TAL Education Group (TAL) shares tumbled 6.19% in pre-market trading on Thursday following the release of its fourth-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2025. The Chinese education technology company's earnings and revenue fell short of analysts' expectations, sparking a sell-off among investors.

According to the company's announcement, TAL Education reported an adjusted net income of $7 million for Q4, significantly below the IBES estimate of $60 million. Revenue for the quarter came in at $610.2 million, missing the projected $637.2 million. The company's adjusted operating income was -$1.7 million, far below the estimated $28.2 million. Furthermore, TAL Education posted a net loss of $7.3 million and an operating loss of $16 million for the quarter, highlighting the challenges faced by the company.

Despite the disappointing results, TAL Education Group announced an extension of its share repurchase program by another 12 months. This move may be seen as an attempt to boost investor confidence and support the stock price. However, the market's initial reaction suggests that investors are more concerned about the company's financial performance than its capital return initiatives.