China East Education Holdings Limited reported solid interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Revenue rose 10.6% year-on-year to RMB 2.42 billion, driven by a 6.8% increase in new student enrolments to 89,188 and optimisation of course mix toward higher-value programmes.
Gross profit grew 12.4% to RMB 1.41 billion, lifting the gross margin to 58.3% (1H 2025: 57.3%). Net profit advanced 12.9% to RMB 455 million, while adjusted net profit—excluding non-cash share-based expenses and foreign-exchange movements—expanded 20.3% to RMB 501 million. Adjusted EBITDA improved 6.0% to RMB 947 million.
All five core segments registered top-line growth. Culinary Arts remained the largest contributor with revenue of RMB 1.10 billion (+7.1%), followed by Auto Services at RMB 549.84 million (+11.7%). Information Technology & Internet Technology delivered RMB 373.60 million (+1.9%), Western Cuisine & Pastry RMB 212.38 million (+16.6%), and Fashion & Beauty RMB 116.07 million (+50.7%). Other miscellaneous businesses generated RMB 69.21 million (+58.8%).
The Group operated 233 schools and centres across mainland China and Hong Kong at period-end, hosting an average of 158,039 students and registered customers, up 3.4% from a year earlier.
Capital expenditures totalled RMB 410 million, mainly for new campuses and vocational-education industrial parks. Property and equipment increased 3.3% to RMB 3.70 billion. Net assets stood at RMB 6.04 billion, while cash, cash equivalents and time deposits were RMB 1.95 billion, equating to 19.3% of total assets. The current ratio was 1.5 times and the gearing ratio 40.2%.
The Board did not recommend an interim dividend. A final dividend of HK$0.30 per share for FY 2025 (HK$665.48 million, approximately RMB 578.87 million) was paid on 25 June 2026.
Looking ahead, management plans to expand its nationwide network, accelerate construction of vocational-education industrial parks, widen course offerings and pursue additional technician-college upgrades to capture China’s growing demand for skilled talent.