SISB vs Stride: why the prices moved differently

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SISB Public Company Limited (SISB.BK)

Q3 202629 Jul – 5 Oct 2026

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SISB cuts student target again as costs rise and competition bites

Student target cut again, revenue flat SISB lowered its 2026 student target from 4,600 to 4,400-4,500, after already cutting from 4,800. Full-year revenue is now expected to be flat and net profit may slip slightly, as enrollment grew below plan and no tuition increase was made.
This is the latest and most concrete downgrade to growth expectations, directly weighing on the stock.
Costs and investment squeeze profit Q2 profit fell about 10-12% as teaching and admin costs rose faster than revenue, cutting the gross margin. Higher spending on the new school and a sports center is expected to keep profit under pressure in the fourth quarter.
It explains the earnings decline and why profit may stay weak even if revenue stabilizes.
Tougher competition from new international schools Many new international schools have opened, spending heavily but enrolling fewer students than planned. SISB is focusing on the 300,000-500,000 baht tuition segment instead of the premium tier, which limits how much it can charge and grow.
Competition is a structural force capping enrollment and pricing power, a key reason for the target cuts.
New school and curriculum upgrades support long-term growth SISB is building its seventh school, Marina Singapore International School in Pathum Thani, with room for 1,200 students and 30-40 applications already. It is also adding AI literacy and revamped Chinese and university counselling programs, funded by 1.8 billion baht cash and no debt.
These investments are the main growth drivers that could offset current enrollment weakness over time.

September 202629 Jul – 5 Oct 2026

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SISB cuts student target again as costs rise and competition bites

Student target cut again, revenue flat SISB lowered its 2026 student target from 4,600 to 4,400-4,500, after already cutting from 4,800. Full-year revenue is now expected to be flat and net profit may slip slightly, as enrollment grew below plan and no tuition increase was made.
This is the latest and most concrete downgrade to growth expectations, directly weighing on the stock.
Costs and investment squeeze profit Q2 profit fell about 10-12% as teaching and admin costs rose faster than revenue, cutting the gross margin. Higher spending on the new school and a sports center is expected to keep profit under pressure in the fourth quarter.
It explains the earnings decline and why profit may stay weak even if revenue stabilizes.
Tougher competition from new international schools Many new international schools have opened, spending heavily but enrolling fewer students than planned. SISB is focusing on the 300,000-500,000 baht tuition segment instead of the premium tier, which limits how much it can charge and grow.
Competition is a structural force capping enrollment and pricing power, a key reason for the target cuts.
New school and curriculum upgrades support long-term growth SISB is building its seventh school, Marina Singapore International School in Pathum Thani, with room for 1,200 students and 30-40 applications already. It is also adding AI literacy and revamped Chinese and university counselling programs, funded by 1.8 billion baht cash and no debt.
These investments are the main growth drivers that could offset current enrollment weakness over time.

Latest29 Jul – 5 Oct 2026

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SISB cuts student target again as costs rise and competition bites

Student target cut again, revenue flat SISB lowered its 2026 student target from 4,600 to 4,400-4,500, after already cutting from 4,800. Full-year revenue is now expected to be flat and net profit may slip slightly, as enrollment grew below plan and no tuition increase was made.
This is the latest and most concrete downgrade to growth expectations, directly weighing on the stock.
Costs and investment squeeze profit Q2 profit fell about 10-12% as teaching and admin costs rose faster than revenue, cutting the gross margin. Higher spending on the new school and a sports center is expected to keep profit under pressure in the fourth quarter.
It explains the earnings decline and why profit may stay weak even if revenue stabilizes.
Tougher competition from new international schools Many new international schools have opened, spending heavily but enrolling fewer students than planned. SISB is focusing on the 300,000-500,000 baht tuition segment instead of the premium tier, which limits how much it can charge and grow.
Competition is a structural force capping enrollment and pricing power, a key reason for the target cuts.
New school and curriculum upgrades support long-term growth SISB is building its seventh school, Marina Singapore International School in Pathum Thani, with room for 1,200 students and 30-40 applications already. It is also adding AI literacy and revamped Chinese and university counselling programs, funded by 1.8 billion baht cash and no debt.
These investments are the main growth drivers that could offset current enrollment weakness over time.

