T1'26 enrolments - up 36% on the PCP

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Stock EDU Holdings Ltd (EDU.ASX)
Release Time 24 Feb 2026, 8:55 a.m.
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 T1'26 enrolments up 36% on the PCP
Key Points
  • Total student enrolments reached a record 6,627, up 36% on the previous corresponding period
  • New student enrolments were 1,163, up 5% on the previous corresponding period
  • Higher education (Ikon) accounted for 80% of total enrolments and 90% of new student enrolments
Full Summary

EDU Holdings Limited, a leading tertiary education provider, has reported continued growth in both new and total student enrolments in Trimester 1 2026. Total student enrolments reached a record 6,627, a 36% increase on the previous corresponding period. The Group's higher education business, Ikon Institute, accounted for 80% of total enrolments, up from 66% in the previous corresponding period, reflecting the Group's strategic shift towards higher education. New student enrolments were 1,163, up 5% on the previous corresponding period, with higher education accounting for 90% of new enrolments. The growth in higher education enrolments was supported by strong uptake of Ikon's new postgraduate courses and a record intake of domestic students. The Group's vocational education and training business, Australian Learning Group, saw softer enrolments during the period, reflecting tighter visa settings and challenging sector conditions. However, ALG remains strategically valuable to the Group's portfolio, supporting student diversity and providing progression pathways into Ikon. The Group has been implementing mitigation strategies in response to upcoming changes to the National Code, which will restrict the ability to pay commissions to education agents on students transferring from other providers. The impact of this change remains uncertain, but the Group is confident in its long-term positioning as a quality provider operating in high-growth sectors aligned to Australia's skills priorities.