Online edtech firm 51Talk Q2 revenue rises as active student base expands

51Talk Online Education

15/09/2026 12:12

Overview
Singapore online English education platform's Q2 revenue rose 59% yr/yr
Company's Q2 net loss narrowed but remained unprofitable
Active students grew 51% yr/yr, driven by robust demand across key markets

Outlook
51Talk expects Q3 2026 gross billings between $41.0 mln and $43.0 mln
Company says demand across key markets remains robust
51Talk says it is investing more efficiently in Q3 2026 to move toward profitability

Result Drivers
ACTIVE STUDENT GROWTH - Co said increase in paid lessons and active students drove revenue growth
HIGHER TEACHER FEES - Co said increased service fees paid to teachers resulted from more paid lessons and expanded payment channels
MARKETING EXPENSES - Co attributed higher sales and marketing expenses to headcount growth and intensified promotional activities

Company press release: ID:nPn5hLFRXa

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
 
$32.40 mln
 
Q2 Adjusted Loss Per Share
 
$0.01
 
Q2 Loss Per Share
 
$0.01
 
Q2 Gross Margin
 
73.90%
 
Q2 Gross Profit
 
$23.90 mln
 
Q2 Operating Expenses
 
$26 mln
 
Q2 Operating Income
 
-$2.10 mln
 

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