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51Talk Online Education Group
Educational services company in the Cayman Islands, listed on NYSE (COE)1
In its 2026 annual report (Form 20-F) the company says: “51Talk Online Education Group began to provide English education services in July 2011, initially in mainland China.”4
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- TickerCOE on NYSE1
- IndustryServices-Educational Services1
- HeadquartersE91
- Incorporated inCayman Islands3
- Business address6 Shenton Way, #38-07 Oue Downtown, Singapore, 0688093
- Filer categoryNon-accelerated filer3
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51Talk Online Education Group began to provide English education services in July 2011, initially in mainland China. In order to facilitate international capital raising of our company, we incorporated China Online Education Group, or 51Talk, to become our offshore holding company under the laws of the Cayman Islands in November 2012.4 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Cost of revenue26¢$24.9M
- Research and development6¢$5.5M
- Other costs67¢$63.9M
- Income tax1¢$1.2M
Out of $95.6M in revenue.2 The company lost money this year.
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2025
- Capital spending19¢$2.3M
- Kept or used elsewhere81¢$9.5M
Out of $11.8M of cash from operations.2
Financial statements
No quarterly figures reported.
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $166.6M5 | $212.4M6 | $314.8M7 | $788.0K8 | $15.0M9 | $27.1M2 | $50.7M2 | $95.6M2 |
| Cost of revenue | $59.8M5 | $63.2M6 | $89.0M7 | $130.0K8 | $3.2M9 | $6.3M2 | $11.2M2 | $24.9M2 |
| Gross profit | $106.8M5 | $149.2M6 | $225.9M7 | $658.0K8 | $11.9M9 | $20.8M2 | $39.5M2 | $70.7M2 |
| Research and development | $26.9M5 | $22.6M6 | $25.0M7 | $135.0K8 | $2.9M9 | $3.1M2 | $3.6M2 | $5.5M2 |
| Operating expenses | $5.2M8 | $24.2M9 | $34.5M2 | $47.6M2 | $85.1M2 | |||
| Operating income | -$58.9M5 | -$15.4M6 | $16.0M7 | -$4.6M8 | -$12.4M9 | -$13.7M2 | -$8.0M2 | -$14.4M2 |
| Interest | $1.4M6 | $10.0K7 | ||||||
| Income before tax | -$4.1M8 | -$12.8M9 | -$14.9M2 | -$7.0M2 | -$15.6M2 | |||
| Income tax | $565.0K5 | $728.0K6 | -$629.0K7 | $100.0K8 | $60.0K9 | $118.0K2 | $276.0K2 | $1.2M2 |
| Net income | -$60.6M5 | -$15.0M6 | $21.2M10 | $18.7M8 | -$42.6M9 | -$15.0M2 | -$7.2M2 | -$16.8M2 |
| Earnings per share | $0.077 | $0.0611 | -$0.042 | -$0.022 | -$0.052 | |||
| Earnings per share (diluted) | $0.077 | $0.0611 | -$0.042 | -$0.022 | -$0.052 | |||
| Shares (weighted, basic) | 328.5M shares8 | 335.6M shares9 | 341.1M shares2 | 347.1M shares2 | 355.0M shares2 | |||
| Shares (weighted, diluted) | 328.5M shares8 | 335.6M shares9 | 341.1M shares2 | 347.1M shares2 | 355.0M shares2 |
No quarterly figures reported.
