NextEd Group FY26 Investor Presentation
Key points
- Revenue down 6.7% to $88.9m but underlying EBITDA up 7.0% to $15.3m
- Gross margin expanded to 55.4% from 53.6%
- Vocational market share grew to 2.5% with a 15.1% increase in student lifetime value
- Operating costs reduced by 7.7% and cash reserves remained stable at $18.2m
Full summary
NextEd Group delivered a resilient performance in FY26, with underlying EBITDA increasing by 7.0% to $15.3 million despite a 6.7% decline in revenue to $88.9 million. The company achieved this through a leaner operating structure, with operating costs down by 7.7%. Gross margin expanded by 1.8 percentage points to 55.4%, driven by a higher-margin course mix. Vocational now accounts for 59% of international revenue, up from 47% in FY25. The student lifetime value increased by 15.1% to $9.1k. The company maintained liquidity and achieved $8.5 million in permanent cost savings since FY24.
Guidance
Underlying EBITDA up 7.0% to $15.3m in FY26
Outlook
The company is well-positioned to efficiently convert future revenue growth into EBITDA, with a focus on margin expansion and cost efficiencies.
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