TAL Education Group Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended May 31, 2024

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TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), a smart learning solutions provider in China, announced its unaudited financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2024. Key highlights include:

Net revenues of US$414.2 million, up 50.4% from the prior year's US$275.4 million. Loss from operations was US$17.3 million, a significant improvement from the US$57.8 million loss in the prior year. On a Non-GAAP basis, income from operations was US$0.9 million, compared to a US$32.3 million loss previously. Net income attributable to TAL was US$11.4 million, shifting from a net loss of US$45.0 million. Non-GAAP net income was US$29.6 million, compared to a US$19.5 million loss. Basic and diluted net income per ADS was US$0.02, while non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS was US$0.05.

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled US$3,418.6 million, up from US$3,303.3 million as of February 29, 2024. Deferred revenue was US$641.9 million, an increase from US$428.3 million.

Positive

• Net revenues increased by 50.4% to US$414.2 million.
• Loss from operations reduced to US$17.3 million from US$57.8 million.
• Net income attributable to TAL was US$11.4 million, compared to a net loss of US$45.0 million.
• Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL was US$29.6 million, compared to a US$19.5 million loss.
• Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments increased to US$3,418.6 million.

Negative

• Operating costs and expenses increased by 26.3% to US$432.1 million.
• Cost of revenues increased by 43.4% to US$200.0 million.
• Selling and marketing expenses increased by 25.4% to US$122.4 million.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TAL Education Group's Q1 FY2025 results show significant improvement, with a 50.4% year-over-year increase in net revenues to $414.2 million. The company has successfully turned around its bottom line, reporting a net income of $11.4 million compared to a net loss of $45.0 million in the same period last year. This remarkable 125.3% swing indicates effective cost management and operational efficiency.

Key positives include:

• Gross margin improvement from 49.3% to 51.7%, suggesting better pricing power or cost control
• Reduction in operating loss by 70% year-over-year
• Strong cash position with $3.4 billion in cash and short-term investments
• Significant increase in deferred revenue, up 49.9% from the previous quarter, indicating strong future revenue potential

However, investors should note the 26.3% increase in operating costs and expenses, which outpaced revenue growth. This could pressure margins if not managed carefully. The company's focus on product quality and operational efficiency appears to be paying off, but sustained profitability will be key to watch in coming quarters.

Market Research Analyst

TAL Education's strong Q1 performance signals a potential turnaround in China's education sector following regulatory challenges. The 50.4% revenue growth suggests robust demand for smart learning solutions, possibly driven by the post-pandemic emphasis on digital education.

Key market insights:

• The 49.9% quarter-over-quarter increase in deferred revenue indicates strong forward bookings and customer confidence
• The 25.4% increase in selling and marketing expenses suggests aggressive customer acquisition efforts
• The modest 4.5% increase in general and administrative expenses shows good cost discipline

The company's ability to grow revenue while improving profitability is particularly impressive given the challenging regulatory environment for education companies in China. This performance may indicate that TAL has successfully pivoted its business model to align with new regulations while meeting market demands.

Investors should monitor the sustainability of this growth trajectory and any potential regulatory developments that could impact the sector. The company's focus on product quality and operational efficiency appears well-aligned with current market trends favoring high-quality, technology-driven educational solutions.

BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) ("TAL" or the "Company"), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended May 31, 2024.

Highlights for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

• Net revenues were US$414.2 million, compared to net revenues of US$275.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
• Loss from operations was US$17.3 million, compared to loss from operations of US$57.8 million in the same period of the prior year.
• Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$0.9 million, compared to non-GAAP loss from operations of US$32.3 million in the same period of the prior year.
• Net income attributable to TAL was US$11.4 million, compared to net loss attributable to TAL of US$45.0 million in the same period of the prior year.
• Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$29.6 million, compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL of US$19.5 million in the same period of the prior year.
• Basic and diluted net income per American Depositary Share ("ADS") were both US$0.02. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.05. Three ADSs represent one Class A common share.
• Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled US$3,418.6 million as of May 31, 2024, compared to US$3,303.3 million as of February 29, 2024.

 

Financial Data——First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
(In US$ thousands, except per ADS data and percentages)

	Three Months Ended May 31,
	2023	2024	Pct. Change
Net revenues	275,440	414,187	50.4 %
Loss from operations	(57,773)	(17,330)	(70.0 %)
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations	(32,260)	876	(102.7 %)
Net (loss)/income attributable to TAL	(45,037)	11,402	(125.3 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to TAL	(19,524)	29,608	(251.6 %)
Net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to TAL – basic	(0.07)	0.02	(126.5 %)
Net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to TAL – diluted	(0.07)	0.02	(126.0 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to TAL – basic	(0.03)	0.05	(259.0 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to TAL – diluted	(0.03)	0.05	(256.0 %)

 

"In this quarter, our core focus remains on delivering quality products and managing our online and offline operational efficiency to serve learners effectively," said Alex Peng, TAL's President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Peng 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."

Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

Net Revenues

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, TAL reported net revenues of US$414.2 million, representing a 50.4% increase from US$275.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Operating Costs and Expenses

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, operating costs and expenses were US$432.1 million, representing a 26.3% increase from US$342.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were US$413.9 million, representing a 30.7% increase from US$316.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Cost of revenues increased by 43.4% to US$200.0 million from US$139.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP cost of revenues, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 44.2% to US$197.6 million, from US$137.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Selling and marketing expenses increased by 25.4% to US$122.4 million from US$97.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 30.8% to US$118.1 million, from US$90.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

General and administrative expenses increased by 4.5% to US$109.7 million from US$104.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 10.0% to US$98.2 million, from US$89.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Total share-based compensation expenses allocated to the related operating costs and expenses decreased by 28.6% to US$18.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 from US$25.5 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024.

Gross Profit                                                                                                                                 

Gross profit increased by 57.6% to US$214.2 million from US$135.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was 51.7%, compared to 49.3% in the same period of the prior year.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations was US$17.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to loss from operations of US$57.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$0.9 million, compared to Non-GAAP loss from operations of US$32.3 million in the same period of the prior year.

Other (Expense)/Income

Other income was US$13.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to other expense of US$6.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Impairment Loss on Long-term Investments

Impairment loss on long-term investment was US$3.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to nil for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was US$2.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to US$3.5 million of income tax expense in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to TAL Education Group

Net income attributable to TAL was US$11.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to net loss attributable to TAL of US$45.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$29.6 million, compared to Non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL of US$19.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Basic and Diluted Net (Loss)/Income per ADS

Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.02 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.05 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Cash Flow 

Net cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was US$246.8 million.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments

As of May 31, 2024, the Company had US$2,222.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,196.0 million of short-term investments, compared to US$2,208.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,094.6 million of short-term investments as of February 29, 2024.

Deferred Revenue

As of May 31, 2024, the Company's deferred revenue balance was US$641.9 million, compared to US$428.3 million as of February 29, 2024.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended May 31, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 1, 2024 (8:00 p.m. Beijing time on August 1, 2024).

Please note that you will need to pre-register for conference call participation at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI0948a7548cbb4383b037c2d80666f8ec.

Upon registration, you will receive an email containing participant dial-in numbers and unique Direct Event Passcode. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of TAL's website at https://ir.100tal.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, TAL Education Group's strategic and operational plans contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's ability to continue to provide competitive learning services and products; the Company's ability to continue to recruit, train and retain talents; the Company's ability to improve the content of current course offerings and develop new courses; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company's ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company's ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and TAL Education Group undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About TAL Education Group

TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym "TAL" stands for "Tomorrow Advancing Life", which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning solutions to students from all ages through diversified class formats. Our learning solutions mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TAL".

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating its business, TAL considers and uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC as supplemental metrics to review and assess its operating performance: non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, non-GAAP cost of revenues, non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations, non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to TAL, non-GAAP basic and non-GAAP diluted net (loss)/income per ADS. To present each of these non-GAAP measures, the Company excludes share-based compensation expenses. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" set forth at the end of this release.

TAL believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. TAL believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to TAL's historical performance and liquidity. TAL computes its non-GAAP financial measures using the same consistent method from quarter to quarter and from period to period. TAL believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company's business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.

For further information, please contact:

Jackson Ding
Investor Relations
TAL Education Group
Tel: +86 10 5292 6669-8809
Email: ir@tal.com

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
	As of February 29, 2024		As of May 31, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,208,756		$ 2,222,591
Restricted cash-current	167,656		275,966
Short-term investments	1,094,593		1,195,981
Inventory	68,328		80,984
Amounts due from related parties-current	343		376
Income tax receivables	-		1,543
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	159,498		153,159
Total current assets	3,699,174		3,930,600
Restricted cash-non-current	81,064		79,865
Property and equipment, net	405,319		438,670
Deferred tax assets	4,620		4,938
Rental deposits	16,947		18,523
Intangible assets, net	1,988		1,637
Land use right, net	189,049		186,862
Amounts due from related parties-non-current	59		59
Long-term investments	284,266		279,852
Long-term prepayments and other non-current assets	14,359		21,600
Operating lease right-of-use assets	231,104		340,231
Total assets	$ 4,927,949		$ 5,302,837
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$ 127,321		$ 132,267
Deferred revenue-current	400,286		613,470
Amounts due to related parties-current	96		95
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	491,911		519,899
Operating lease liabilities, current portion	62,604		72,269
Total current liabilities	1,082,218		1,338,000
Deferred revenue-non-current	27,993		28,438
Deferred tax liabilities	2,360		2,254
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion	176,614		273,461
Total liabilities	1,289,185		1,642,153
Equity
Class A common shares	152		153
Class B common shares	49		49
Additional paid-in capital	4,256,957		4,275,160
Statutory reserve	165,138		165,033
Accumulated deficit	(694,270)		(682,763)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(65,928)		(73,659)
Total TAL Education Group's equity	3,662,098		3,683,973
Noncontrolling interests	(23,334)		(23,289)
Total equity	3,638,764		3,660,684
Total liabilities and equity	$ 4,927,949		$ 5,302,837

