Tianli International sees strong 2025 financial performance, dividend growth

Tianli International Holdings Limited reported an 8.1% increase in revenue to 3,588,901,000 yuan for the year ended August 31, 2025, up from 3,320,898,000 yuan in the prior year. Profit for the year rose by 16.5% to 648,130,000 yuan from 556,162,000 yuan. Basic earnings per share increased by 17.2% to 32.25 cents. The growth was primarily driven by higher high school student enrollment, expanded supply chain channels, and the addition of eight new management schools.

The board recommended a final dividend of 3.90 cents per ordinary share, reflecting a 17.3% increase in total dividend per share to 9.68 cents, with a consistent dividend payout ratio of 30%. This dividend will be paid on February 27, 2026, to shareholders on record as of February 10, 2026. The company also disclosed capital expenditures of approximately 403.6m yuan for the year.

Strategic initiatives include deepening the school quality system, expanding diversified education services, and leveraging AI in education with products like "Qiming AI Companion." Despite an impairment loss of 8,841,000 yuan on goodwill for Sichuan Fengming Niepan CGU due to declining enrollment, the company maintains a strong financial position, with unutilized banking facilities of 1,372,125,000 yuan.