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10-Q2026-04-14· qwen-plus

ABQQ · AB International Group Corp.

0001663577-26-000107

SEC filing

Summary

Revenue of $4.1M and gross profit of $4.9M reflect IP segment growth, but the 117.6% gross margin is not indicative of sustainable operating leverage due to non-recurring accounting treatment of copyright costs and amortization.

Key takeaways

Full analysis

Revenue and Gross Profit

Revenue for the period ended February 28, 2026, was $4.1M, and gross profit was $4.9M. Management attributes the revenue increase primarily to growth in the IP segment. This contrasts with prior periods where theatre-based revenue declined due to less renowned and popular movies on screen compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The gross margin of 117.6% is materially higher than typical operating margins and arises from GAAP accounting treatment: certain copyrights sold incurred no recognized cost, resulting in negative cost of goods sold. This is not reflective of recurring operational efficiency or pricing power, but rather a feature of how intangible asset sales are recorded under current standards.

Operating Income and Margin

Operating income totaled $2.4M, yielding an operating margin of 56.9%. This reflects both revenue composition shift toward higher-margin IP licensing and a documented decrease in theatre operating costs for the six months ended February 28, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Management notes this decrease was driven by lower admission revenues and reduced movie exhibition costs as a percentage of those revenues — indicating structural cost discipline even amid softer box office performance.

Net Income and Cash Flow

Liquidity and Outlook