Stride Inc (LRN)

Q3 202614 Jul – 14 Aug 2026

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Stride Beats Q2, Extends Buyback, New CEO; Career Learning Grows

Q2 earnings beat and margin jump Stride beat revenue and earnings estimates for its second quarter, with operating margin nearly doubling to 16.6% and free cash flow margin rising to 46%. Shares jumped 5.8% after hours. This shows the company is more profitable even as revenue dipped slightly, which supports a higher stock price.
This is the period's biggest positive catalyst, directly driving the stock higher.
Buyback extended through October 2027 Stride extended its share repurchase program to October 2027, with about $311 million remaining. It also completed $189 million in buybacks last year. Buying back stock reduces the number of shares, which can lift earnings per share and signals management believes the stock is undervalued.
This is a fresh capital-return action that supports the stock price.
Career learning drives full-year growth For fiscal 2026, Stride's career learning revenue jumped 19% to $1.04 billion on 14% more enrollments, while total revenue rose 4.7% to $2.52 billion. This shows the company's bet on job-focused education is paying off, offsetting a 2% decline in general education revenue.
It explains the underlying business momentum that supports long-term value.
New CEO and cautious Q1 outlook Stride named Robert E. Knowling Jr. as CEO just before earnings. Management warned that first-quarter enrollment faces a tougher comparison, with applications slightly behind last year. A new leader brings fresh strategy but also uncertainty, and the cautious outlook may cap near-term gains.
It is a key leadership change and a real counterweight to the positive results.

July 202614 Jul – 14 Aug 2026

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Stride Beats Q2, Extends Buyback, New CEO; Career Learning Grows

Q2 earnings beat and margin jump Stride beat revenue and earnings estimates for its second quarter, with operating margin nearly doubling to 16.6% and free cash flow margin rising to 46%. Shares jumped 5.8% after hours. This shows the company is more profitable even as revenue dipped slightly, which supports a higher stock price.
This is the period's biggest positive catalyst, directly driving the stock higher.
Buyback extended through October 2027 Stride extended its share repurchase program to October 2027, with about $311 million remaining. It also completed $189 million in buybacks last year. Buying back stock reduces the number of shares, which can lift earnings per share and signals management believes the stock is undervalued.
This is a fresh capital-return action that supports the stock price.
Career learning drives full-year growth For fiscal 2026, Stride's career learning revenue jumped 19% to $1.04 billion on 14% more enrollments, while total revenue rose 4.7% to $2.52 billion. This shows the company's bet on job-focused education is paying off, offsetting a 2% decline in general education revenue.
It explains the underlying business momentum that supports long-term value.
New CEO and cautious Q1 outlook Stride named Robert E. Knowling Jr. as CEO just before earnings. Management warned that first-quarter enrollment faces a tougher comparison, with applications slightly behind last year. A new leader brings fresh strategy but also uncertainty, and the cautious outlook may cap near-term gains.
It is a key leadership change and a real counterweight to the positive results.

Latest14 Jul – 14 Aug 2026

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Stride Beats Q2, Extends Buyback, New CEO; Career Learning Grows

Q2 earnings beat and margin jump Stride beat revenue and earnings estimates for its second quarter, with operating margin nearly doubling to 16.6% and free cash flow margin rising to 46%. Shares jumped 5.8% after hours. This shows the company is more profitable even as revenue dipped slightly, which supports a higher stock price.
This is the period's biggest positive catalyst, directly driving the stock higher.
Buyback extended through October 2027 Stride extended its share repurchase program to October 2027, with about $311 million remaining. It also completed $189 million in buybacks last year. Buying back stock reduces the number of shares, which can lift earnings per share and signals management believes the stock is undervalued.
This is a fresh capital-return action that supports the stock price.
Career learning drives full-year growth For fiscal 2026, Stride's career learning revenue jumped 19% to $1.04 billion on 14% more enrollments, while total revenue rose 4.7% to $2.52 billion. This shows the company's bet on job-focused education is paying off, offsetting a 2% decline in general education revenue.
It explains the underlying business momentum that supports long-term value.
New CEO and cautious Q1 outlook Stride named Robert E. Knowling Jr. as CEO just before earnings. Management warned that first-quarter enrollment faces a tougher comparison, with applications slightly behind last year. A new leader brings fresh strategy but also uncertainty, and the cautious outlook may cap near-term gains.
It is a key leadership change and a real counterweight to the positive results.