51Talk Reports Q2 2026 Earnings: Revenue and Student Growth, Narrowing Losses
In the second quarter of 2026, 51Talk (COE) reported a significant year-over-year increase in net revenues to $32.4 million, driven by a 51.3% rise in active students reaching approximately 138,100 individuals. The company also exceeded its gross billings guidance with $39.3 million and launched an AI-powered learning product called Global Communicator on July 1st, developed in partnership with Oxford University Press. Despite rising operating expenses due to increased sales headcount and marketing efforts, the firm managed a narrowing of its operating loss from $3.2 million to $2.1 million compared to the prior-year period. The company reported an operating cash inflow of $4.9 million despite this loss. 51Talk also raised total cash reserves to $40.1 million as of June 30, 2026. The CEO emphasized a strategic focus on efficient investment and long-term growth for the remainder of 2026.
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