{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"169466","rtpr_id":"nGNX6whzks-20261014","ticker":"ETS","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["ETS"],"title":"Elite Express Holding Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-14T20:05:00.657Z","article_body":"LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Express Holding\nInc. (“ETS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ETS), a California-based\nprovider of last-mile delivery services, today reported results for the\nquarter ended August 31, 2026.\n\nFor the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company reported revenue of\n$766,422, representing a 20.9% increase compared with the same period in 2025.\nGross profit increased to $95,759, compared with $6,817 for the same period in\n2025, reflecting continued improvements in operating efficiency. The Company\nreported a net loss of $760,138, primarily attributable to a significant\nincrease in general and administrative expenses, including professional fees,\npayroll, and franchise tax expenses.\n\nYidan Chen, ETS’s CEO, commented, “Our third quarter results reflect\ncontinued growth in our delivery operations, with revenue increasing 20.9%\nyear over year and gross profit improving significantly, demonstrating the\nbenefits of our ongoing focus on operational execution and efficiency.\n\n“During the quarter, we continued to optimize route management, fleet\nutilization, and labor productivity while maintaining our focus on disciplined\ncost management. Although higher general and administrative expenses impacted\nour net results, we remain focused on improving operating efficiency, pursuing\ndisciplined growth opportunities, and building a stronger foundation for\nlong-term shareholder value.”\n\nThird Quarter 2026 Financial Results\n\nFor the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company reported revenue of\n$766,422, representing an increase of $132,557, or 20.9%, compared with\n$633,865 for the three months ended August 31, 2025. Activity-based revenue\naccounted for $545,879, or 71.2% of total revenue, during the three months\nended August 31, 2026, compared with $477,705, or 75.4% of total revenue, for\nthe same period in the prior year. Fixed revenue, including weekly service\ncharges and branding-related revenue, increased from $155,644 for the three\nmonths ended August 31, 2025 to $216,230 for the three months ended August 31,\n2026. This increase was primarily attributable to higher weekly service charge\nrates under the Company’s ISP agreement with FedEx, which was renewed on\nFebruary 21, 2026. Other pickup and delivery revenue increased from $516 for\nthe three months ended August 31, 2025 to $4,313 for the three months ended\nAugust 31, 2026, representing an increase of $3,797.\n\nThe Company also reported cost of revenue of $670,663 for the three months\nended August 31, 2026, compared with $627,048 for the three months ended\nAugust 31, 2025, representing an increase of $43,615, or 7.0%. This increase\nwas primarily due to increased maintenance and repair costs and higher cost of\nservice related to the rental of additional vehicles to fulfill the\nCompany’s delivery volume obligations.\n\nFor the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company reported gross profit\nof $95,759, compared with $6,817 for the three months ended August 31, 2025,\nrepresenting an improvement of $88,942. Gross margin improved to 12.5% for the\nthree months ended August 31, 2026, compared with 1.1% in the prior-year\nperiod. The improvement was primarily attributable to higher revenue growth,\nwhich outpaced the increase in cost of revenue.\n\nGeneral and administrative expenses for the Company increased by $865,424, or\n570.9%, to $1,017,024 for the three months ended August 31, 2026, from\n$151,600 for the three months ended August 31, 2025. The increase was mainly\ndue to (i) $137,337 in higher professional fees, primarily related to audit\nservices, financial reporting, and SEC and regulatory compliance associated\nwith the Company’s transition to a public company; (ii) $586,252 in higher\npayroll expenses associated with personnel supporting corporate governance,\ninternal controls, and administrative operations; (iii) a $120,108 increase in\nfranchise tax expenses; and (iv) $21,727 in other expenses.\n\nDuring the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company's loans receivable\nportfolio generated interest income of $135,359. The portfolio includes loans\nto unrelated third-party borrowers, which were made to generate interest\nincome on the net proceeds from the Company's initial public offering prior to\ntheir deployment for the purposes described in the Company's prospectus.\nEffective June 1, 2026, the maturity dates of the remaining outstanding loans\nfrom the Company's original loan portfolio were extended to November 30, 2026,\nwith an annual interest rate of 5%. During the quarter, the Company also\nentered into additional loan agreements with unrelated third-party borrowers\nwith an aggregate principal amount of $1.9 million, bearing interest at an\nannual rate of 5% and maturing in 12 months. The loans are secured by personal\nguarantees provided by the shareholders or chief executive officers of the\nrespective borrowers, and the Company has no related-party relationships with\nthe borrowers.