New Oriental Announces Q1 2026 Financial Results and Shareholder Return Plan

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. reported its unaudited financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2025. The company achieved a 6.1% year-over-year increase in total net revenues, reaching $1,523.0 million. Operating income also rose by 6.0% to $310.8 million, while net income attributable to New Oriental decreased by 1.9% to $240.7 million. The company announced a three-year shareholder return plan, which includes an ordinary cash dividend of $0.12 per common share and a share repurchase program of up to $300 million over the next 12 months. The dividend will be paid in two installments, with the first installment scheduled for December 2025. New Oriental expects total net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 to be between $1,132.1 million and $1,163.3 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 9% to 12%.