2026-11-12
STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (STI Holdings), owner of one of the largest networks of private schools in the Philippines, posted resilient financial results for School Year (SY) 2025-2026, with a total growth of 10% in assets from June 2025 to June 2026. The growth was supported by steady tertiary enrollment, campus development, and continued investments in technology-driven education programs.
Based on the most recent audited consolidated financial statements of STI Holdings and its subsidiaries - STI Education Services Group (STI ESG), STI West Negros University and iACADEMY or the Group total assets rose to ?18,685.9 million as of June 30, 2026 from ?17,014.3 million as of June 30, 2025 an increase of 10%. Current assets amounted to ?4,254.8 million as of June 30, 2026, posting an increase of ?655.1 million from ?3,599.7 million as of June 30, 2025. The increase in consolidated total assets was primarily attributable to the increases in cash and cash equivalents, receivables, property and equipment, and investment properties.
Net income stood at ?2,014.9 million as revenues reached ?5,545.7 million, equivalent to a net income margin of 36%, as the Group continued to invest in campus development and learning technologies.
The sustained financial health was supported by strong enrollment recorded in SY 2025-2026 at 132,941 students across 66 campuses nationwide despite lower enrollment in basic education following earlier class openings in public schools, which affected private school intake across the sector. Enrollees in programs in the tertiary level, including TESDA, comprised 78% of the total student population.
"Our performance reflects the resilience of our core education business and the continued strength of tertiary enrollment across the network. While the timing of revenue recognition affected quarterly comparisons, our full-year results remain stable and aligned with management expectations," according to Monico V. Jacob, President & CEO of STI Holdings.
Operationally, the Group continued expanding its academic footprint and strengthening industry-aligned programs by modernizing its academic programs through specialized cybersecurity and computer-aided design (CAD) platforms for Criminology and ICT students, alongside Adobe Creative Cloud licenses.
Additionally, following the execution of a Management Agreement signed by STI ESG, the Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA Manila) and the Philippine School of Business Administration, Inc. - Quezon City (PSBA Quezon City) in May 2024, facilities and infrastructure improvement as well as technology and learning resources upgrade have been undertaken.
"These efforts are aligned with our long-term goal of preparing students for evolving industry requirements while improving graduate employability across key sectors," he said.
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STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (STI Holdings) has three major subsidiaries involved in education: STI Education Services Group (ST ESG), STI West Negros University (STI WNU), and iACADEMY.
STI ESG offers associate and baccalaureate degrees and technical-vocational programs in the fields of Information and Communications Technology, Business and Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Education, Psychology, and Criminology. It also offers junior and senior high school. STI ESG likewise manages the operations of the Philippine School of Business Administration and Philippine School of Business Administration, Inc. - Quezon City, or collectively referred to as "PSBA," by virtue of a Management Agreement executed by the parties.
STI WNU offers programs and courses ranging from pre-elementary to graduate levels. Founded on February 14, 1948, STI WNU was granted its university status by the Commission on Higher Education on February 11, 2008. It was granted Autonomous status by CHED on September 16, 2024. STI West Negros University is located at the heart of Bacolod City.
iACADEMY is the premier school in the group offering specialized programs in senior high school and college that are centered on Computing, Business, and Design. It is known for its strong industry partnerships and non-traditional programs such as Software Engineering, Game Development, Web Development, Real Estate Management, Animation, Multimedia Arts and Design, Fashion Design and Technology, Music Production and Sound Design, Film and Visual Effects, Data Science and Cloud Computing. iACADEMY also offers programs in Accountancy, Marketing Management, Psychology, and Digital Media Management.
