Latest Education Sector News

SHAPE Australia forecasts FY26 revenue up nearly 23% and NPAT soaring 47%, driven by sector diversification and modular expansion.

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.

Singular Health boosted its US presence by deploying 500 additional 3DICOM MD® licenses to Provider Network Solutions, securing FDA 510(k) clearance for its cloud platform, and launching education pilots with Miami-Dade schools and Florida International University.

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.

Felix Group Holdings reported a 47% surge in total ARR to $12.7 million in Q3 FY26, driven by the Nexvia acquisition and enterprise expansion. The company is progressing AI platform enhancements and completed a key leadership renewal with new Chairman and CEO appointments.

IODM Limited has renewed its commercial agreement with Convera for the UK higher education sector, increasing its revenue share and shifting to a non-exclusive arrangement that broadens its market opportunities.

Embark Early Education has closed its takeover offer for Mayfield Childcare, increasing its shareholding to just under 50%. The move leaves Embark short of majority control but signals strategic intent.

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.

Decidr AI Industries Ltd reported a $17.2 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, reversing a prior profit, while completing full ownership of Decidr.ai and expanding into the US market with Sugarwork Inc.

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.