Revenue Rises a Solid 17% Despite Industry Challenges; New AI EdTech and Expansion Initiatives Position EEIQ for Future Growth
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of comprehensive education and EdTech solutions for international and domestic students seeking college and university degrees in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced its first half financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2026.
"We are pleased to announce 17% revenue growth for the first half of fiscal 2026 driven by the continued expansion of our foundational and collaborative programs delivered in students' home countries. These programs are designed to prepare students for academic study abroad and have proven to be tremendously successful. Our strategic focus on internationalization remains a powerful growth engine, further strengthened by agreements with leading universities worldwide," commented Jianbo Zhang, CEO of EpicQuest Education.
"It is estimated that more than 100 colleges have closed or merged over the past two academic years due to financial pressures, shifting demographics and skepticism about the value of a college degree. However, EpicQuest Education has bucked the trend, having grown its first half year-over-year revenue 51% since fiscal 2024. Our mission is to deliver results-driven, globally accessible learning experiences that empower students to earn Bachelor's and Master's degrees to secure high-quality careers."
"Looking ahead, we are exploring new partnerships in the US and key international markets to broaden our academic pathways for our students. At the same time, we are pursuing new business initiatives that we believe will propel our growth and become sources of future revenue. This includes the development of an AI-powered platform to enhance student engagement and tutoring through the essential integration of human interaction with AI technology. We are also progressing on plans to establish Davis University branch campuses beginning in the US to expand enrollment and provide more options for our international students. We believe that our unique value proposition delivers highly positive outcomes for students as well as long-term returns for our shareholders."
First Half 2026 Financial Results Ended March 31, 2026
Revenues were $6.27 million for the first half of fiscal 2026 compared to $5.37 million for the first half of fiscal 2025, an increase of $0.90 million, or 16.8%. The rise in revenue was mainly due to the increase in the international foundational and collaborative programs that are offered by Davis University, and the resulting increase in international student enrollment.