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $60.1M5 | $52.6M7 | $51.3M11 | $24.6M8 | $18.2M2 | $21.3M2 | $27.8M2 | $38.9M2 |
| Inventory | $169.0K11 | |||||||
| Current assets | $138.8M5 | $171.0M6 | $247.9M7 | $151.2M10 | $26.6M8 | $29.8M9 | $40.1M2 | $60.4M2 |
| Property, plant and equipment | $148.0K10 | $25.0K8 | $138.0K9 | $363.0K2 | $2.0M2 | |||
| Intangible assets | $116.0K10 | $104.0K8 | $92.0K9 | $80.0K2 | $68.0K2 | |||
| Total assets | $146.9M5 | $201.4M6 | $338.6M7 | $187.1M10 | $27.6M8 | $31.2M9 | $43.9M2 | $66.1M2 |
| Current liabilities | $274.3M5 | $347.4M6 | $462.5M7 | $297.0M10 | $20.5M8 | $39.1M9 | $56.9M2 | $95.4M2 |
| Long-term debt | $10.0M5 | |||||||
| Long-term liabilities | $3.5M10 | $547.0K8 | $217.0K9 | $1.8M2 | $2.0M2 | |||
| Total liabilities | $286.9M5 | $351.7M6 | $471.5M7 | $300.5M10 | $21.1M8 | $39.3M9 | $58.7M2 | $97.3M2 |
| Retained earnings | -$288.6M10 | -$331.2M8 | -$346.4M9 | -$353.6M2 | -$370.4M2 | |||
| Shareholders’ equity | -$140.0M5 | -$150.0M10 | -$132.9M10 | -$113.4M10 | $6.6M8 | -$8.3M9 | -$15.0M2 | -$31.4M2 |
| Shares outstanding | 305.9M shares6 | 312.1M shares7 | 323.6M shares10 | 333.6M shares10 | 337.8M shares8 | 343.3M shares9 | 350.8M shares2 | 359.1M shares2 |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | $4.3M5 | $57.2M6 | $104.2M10 | -$105.0M8 | -$45.7M9 | $559.0K2 | $5.8M2 | $11.8M2 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $97.0K8 | $103.0K9 | $99.0K2 | $137.0K2 | $434.0K2 | |||
| Stock-based compensation | $219.0K8 | $712.0K9 | $910.0K2 | $934.0K2 | $1.3M2 | |||
| Capital spending | $2.6M5 | $1.4M6 | $3.4M7 | $3.8M11 | $5.0K9 | $287.0K2 | $308.0K2 | $2.3M2 |
| Free cash flow | $1.8M | $55.8M | $100.8M | -$108.8M | -$45.7M | $272.0K | $5.5M | $9.5M |
| Cash from investing | $98.3M8 | $2.5M9 | $2.4M2 | $468.0K2 | -$952.0K2 | |||
| Share buybacks | $863.0K6 | $3.5M7 | $3.2M11 | |||||
| Cash from financing | -$2.4M8 | $20.5M9 | $240.0K2 | $218.0K2 |
Corporate structure
51Talk Online Education Group sits at the top of its group. 1 entity, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of 51Talk Online Education Group
- Jack Jiajia Huang Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest Jan 12, 2026 (6 filings since Jul 11, 2024)
- HSG Holding Ltd Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest Dec 5, 2025
- DCM Ventures China Turbo Fund, L.P. Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest May 7, 2025 (3 filings since Jan 27, 2022)
- Dasheng Online Ltd Filed SC 13D/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest Feb 29, 2024
- Dasheng Global Ltd Filed SC 13D/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest Feb 22, 2024 (6 filings since Feb 11, 2022)
- Silverhorn Investment Advisors Ltd Filed SC 13G/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest Feb 13, 2023 (2 filings since Feb 11, 2022)
- Golien Ltd Filed SC 13G on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest Feb 7, 2023
- Sequoia Capital China Growth Fund I LP Filed SC 13D/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest May 9, 2022
- Shunwei China Internet Fund, L.P. Filed SC 13G/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest Feb 14, 2022
- JOYY Filed SC 13G/A on 51Talk Online Education Group, latest Jan 28, 2022
- 51Talk Online Education Group E9
Built from major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What 51Talk Online Education Group reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $3.8M2 Dec 31, 2025 | $1.7M2 Dec 31, 2024 | +120.9% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $1.8M2 Dec 31, 2025 | $1.3M2 Dec 31, 2024 | +31.5% |
| Property and equipment, net | $2.0M2 Dec 31, 2025 | $363.0K2 Dec 31, 2024 | +450.4% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $3.2M2 Dec 31, 2025 | $2.9M2 Dec 31, 2024 | +11.2% |
Real estate and locations
Intangibles and goodwill
Leadership
Who has led 51Talk Online Education Group, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
- Chief executive officerJack Jiajia Huang Mar 18, 2026 to now12
Board members and other officers (3)
- Board memberFrank Hurst Lin Mar 18, 2026 to now13
- Board memberJack Jiajia Huang Mar 18, 2026 to now12
- Board memberTing Shu Mar 18, 2026 to now14
Former names
- China Online Education GroupDec 21, 2015 to Oct 5, 20223
Timeline
- Mar 18, 2026New chief executive Jack Jiajia Huang becomes CEO12
Filings
112 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 38 insider forms, 23 large holders, 46 other. The latest 20:
- Oct 8, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Oct 8, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Oct 8, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Sep 15, 20266-K EDGAR
- Aug 21, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 13, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 12, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 10, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Aug 5, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 30, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 27, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 23, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 21, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 13, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 8, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jun 30, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jun 26, 20264 OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT EDGAR
The 112 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
98 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 98 buys and 0 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 35,400 | $20.83 | $737.4K | Form 4 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 337,500 | $20.17 | $6.8M | Form 4 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 254,820 | $19.61 | $5.0M | Form 4 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 199,980 | $19.72 | $3.9M | Form 4 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 90,480 | $19.39 | $1.8M | Form 4 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 105,120 | $19.29 | $2.0M | Form 4 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 158,460 | $19.20 | $3.0M | Form 4 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 125,880 | $19.06 | $2.4M | Form 4 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 333,840 | $18.48 | $6.2M | Form 4 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 122,580 | $17.54 | $2.2M | Form 4 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 194,460 | $17.21 | $3.3M | Form 4 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 109,080 | $16.91 | $1.8M | Form 4 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 169,980 | $16.88 | $2.9M | Form 4 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 451,320 | $16.97 | $7.7M | Form 4 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 185,880 | $16.26 | $3.0M | Form 4 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 421,440 | $15.76 | $6.6M | Form 4 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 183,720 | $15.97 | $2.9M | Form 4 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 498,660 | $16.62 | $8.3M | Form 4 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 112,500 | $16.68 | $1.9M | Form 4 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Huang Jack JiajiaChief Executive Officer | Buy | 83,460 | $16.56 | $1.4M | Form 4 |
All 98 trades can be filtered by person here when JavaScript is on.