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)
	For the Three Months Ended         May 31,
		2023		2024
Net revenues		$ 275,440		$ 414,187
Cost of revenues (note 1)		139,513		200,008
Gross profit		135,927		214,179
Operating expenses (note 1)
Selling and marketing		97,657		122,428
General and administrative		104,923		109,682
Total operating expenses		202,580		232,110
Government subsidies		8,880		601
Loss from operations		(57,773)		(17,330)
Interest income		22,981		22,522
Other (expense)/income		(6,845)		13,151
Impairment loss on long-term investments		-		(3,767)
(Loss)/Income before income tax expense and loss from equity method investments		(41,637)		14,576
Income tax expense		(3,519)		(2,295)
Loss from equity method investments		(71)		(985)
Net (loss)/income		$ (45,227)		$ 11,296
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		190		106
Total net (loss)/income attributable to TAL     Education Group		$ (45,037)		$ 11,402
Net (loss)/income per common share
Basic		$ (0.21)		$ 0.06
Diluted		(0.21)		0.06
Net (loss)/income per ADS (note 2)
Basic		$ (0.07)		$ 0.02
Diluted		(0.07)		0.02
Weighted average shares used in calculating net     (loss)/income per common share
Basic		211,319,973		201,567,132
Diluted		211,319,973		205,382,443
Note1: Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows:
	For the Three Months
	Ended May 31,
		2023		2024
Cost of revenues		$ 2,409		$ 2,362
Selling and marketing expenses		7,428		4,375
General and administrative expenses		15,676		11,469
Total		$ 25,513		$ 18,206
Note 2: Three ADSs represent one Class A common Share.

 

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME   (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
	For the Three Months Ended  May 31,
	2023		2024
Net (loss)/income	$ (45,227)		$ 11,296
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(23,813)		(7,580)
Comprehensive (loss)/income	(69,040)		3,716
Add: Comprehensive income attributable to    noncontrolling interests	(461)		(45)
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to  TAL Education Group	$ (69,501)		$ 3,671

 

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
	For the Three Months Ended May 31,
	2023		2024
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 125,516		$ 246,793
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	160,915		(124,635)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities	(151,237)		5
Effect of exchange rate changes	(4,510)		(1,217)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	130,684		120,946
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of    period	2,294,907		2,457,476
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period	$ 2,425,591		$ 2,578,422

 

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)
	For the Three Months     Ended May 31,
	2023		2024
Cost of revenues	$ 139,513		$ 200,008
Share-based compensation expenses in cost of   revenues	2,409		2,362
Non-GAAP cost of revenues	137,104		197,646
Selling and marketing expenses	97,657		122,428
Share-based compensation expenses in selling and   marketing expenses	7,428		4,375
Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses	90,229		118,053
General and administrative expenses	104,923		109,682
Share-based compensation expenses in general and   administrative expenses	15,676		11,469
Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses	89,247		98,213
Operating costs and expenses	342,093		432,118
Share-based compensation expenses in operating   costs and expenses	25,513		18,206
Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses	316,580		413,912
Loss from operations	(57,773)		(17,330)
Share based compensation expenses	25,513		18,206
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations (note 3)	(32,260)		876
Net (loss)/income attributable to TAL Education  Group	(45,037)		11,402
Share based compensation expenses	25,513		18,206
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to  TAL Education Group (note 3)	$ (19,524)		$ 29,608
Net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic	$ (0.07)		$ 0.02
Diluted	(0.07)		0.02
Non-GAAP Net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic	$ (0.03)		$ 0.05
Diluted	(0.03)		0.05
ADSs used in calculating net (loss)/income per  ADS
Basic	633,959,919		604,701,396
Diluted	633,959,919		616,147,329
ADSs used in calculating Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic	633,959,919		604,701,396
Diluted	633,959,919		616,147,329
Note 3: The tax effect of share-based compensation expenses was immaterial in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

 

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FAQ

What were TAL Education Group's net revenues for Q1 FY 2025?

TAL's net revenues for Q1 FY 2025 were US$414.2 million, a 50.4% increase from the previous year.

What was TAL Education Group's net income for Q1 FY 2025?

Net income attributable to TAL for Q1 FY 2025 was US$11.4 million, compared to a net loss of US$45.0 million in the prior year.

How much did TAL Education Group's cash and investments total as of May 31, 2024?

As of May 31, 2024, TAL had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling US$3,418.6 million.

What was TAL Education Group's non-GAAP net income for Q1 FY 2025?

Non-GAAP net income for Q1 FY 2025 was US$29.6 million, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of US$19.5 million in the prior year.

What were TAL Education Group's operating costs and expenses for Q1 FY 2025?

TAL's operating costs and expenses for Q1 FY 2025 were US$432.1 million, representing a 26.3% increase from the prior year.