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- **Revenue Growth**: 2.9% YoY increase to $262 million, driven by 4.1% enrollment growth to 85,600 students.
- **AI Integration**: Expanding AI in curriculum to build career-relevant skills and automate operations, with pilot programs showing success.
- **Regulatory Compliance**: All reported programs passed DOE earnings metrics; no material impact expected from new regulations.
- **Financial Strength**: $218 million in cash and marketable securities; inaugural $0.21 quarterly dividend declared.
- **B2B Momentum**: Employer-affiliated enrollment at 34% of total, up from 31% YoY, supporting revenue diversification.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2026 revenue grew 2.9% YoY to $262 million, driven by a 4.1% increase in average total degreed enrollment to 85,600 students.
- Employer-affiliated enrollment rose to 34% of total enrollment (up from 31% in Q1 2025), supporting B2B revenue growth.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.2% to $75.2 million, reflecting operational efficiency and cost control.
- AI integration focuses on student AI fluency and operational excellence, with pilots in AI-driven student support and enrollment conversion.
- Cybersecurity incident costs totaled $4.5 million, with insurance coverage mitigating future expenses.
- Inaugural quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share declared, signaling confidence in cash generation.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Net income attributable to the company was $15.5 million ($0.40 EPS), down due to one-time IPO-related expenses.
- Adjusted net income rose 5.3% to $53.6 million, with adjusted EPS of $1.38 (up $0.03 YoY).
- EBITDA margin expanded to 28.7% (from 27.5%), driven by lower financial aid costs and improved productivity.
- Cash and marketable securities increased to $218.1 million, supporting capital allocation for growth and dividends.
- Full-year guidance reaffirmed: $1.025-$1.035 billion in net revenue and $244-$249 million in adjusted EBITDA.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Regulatory Environment**: Preliminary DOE metrics show all reported programs passed earnings threshold; no material impact expected from new regulations.
- **Enrollment Trends**: B2B growth and retention gains offset fraud detection costs, with Q1 new student productivity near historical levels.
- **Cybersecurity Costs**: One-time $4.5 million expense; recurring costs covered by insurance, no material impact on margins.
- **AI Strategy**: Embedding AI in curriculum to prepare students for workforce changes; AI tools improving enrollment and retention efficiency.
- **Dividend Policy**: $0.21 quarterly dividend reflects disciplined capital allocation and long-term cash visibility.

Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Strong Financial Growth**: FY25 revenue $1.01B (+6% YoY), FY26 guidance $1.025B-$1.035B. Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $56.6M (+36% YoY). 
- **Enrollment Momentum**: 3.7% FY25 enrollment growth, 5.7% Q4 2025. B2B channel (32% of students) and AI-driven productivity key growth drivers. 
- **AI and Efficiency**: AI tools reduce acquisition costs, improve retention. FY25 risk-free period attrition elevated revenue per student; FY26 to normalize. 
- **Regulatory Stability**: 10-year Nursing Program accreditation, DOE Title IV recertification. No material impact from federal policy changes. 
- **Dividend Policy**: $0.84 annual dividend starting Q2 2026, supported by $195M cash and $100M revolver. 


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Mission and Student Demographics**: Serves 82,000 students (75% employed, average age 38), with 50% first-generation college students. Focus on career-relevant programs (72 degrees, 33 certificates) and skill badges (900,000+ issued). 
- **Financial Performance**: FY25 revenue $1.01B (+6% YoY), average total degree enrollment 81,900 (+3.7% YoY). FY26 guidance: $1.025B-$1.035B revenue, $244M-$249M Adjusted EBITDA. 
- **AI and Efficiency**: Investing in AI for enrollment, retention, and operational workflows. Q4 2025 saw improved enrollment productivity via AI-driven controls. 
- **Regulatory Updates**: 10-year accreditation for Nursing Program, DOE Title IV recertification through 2031. Provided financial aid relief during government shutdown. 

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q4 2025 Results**: Net revenue $257M (+7.2% YoY), Adjusted EBITDA $56.6M (+36% YoY), Net Income $17.6M (+76% YoY). 
- **FY25 Results**: Net revenue $1.01B (+6% YoY), Net Income $135.4M (+17.6% YoY), Adjusted EBITDA $243.9M (+6.5% YoY). 
- **Balance Sheet**: $195M cash as of August 2025, $100M undrawn revolver post-IPO. Dividends expected at $0.84 annualized starting Q2 2026. 
- **Expense Management**: Instructional/S&A 43.3% of revenue (vs. 42.5% FY24), G&A -120bps YoY. 

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **FY26 Guidance**: 2-3% revenue growth driven by B2B (32% of enrollment) and AI-driven productivity. FY25 revenue per student elevated due to risk-free period attrition; FY26 to normalize. 
- **Enrollment Growth**: 5.7% Q4 2025 enrollment growth, 3.7% FY25. Health sciences (nursing) and B2B programs outperforming. 
- **Technology Investment**: Scalable cloud-first platform; $500M+ tech investment since 2020. Generative AI use cases for enrollment, retention, and efficiency. 
- **Policy Risks**: No material impact from DOE rulemaking or One Big Beautiful Bill. DOE engagement positive; FAFSA process improvements reducing unusual enrollment activity. 


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