance Rights
Apr 9, 2026
IDP Education Ltd., the ASX-listed education services provider, reported a change in its issued capital structure following the lapse of certain performance rights. The affected securities, identified as IELAB performance rights, ceased on March 3...
Citigroup Group Entities Cease to Be Substantial Holders in IDP Education
Mar 10, 2026
Citigroup Global Markets Australia and related Citi group entities have notified IDP Education that they have ceased to be substantial shareholders in the company as of 6 March 2026. The change results from a series of transactions, primarily redu...
JPMorgan Ceases to Be Substantial Holder in IDP Education
Mar 9, 2026
JPMorgan Chase Co and its affiliates have lodged a notice stating they have ceased to be a substantial holder in IDP Education Ltd. The change reflects various securities lending, prime brokerage rehypothecation and principal trading transactions...
JPMorgan Ceases to Be Substantial Holder in IDP Education
Mar 1, 2026
JPMorgan Chase Co and its affiliates have notified IDP Education that they have ceased to be a substantial holder in the company as of 25 February 2026. The change reflects adjustments in holdings arising from securities lending activities and pr...
IDP Education Issues Cautious H1 FY26 Financial Results Update
Feb 25, 2026
IDP Education released a brief H1 FY26 financial results update document dated 26 February 2026, outlining that the material is general background information and subject to important disclaimers. The company clarified that the figures are express...
IDP Education lifts FY26 profit guidance as transformation drives yield and cost gains
Feb 25, 2026
IDP Education reported H1 FY26 revenue of $462.2 million, down 6%, as a deliberate focus on profitable growth lifted student placement yields by 15% and language testing yields by 8%, partly offsetting lower volumes. Adjusted EBIT fell 14% to $87....
IDP Education Profit Slumps as Revenue Falls and Accounting Change Takes Effect
Feb 25, 2026
IDP Education reported revenue of $462.2 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, down 5% from the prior corresponding period, with statutory net profit attributable to owners falling 66% to $22.7 million. The company’s net tangible...
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