TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), a leading education technology company in China, saw its stock decline by 6.83% in intraday trading on Tuesday, despite reporting better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
The company reported adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) of $0.05, surpassing analyst estimates of $(0.01). Additionally, TAL Education Group's quarterly revenue reached $414.2 million, representing a 50.4% year-over-year increase and exceeding the consensus estimate of $394.2 million.
As of May 31, 2024, the company had $2.22 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $1.2 billion in short-term investments, compared to $2.21 billion and $1.09 billion, respectively, as of February 29, 2024.
Alex Peng, TAL's President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, "In this quarter, our core focus remains on delivering quality products and managing our online and offline operational efficiency to serve learners effectively." He added, "Looking forward, we will make ongoing investments to provide our users with quality learning experiences. Our product capabilities, combined with our operational efficiency, positions us to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver long-term value to our customers."
Despite the strong financial performance and positive management commentary, TAL Education Group's stock experienced a significant decline in intraday trading. Investors may have concerns about the company's ability to sustain its growth trajectory or other factors that overshadowed the positive earnings surprise and revenue growth.