Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU) Stock Price & Analysis
Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU) closed at USD 2.52 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 3.08% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 2.6; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 2.47–2.61 on volume of 692,061 shares. Market capitalization is $592.34M, with a 52-week range of USD 1.4–3.22 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (GOTU)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.60 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 3.76 (range 2.71–4.91).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -20.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -24.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-27, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $1.91B.
Analysts (GOTU)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.60 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 3.76 (low 2.71, high 4.91).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GOTU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.5% | -24.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -20.6% | -5.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 46.1% | 93.3% |
| Max drawdown | -55.2% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -81.8% (May 2024→Jun 2026) |
GOTU analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | — | — | — | $1.91B | — |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $1.99B | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.14 | $0.15 | -6.9% | $7.07B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.96 | $0.74 | +30.4% | $8.02B | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 2.52 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.08% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 2.6 |
| Open | USD 2.56 |
| Day Range | USD 2.47 – 2.61 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 1.4 – 3.22 |
| Volume | 692,061 shares |
| Market Cap | $592.34M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (GOTU)
Nexqual's technical model rates GOTU "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.26 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 2.23) |
| MACD | 0.1 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (GOTU)
Wall Street analysts rate GOTU "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 3.76 (range USD 2.71–4.91), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 3.76 |
| High Target | USD 4.91 |
| Low Target | USD 2.71 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (GOTU)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-27 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $1.91B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.32 vs est -0.54 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.57 vs est -0.89 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GOTU)
| Total Revenue | $6.62B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +20.20% |
| Gross Margin | +67.53% |
| Operating Margin | -8.97% |
| Profit Margin | -5.02% |
| ROE | -25.10% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.07 |
| Current Ratio | 0.86 |
| Total Cash | $3.29B |
| Total Debt | $1.12B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GOTU)
Nexqual rates Gaotu Techedu Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +35% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 68%, operating -9% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — CNY 3.29B cash vs CNY 1.12B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -25%, ROA -4.5% |
Ownership (GOTU)
| Insider Ownership | +9.44% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +11.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | 125.10M |
| Float | 108.35M |
| Short % of Float | +1.77% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (GOTU)
Gaotu Techedu Inc. is led by Xiangdong Chen, Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman & CEO | Xiangdong Chen |
|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Bin Luo |
| Senior Finance Director | Willa Jia Yao |
Major Backers & Investors (GOTU)
Notable institutional backers of Gaotu Techedu Inc. include Renaissance Technologies, Morgan Stanley, Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.6% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.81% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 0.62% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 0.53% |
| Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd | 0.45% |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 0.22% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.21% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 3.99% |
| State Street | 0.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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