# Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/GOTU · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU), nexqual.com/GOTU" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 2.52 (-3.08% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 2.6 · day 2.47–2.61 · 52w 1.4–3.22 · market cap $592M · NYQ

## Key facts
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 4 Form 4 filings, $1.2M; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- 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.

## Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months)
4 purchases, $1.2M. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Chen Xiangdong | CEO | 167,051 | $418K | 2.5 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-17 | Chen Xiangdong | CEO | 59,148 | $143K | 2.42 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-16 | Chen Xiangdong | CEO | 73,801 | $168K | 2.28 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-11 | Chen Xiangdong | CEO | 200,000 | $447K | 2.23 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.

## Analysts
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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Education & Training Services)
LINC (Lincoln Educational Services Co) USD 21.96 +3.34% · PXED (Phoenix Education Partners, Inc) USD 24.57 +3.85% · APEI (American Public Education, Inc.) USD 48.86 +2.26% · UTI (Universal Technical Institute I) USD 21.66 +4.13% · AFYA (Afya Limited) USD 14.91 +0.07% · COUR (Coursera, Inc.) USD 5.07 +2.01%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/GOTU · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | — | — | — | $1.91B | — |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | — | — | — | $1.99B | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.14 | $0.15 | -6.9% | $7.07B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $0.96 | $0.74 | +30.4% | $8.02B | 2 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

Expected move by 2027-01-15 (includes earnings 2026-11-27): ±21.8%.

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 187.8% | ±22.8% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 56.6% | ±21.8% |
| 2027-04-16 | 175 | 45.7% | ±34.9% |