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Earnings

GECC Reports F2026 Q1 Financial Results

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 13, 2026 · 23:54 GEC · 0.375 GLOBAL EDUCATION COMMUNITIES CORP. J
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Executive Summary

  • GECC filed its Q1 2026 interim consolidated financial statements, showing total revenues of C$7.6 M (up 2% YoY) and a net income of C$0.745 M versus a loss of C$(5.144) M in Q1 2025.
  • EBITDA for continuing operations swung to a positive C$3.259 M (+235% YoY), while Adjusted EBITDA rose 797% to C$2.529 M.
  • The company highlighted operational milestones: Oakridge project reached the 12th floor, Surrey permit applications submitted, and Langara rezoning approved; most properties have converted to CMHC‑sponsored financing with near‑zero vacancy rates.

Key Details

  • Financial Highlights (C$ thousands)
  • Total revenues: 7,616 vs. 7,495 in Q1 2025 (+2%).
  • Net income (continuing): 745 vs. (5,144) loss in Q1 2025 (+114%).
  • Net loss attributable to shareholders: (54) vs. (2,159) loss in Q1 2025 (97% reduction).
  • Basic & diluted net loss per share: $0.00 vs. $0.03 loss in Q1 2025 (97% improvement).
  • EBITDA (continuing, non‑IFRS): 3,259 vs. (2,413) loss in Q1 2025 (+235%).
  • Adjusted EBITDA (continuing, non‑IFRS): 2,529 vs. 282 in Q1 2025 (+797%).
  • Total assets: 377,666 vs. 442,957 in Q1 2025 (‑15%).

  • Total non‑current financial liabilities: 163,985 vs. 110,964 in Q1 2025 (+48% increase).

  • Operational Milestones

  • GEC® Oakridge (Vancouver): Construction reached the 12th floor of the 18‑story project; on schedule and on budget.
  • GEC Education Mega Center® (Surrey): Building permit application filed 23 Dec 2025; excavation permit pending.
  • GEC® Langara: Rezoning approved 13 Jan 2026; now in Development Permit phase.
  • All but one operational property have converted mortgages to CMHC‑sponsored financing with below‑market rates.

  • Near‑zero vacancy rates across the portfolio, with rental rates above conventional market levels due to fully furnished student housing.

  • Strategic Outlook

  • Management plans continued strategic expansion of the GEC® Living platform throughout 2026 to achieve greater economies of scale.

Notable Quotes

“GECC's Q1 2026 financial results represent our first quarterly report since divesting a major part of our educational division to focus on student housing… These results demonstrate a disciplined commitment to scaling our student housing portfolio.” – Toby Chu, Chairman, President & CEO

Source: Global Education Communities Corp. press release, 13 Jan 2026.

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