NYSE$GOTU

Gaotu Techedu Inc. · Q4 2025 earnings

Q4 2025 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Gaotu Techedu Inc. reported a 21.4% increase in revenue for Q4 2025 and narrowed its net loss compared to the prior year.

Gaotu achieved high-quality growth in Q4 2025, with net revenues reaching RMB1,685.3 million. The company successfully narrowed its operating and net losses through improved efficiency and operating leverage, while maintaining a strong net operating cash inflow of RMB964.8 million.

  • Net revenues grew 21.4% year-over-year to RMB1,685.3 million, driven by strong market demand and improved product recognition.
  • Net loss narrowed significantly to RMB84.2 million from RMB135.8 million in the same period of 2024.
  • The company realized operating leverage for five consecutive quarters, with operating loss improving by 20.9% year-over-year.
  • Net operating cash inflow remained robust at RMB964.8 million, representing a 23.1% increase from the prior year period.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$241M

No prior period
EPS (adj)

-$0.05

No prior period
Gross Billings

$368M

No prior period
Non-GAAP Net Loss

-$11M

No prior period
Net Operating Cash Inflow

$965M

No prior period
Deferred Revenue

$367M

No prior period
Net Income

-$12M

No prior period
Operating Income

-$16.9M

No prior period
Gross Profit

$163M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Gaotu · Revenue · Quarterly

$241M

Q4 2025
Beat estimate in 8 of 13 quarters(62%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

For Q1 2026, Gaotu expects continued revenue growth, though at a decelerated rate compared to FY 2025.

Tailwinds

  • Expected Q1 2026 revenue between RMB1,578 million and RMB1,598 million.
  • Year-over-year revenue growth forecast of 5.7% to 7.0%.
  • Strategic focus on 'All with AI, always AI' to drive future efficiency.
  • Commitment to profitable growth and business health.
  • Ongoing share repurchase program to enhance shareholder value.

Headwinds

  • Projected growth rate (5.7%-7.0%) is lower than the 21.4% achieved in Q4 2025.
  • Continued expansion of instructor workforce may pressure margins.
  • Higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities expected.
  • Increased rental and depreciation costs.
  • Inherent risks in recruiting and retaining qualified teachers.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2025

Historical avgQ4 2025

-1.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+7.8%

Avg return

30 days after

29%

8 / 28 earnings

Positive

+34.7%

Q4 2021

Best reaction

-33.8%

Q2 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2025+0.0%-4.1%
Q3 2025-8.1%-7.3%-10.3%
Q2 2025-0.3%+3.2%-13.2%
Q1 2025+0.3%+0.3%+2.1%
Q3 2024-14.4%-11.7%-28.2%
Q2 2024-33.8%-22.1%-9.1%
Q1 2024-19.9%-23.8%-40.7%
Q4 2023+28.6%+36.2%+10.3%
Q3 2023-7.4%-10.3%+23.9%
Q2 2023-17.9%-16.2%-21.4%
Q1 2023-5.2%+12.0%+16.9%
Q4 2022-0.9%+47.0%+25.1%
Q3 2022+0.0%-0.9%+270.8%
Q2 2022+0.0%-6.1%-27.6%
Q1 2022+21.2%+35.6%+40.9%
Q4 2021+34.7%+6.9%+20.8%
Q3 2021-12.4%-16.5%+0.0%
Q2 2021+25.6%+28.0%+36.2%
Q1 2021-3.9%-7.1%-26.9%
Q4 2020+2.4%-3.5%-61.7%
Q3 2020-10.4%-12.7%-16.0%
Q2 2020-16.8%-15.5%-1.7%
Q1 2020+3.0%-0.1%+2.1%
Q4 2018-13.7%-21.8%-4.5%
Q4 2017-13.7%-21.8%-4.5%
Q4 2019+30.4%+23.8%+19.4%
Q3 2019-6.0%-5.6%+17.4%
Q2 2019-15.2%-20.1%-8.8%
Q1 2019
Q3 2018
Q2 2018
Q1 2018

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