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- Jack Jiajia HuangSCHEDULE 13D/A, 6 filings Jul 11, 2024 to Jan 12, 202615
- HSG Holding LtdSCHEDULE 13D/A, 1 filing Dec 5, 202516
- DCM Ventures China Turbo Fund, L.P.SCHEDULE 13D/A, 3 filings Jan 27, 2022 to May 7, 202517
- Dasheng Online LtdSC 13D/A, 1 filing Feb 29, 202418
- Dasheng Global LtdSC 13D/A, 6 filings Feb 11, 2022 to Feb 22, 202419
- Silverhorn Investment Advisors LtdSC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 11, 2022 to Feb 13, 202320
- Golien LtdSC 13G, 1 filing Feb 7, 202321
- Sequoia Capital China Growth Fund I LPSC 13D/A, 1 filing May 9, 202222
- Shunwei China Internet Fund, L.P.SC 13G/A, 1 filing Feb 14, 202223
- JOYYSC 13G/A, 1 filing Jan 28, 202224
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
| Fund | Shares | Value | Share of the fund | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSG Holding Ltd | 474,901 | $7.6M | 0.6% | No change |
| Bank Of America Corp /de/ | 82,198 | $1.3M | 0.0% | −43,778 |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | 41,675 | $664.7K | 0.0% | −2,600 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co | 37,669 | $566.9K | 0.0% | +15 |
| Barclays PLC | 6,308 | $100.6K | 0.0% | No change |
| UBS Group AG | 957 | $15.3K | 0.0% | −45 |
| Rhumbline Advisers | 436 | $7.0K | 0.0% | No change |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 81 | $1.3K | 0.0% | No change |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | 93 | $1.0K | 0.0% | No change |
| Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec | 50 | $798 | 0.0% | New |
| Proathlete Wealth Management LLC | 50 | $797 | 0.0% | No change |
| Acadian Asset Management LLC | 49,268 | $785 | 0.0% | −5,853 |
| Morgan Stanley | 26 | $415 | 0.0% | No change |
| Bnp Paribas Financial Markets | 6 | $96 | 0.0% | No change |
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How 51Talk Online Education Group is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGAR51Talk Online Education Group1
- CIK0001659494
- Filer statusNon-accelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a shell company4
- Incorporated inCayman Islands4
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)8200 Services-Educational Services1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Trade & Services, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address6 Shenton Way, #38-07 Oue Downtown, Singapore, 068809, Singapore1
- Phone65 699123471
- Shares outstanding359,059,557 Common Stock shares; 255,452,577 Common Class A shares; 8,289,315 Adr shares; 103,606,980 Common Class B shares as of Dec 31, 20254
- AuditorErnst & Young LLP, Singapore PCAOB ID 1247; no auditor attestation of internal control over financial reporting4
- On EDGAR sinceDec 21, 20151
- Filings231 in all: 6-K (63), 4 (32), SC 13G/A (27), SC 13D/A (22), CORRESP (14), 20-F (10), SC 13G (10), UPLOAD (7)1
All 30 form types
3 (6), SCHEDULE 13D/A (5), DRSLTR (4), DRS/A (3), EFFECT (3), F-1/A (3), S-8 (3), SC 13D (3), 424B5 (2), 8-A12B (2), 25 (1), 424B3 (1), 424B4 (1), CERT (1), CERTNYS (1), DRS (1), F-1 (1), F-3 (1), F-3/A (1), F-6 (1), F-6 POS (1), FWP (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (20-F) Apr 23, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| American Depositary Shares, each representing fifteen Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share | COE | NYSE American LLC |
| Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share | NYSE American LLC |
From the cover page of the 20-F filed Apr 23, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).4
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