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Ambow Education Announces First Quarter of 2026 Financial Results

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AMBO The company announced strong Q1 2026 financial results with a 21% year-over-year revenue increase, expanded gross profit margin to 60.2%, and more than tripled operating income. Growth in HybriU revenue was a key driver, validating the AI-driven platform.

Ambow Education Announces First Quarter of 2026 Financial Results CUPERTINO, Calif., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambow Education Holding Ltd. (“Ambow” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: AMBO) a U.S.-based innovator of AI-powered phygital (physical + digital) solutions for education, corporate collaboration and live events, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter of 2026 and Recent Financial and Operating Highlights

“This quarter demonstrates the operational leverage in our model. Our top-line grew approximately 21% year over year, gross profit margin expanded to 60.2%, and operating income more than tripled on essentially flat operating expenses. We are particularly encouraged by HybriU revenue more than doubling year over year, which we believe validates demand for our AI-driven phygital platform. With $6.9 million in cash resources and growing momentum across both our education and HybriU businesses, Ambow is well-positioned to continue investing in our product roadmap while maintaining financial discipline,” said Dr. Jin Huang, Chief Executive Officer of Ambow Education.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 increased by 21.0% to $2.8 million from $2.3 million for the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by HybriU revenue growth.

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 increased by 26.2% to $1.7 million from $1.3 million for the same period of 2025. Gross profit margin was 60.2% for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 57.7% for the first quarter of 2025.

Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 remained essentially stable at $1.2 million compared with the same period of 2025.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was $0.4 million, compared with $0.1 million for the same period of 2025.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders for the first quarter of 2026 was $0.4 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted ADS, compared with $0.1 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted ADS, for the same period of 2025.

As of March 31, 2026, Ambow maintained cash resources of $6.9 million, comprising cash and cash equivalents of $4.2 million and restricted cash of $2.7 million.

The Company’s financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2026 will also be available on its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) at www.sec.gov.

About Ambow

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a U.S.-based, AI-driven technology company offering phygital (physical + digital) solutions for education, corporate conferencing and live events. Through its flagship platform, HybriU, Ambow is shaping the future of learning, collaboration and communication—delivering immersive, intelligent, real-time experiences across industries. For more information, visit Ambow’s corporate website at https://www.ambow.com/.

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