Latest Education Sector News

NextEd Group reported a 13.9% revenue decline in FY25, yet maintained resilient EBITDA and strengthened its cash position, signaling a strategic reset underway to capture future growth.

NextEd Group Limited reported a 13.9% revenue decline to $95.9 million for FY25 but achieved a 53% improvement in net loss after tax, driven by cost savings and operational efficiencies. The company’s strategic repositioning includes leadership changes and expanded vocational offerings.

Nido Education Limited reported an 8% rise in Service EBITDA to $12.8 million for the first half of 2025, maintaining steady operational performance despite sector-wide occupancy challenges. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.5 cents per share, underscoring confidence in its growth strategy.

Nido Education Limited reported a 7.5% increase in revenue for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a modest net profit and a fully franked interim dividend. The company also completed a strategic acquisition to expand its childcare footprint.

EDU Holdings Limited reported a striking 114% increase in revenue to $36.1 million for 1H25, driven by strong higher education enrolments, while declaring its first fully-franked interim dividend. Despite regulatory headwinds in vocational training, the company’s robust cash position and strategic growth initiatives position it well for the future.

Kip McGrath Education Centres announces a one-year on-market share buy-back of up to 10% of its shares, aiming to enhance shareholder value amid strong cash reserves and profitability forecasts.

Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported modest revenue growth and a solid increase in EBITDA for FY25, despite a significant net loss driven by its exit from the US market. The company declared a fully franked final dividend, signaling confidence in its refocused core business.

G8 Education Limited reported a 12.4% rise in net profit to $22.5 million for the first half of 2025, navigating lower occupancy and divestments with strategic cost controls and capital management.

PeopleIN’s FY2025 results reveal a revenue dip amid challenging conditions, offset by strategic cost savings, strong cash flow, and a $6 million share buy-back, positioning the company for growth in Queensland and Defence sectors.

Embark Early Education announces a fully franked interim dividend alongside robust first-half financial results, highlighting significant revenue and profit gains.

Embark Early Education Limited reported a strong half-year performance with revenue up 43.5% and profit after tax rising 62.2%, driven by acquisitions and operational efficiencies. The company expanded its footprint with a new centre in Queensland, adding 99 childcare places.

SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited has delivered a robust FY25 performance, marked by double-digit revenue growth and a burgeoning project pipeline. The company’s strategic diversification and geographic expansion underpin a confident outlook for FY26.