Why did NXD.AX stock fall pre-market on 18 Feb 2026?

NXD.AX stock fell **16.28%** pre-market on thin volume and ahead of the 25 Feb 2026 earnings. Investors reacted to negative EPS **-0.07**, high leverage, and cautious sentiment in education stocks.

What are the realistic price targets for NXD.AX stock?

Analyst-style targets: bearish **A$0.10**, conservative **A$0.16**, bullish **A$0.29**. Meyka AI's model gives a monthly **A$0.29** and yearly **A$0.16** forecast. These are model projections, not guarantees.

How does NextEd (NXD.AX) compare with its sector?

NXD.AX has a lower price-to-sales **0.43** but higher debt-to-equity **2.01** versus the Consumer Defensive sector debt average **0.84**. That raises sensitivity to enrolment and margin shocks.

When is NextEd's next earnings report and why it matters to NXD.AX stock?

NextEd's earnings are scheduled for **25 Feb 2026**. Results and guidance will affect revenue expectations, cash flow, and debt servicing, likely driving short-term price volatility in NXD.AX stock.

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NXD.AX NextEd Group (ASX) down 16.28% pre-market 18 Feb 2026: earnings ahead

ByDanny Kontos February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

NXD.AX stock opened the pre-market session down 16.28% after slipping to A$0.18 on 18 Feb 2026. The fall comes with volume below the 50-day average at 25,641 shares and ahead of NextEd Group Limited’s earnings day on 25 Feb 2026. Investors are watching liquidity, a negative EPS of -0.07, and leverage after a weak trailing twelve-month performance. This pre-market move sets a cautious tone for ASX trading and raises near-term technical and earnings risk questions for NextEd Group Limited (ASX, Australia).