China New Higher Education (2001.HK) reported its annual results for the year ended 31 August 2025. Total revenue was RMB3,070.7 million, comprising RMB2,599.4 million in revenue from principal business (up 7.8% year-on-year) and RMB471.3 million in other income and gains. The Group recorded a 5.2% year-on-year increase in adjusted net profit to RMB812.3 million, while net profit reached RMB829.2 million, up 9.7%.

Graduate employment remained strong, with an overall rate reaching 98.22% for 2025 graduates, 3.13 percentage points higher than the previous year. The proportion of high-quality employment further expanded, and the number of students hired by well-known enterprises rose by 110.32%.

According to official figures, the total number of students across the Group’s schools in the 2025/2026 academic year stood at approximately 133,000. The Group noted a continued increase in the proportion of undergraduate students and higher minimum admission scores across multiple schools.

In financial terms, cost of sales rose by 9.2%, mainly attributable to expansion of teaching staff and continuous upgrading of campus facilities. As of 31 August 2025, the Group’s interest-bearing debt to total assets stood at 24.3%, down 7.5 percentage points from the previous year. The Board resolved not to recommend payment of a final dividend for FY2025 and indicated that resources will be invested in continued high-quality development of vocational education, campus enhancements, and talent cultivation.

Looking ahead, the Group stated that supportive national policies continue to favor the development of vocational education. Efforts will remain focused on improving educational quality and employment outcomes, as well as expanding program offerings in strategically emerging industries. The Group also highlighted a plan to deepen partnerships with industry and strengthen inter-regional employment service centers, with a commitment to creating high-quality, application-oriented higher education in China.