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EDU Holdings lifted total student enrolments by 32% in Trimester 2 2026, driven by strong growth at its higher education arm Ikon Institute, offsetting softness in its vocational training division.

IDP Education (ASX:IEL) has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp share price fall and increased trading volume, attributing the movement to a late analyst downgrade and confirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

EDU Holdings delivered a transformational FY25 with nearly doubled revenue and a debt-free balance sheet, driven by strong growth in its higher education arm Ikon. The company started FY26 on a solid footing despite regulatory headwinds.

Embark Early Education delivered solid 2025 growth with revenue up 28% to $104.7 million and Centre EBITDA rising 16%, while advancing its strategic stake in Mayfield Childcare to nearly 50%.

Nido Education has expanded its footprint with a $9.1 million acquisition of four child care services, adding 348 places and an estimated $1.9 million annualised EBITDA. The company is also actively pursuing further acquisitions beyond its incubation pipeline amid sector demand challenges.

Embark Early Education has closed its takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare, acquiring nearly 40% voting power with a strong cash acceptance rate. The move signals a significant step in sector consolidation.

IDP Education reported a 6% revenue decline in H1 FY26 but outperformed volume drops through yield improvements, upgrading its full-year EBIT guidance. The company is on track to deliver $25 million in cost savings, driven by operational efficiencies and technology investments.

Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported a 15.4% rise in profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by pricing and operational efficiencies despite a 5% drop in lesson volumes. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend and completed a share buyback amid leadership changes.

Nido Education Limited reported a 3.8% increase in revenue to $169.9 million for 2025, while earnings and net profit declined. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.2 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite challenging market conditions.

Embark Early Education Limited delivered a robust 2025 financial performance, marked by significant revenue and EBITDA growth, while setting sights on expanding through a strategic takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited.

NextEd Group Limited reported a 16.7% rise in underlying EBITDA and a 92% reduction in NPAT loss for H1 FY26, underpinned by AI integration and a strategic shift to higher-margin education segments.

EDU Holdings reports a robust 36% increase in total student enrolments for Trimester 1, 2026, driven by strong growth in its higher education arm, Ikon Institute. The company is strategically shifting focus towards higher education amid regulatory changes impacting recruitment.