51Talk Online Education Group (COE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE:COE) is a Beijing‐based online education provider specializing in live, one‐on‐one English instruction. Since its founding in 2011 by Jack Lu, the company has built a proprietary digital platform that connects students with qualified teachers through interactive video classrooms. Courses are tailored to a range of learners—from young children building foundational language skills to adults pursuing business and conversational English—and are supported by custom lesson materials and real‐time progress tracking.

The company operates two core business segments: its China-focused program, which delivers English lessons to students across mainland China, and its international offerings under the 51Talk Global banner. In China, 51Talk leverages a network of home‐based teachers and technology partners to reach students in both tier-one cities and emerging markets. The global program further extends the platform’s reach to regions such as Southeast Asia and Latin America, enabling cross-border learning and cultural exchange.

51Talk’s service portfolio encompasses individual courses, group classes, and corporate training solutions. The curriculum is aligned with internationally recognized standards, and courses are designed by a dedicated academic team to ensure consistency and quality. The platform’s adaptive scheduling system allows students to book classes at their convenience, while analytics tools provide parents and administrators with detailed performance reports.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Jack Lu, 51Talk has expanded its footprint through strategic partnerships and continuous technology upgrades. The company maintains a commitment to professional development, offering ongoing teacher training programs and accreditation pathways. By combining a scalable digital infrastructure with a focus on instructional excellence, 51Talk Online Education Group positions itself as a leading player in the global online English education market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $28.52 to $29.02
• 50-Day Range: $18.70 to $33.00
• 52-Week Range: $11.84 to $34.74
• Volume: 1,578 shs
• Average Volume: 14,785 shs
• Market Capitalization: $166.38 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

51Talk Online Education Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

51Talk Online Education Group scored higher than 2% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 289th out of 289 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for 51Talk Online Education Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of 51Talk Online Education Group is -16.15, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of 51Talk Online Education Group is -16.15, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.08% of the float of 51Talk Online Education Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

51Talk Online Education Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in 51Talk Online Education Group has recently increased by 92.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

51Talk Online Education Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

51Talk Online Education Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.08% of the float of 51Talk Online Education Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

51Talk Online Education Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in 51Talk Online Education Group has recently increased by 92.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added 51Talk Online Education Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, 51Talk Online Education Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.40% of the stock of 51Talk Online Education Group is held by insiders.

COE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have COE shares performed this year?

51Talk Online Education Group's stock was trading at $20.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, COE stock has increased by 41.0% and is now trading at $28.90.

How were 51Talk Online Education Group's earnings last quarter?

51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE:COE) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, June, 9th. The company reported ($0.25) EPS for the quarter.

When did 51Talk Online Education Group's stock split?

51Talk Online Education Group shares reverse split before market open on Thursday, December 15th 2022.The 1-4 reverse split was announced on Thursday, December 15th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Thursday, December 15th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 25 shares after the split.

When did 51Talk Online Education Group IPO?

51Talk Online Education Group (COE) raised $46 million in an IPO on Friday, June 10th 2016. The company issued 2,400,000 shares at a price of $18.00-$20.00 per share. Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse acted as the underwriters for the IPO.

How do I buy shares of 51Talk Online Education Group?

Shares of COE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of 51Talk Online Education Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that 51Talk Online Education Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET), New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) and Jabil (JBL).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/09/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Educational services
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:COE
• CIK: 1659494
• Web: www.51talk.com
• Phone: 86-10-5692-8909
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 620
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.82)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$15.03 million
• Net Margins: -24.26%
• Pretax Margin: -26.21%
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: -30.40%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.71
• Quick Ratio: 0.71

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $59.49 million
• Price / Sales: 2.87
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: ($1.43) per share
• Price / Book: -20.45

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,847,000
• Free Float: 5,356,000
• Market Cap: $171.02 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.05