Top-Line Growth
Revenue grew 13.2% year-over-year to approximately RMB 1.7 billion in Q1 2026, demonstrating continued top-line expansion.
Gross Profit and Margin
Gross profit increased 12.9% year-over-year to nearly RMB 1.2 billion, with a strong gross margin of 69.5%.
Profitability Maintained
Company achieved first-quarter profitability for the second consecutive year; GAAP income from operations was RMB 6.9 million (0.4% margin) and non-GAAP operating income was RMB 13.8 million (0.8% margin). Non-GAAP net income was RMB 41.4 million (2.5% margin).
Deferred Revenue Build
Deferred revenue totaled nearly RMB 1.8 billion, up 24.1% year-over-year, providing visibility into future revenue recognition.
Strong Growth in Key Service Lines
Nonacademic tutoring gross billings increased over 20% YoY and revenue grew over 15% YoY (contributing ~40% of total revenue); one-on-one tutoring recorded >20% YoY growth in both revenue and gross billings.
Adult and College Services Momentum
Educational services for college students saw gross billings grow >15% YoY (contributing >25% of gross billings) and revenues for these services grew >20% YoY; civil service exam prep delivered double-digit YoY growth in both revenue and gross billings.
Disciplined R&D and Organizational Efficiency
R&D expenses rose only 5.7% YoY to RMB 159.0 million (9.4% of net revenue), and R&D + G&A as a percentage of revenue declined by 0.7 percentage points YoY, reflecting efficiency gains and tighter resource allocation.
Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Resources
As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were RMB 691.2 million, short-term investments RMB 2.1 billion and long-term investments RMB 501.4 million (total ~RMB 3.3 billion). The company repurchased ~33.1 million ADS for ~RMB 704 million through June 1, 2026; cash position (excluding repurchases) rose by RMB 69.7 million YoY.
AI and Offline Strategy Progress
Management highlighted deeper AI integration across curriculum, content creation and operations, and reported offline service expansion across 7 cities (Zhengzhou Dream Center showing high utilization) with plans to expand to Wuhan; Gaotu Foundation programs reached 33 rural schools and over 23,000 teachers.