Why Is NEW ORIENTAL ED & TE ADR (EDU) Stock Down Today?

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc (NYSE: EDU) shares fell 10.17% to $52.09 on Wednesday. The decline followed the company’s announcement of first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, where revenue and earnings exceeded analyst expectations, yet the stock gapped down significantly in pre-market trading.

What Happened

New Oriental reported first-quarter revenue of $1.87 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.855 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.92, beating the $1.89 estimate. The company reaffirmed its total net revenue guidance for fiscal year 2027, projecting revenue between $6.45 billion and $6.68 billion, compared to a consensus estimate of $6.6 billion. Despite the positive top-line performance and maintained outlook, the stock traded lower following the release.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened at $51.00, representing a 12.1% gap down from the prior close of $57.99. Intraday trading saw the stock hit a session high of $55.00 at 9:30 AM ET and a session low of $49.20 at 7:10 AM ET. Volume stood at 0.6 million shares, which is 0.8 times the three-month daily average. The company’s market capitalization is $9.0 billion with a P/E ratio of 19.5. Revenue has grown 15.5% on a trailing twelve-month basis, and the net margin is 8.4%. The stock carries a beta of 0.18 and a dividend yield of 2.06%. The 52-week range is $44.25 to $64.97. On October 28, 2026, the stock printed one fresh 52-week high and six fresh 52-week lows. Recent insider activity includes two sales totaling $4.1 million in the last 90 days, with no buys recorded.

What To Watch

Investors will monitor how the stock reacts to the reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance in the coming sessions. The coverage breadth remains active with multiple sources analyzing the earnings call and the company’s sustained revenue outlook.