China Online Education Group Reports 86.1% Increase in Second Quarter 2025 Net Revenues to $20.4 Million, Exceeding Previous Year Figures
China Online Education Group (51Talk) reported a significant 86.1% increase in net revenues for Q2 2025, reaching $20.4 million, up from $11.0 million in Q2 2024. Gross billings rose by 79.7% to $28.5 million, with active students increasing by 67.8% to approximately 91,300. The cost of revenues also increased by 115.9% to $5.2 million. Looking ahead, the company forecasts Q3 2025 net gross billings between $36.5 million and $37.5 million, indicating strong growth. CEO Jack Jiajia Huang expressed confidence in continued positive momentum and commitment to enhancing user experience through AI integration.
China Online Education Group, also known as 51Talk, has reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company experienced significant growth in this period, with gross billings reaching $28.5 million, reflecting a 79.7% increase from $15.9 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net revenues also saw a substantial rise, amounting to $20.4 million, an 86.1% increase from $11.0 million during the same period last year. The number of active students with attended lesson consumption increased by 67.8%, reaching approximately 91,300 compared to 54,400 in the previous year. The cost of revenues rose to $5.2 million, a 115.9% increase from $2.4 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to higher service fees paid to teachers as a result of more paid lessons. Looking ahead, 51Talk expects net gross billings for the third quarter of 2025 to be between $36.5 million and $37.5 million. This forecast represents a sequential growth of 28.1% to 31.6% and an increase of approximately 84.6% to 89.7% from the same quarter last year. The company’s CEO, Jack Jiajia Huang, highlighted the strong performance in Q2 and expressed confidence in the continued positive momentum for the second half of 2025. The organization has emphasized its commitment to enhancing user experience and service quality, alongside integrating AI across its operations to deliver an exceptional learning experience at scale. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. China Online Education Group published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: CN64314) on September 03, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)