\n\nThe Company reported a net loss of $760,138 for the three months ended August\n31, 2026, compared with a net loss of $185,881 for the same period in 2025,\nrepresenting an increase of $574,257, or 308.9%. The increase was primarily\nattributable to higher general and administrative expenses, including\nincreased professional fees, payroll expenses, and franchise tax expenses,\npartially offset by higher revenue and improved gross profitability.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the\nmeaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements\nof historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited\nto: projections of earnings, revenue, or other financial items; statements\nregarding the adequacy, availability, and sources of capital; statements of\nthe plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations;\nstatements concerning proposed new services or developments; statements\nregarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief; and\nstatements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.\n\nForward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “will,”\n“estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,”\n“plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” and other similar expressions.\nThese forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and\nassumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.\n\nFactors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those\nexpressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include, among others,\nthe risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the\nCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30,\n2025, as well as in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and\nExchange Commission.\n\nAlthough the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its\nforward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ\nmaterially from those projected or assumed. The Company’s future financial\ncondition and results of operations are subject to change and to inherent\nrisks and uncertainties. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no\nobligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or\ncircumstances after the date of this press release.\n\nThe information included in this release should be read in conjunction with\nthe Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and\nrelated notes included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter\nended August 31, 2026, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange\nCommission on October 14, 2026.\n\nFor more information, please contact:\n\nElite Express Holding Inc.\n\nInvestor Relations\n(949) 758-0650\nir@eliteexpressholding.com\n\n\n\n ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS \n \n For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended \n August 31, August 31, \n 2026 2025 2026 2025 \n \n REVENUE $ 766,422 $ 633,865 $ 2,298,549 $ 1,956,258 \n \n COST OF REVENUE \n Cost of service 76,902 56,974 235,198 176,984 \n Cost of labor 357,790 347,945 1,088,724 1,085,885 \n Depreciation and amortization 30,272 64,332 80,544 188,668 \n Fuel 114,408 94,654 336,674 304,600 \n Maintenance and repairs 91,291 63,143 223,248 207,709 \n Total cost of revenue 670,663 627,048 1,964,388 1,963,846 \n \n GROSS PROFIT (LOSS) 95,759 6,817 334,161 (7,588 ) \n \n OPERATING EXPENSES \n R&D expenses — — 2,150,000 — \n General and administrative expenses 1,017,024 151,600 2,187,702 576,981 \n Total operating expenses 1,017,024 151,600 4,337,702 576,981 \n \n LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (921,265 ) (144,783 ) (4,003,541 ) (584,569 ) \n \n OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) \n Interest income, net 161,127 2,248 575,965 2,248 \n Other income, net — — 25,992 21,285 \n Total other income, net 161,127 2,248 601,957 23,533 \n \n LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT (760,138 ) (142,535 ) (3,401,584 ) (561,036 ) \n \n Income tax expense (benefit) — 43,346 1,600 (62,552 ) \n \n NET LOSS $ (760,138 ) $ (185,881 ) $ (3,403,184 ) $ (498,484 ) \n \n Loss per common share - basic and diluted $ (0.02 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.04 ) \n Weighted average shares - basic and diluted* 47,325,368 13,288,411 26,994,044 13,041,947 \n\n\n\n\n\n ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY \n UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS \n As of August 31, As of November 30, \n 2026 2025 \n (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED) \n ASSETS \n CURRENT ASSETS: \n Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,003,589 $ 1,308,529 \n Accounts receivable 76,574 72,582 \n Loans receivable 11,549,811 9,999,811 \n Deferred offering cost 41,430 — \n Prepaid D&O insurance 137,701 102,443 \n Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,124,707 898,191 \n TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 16,933,812 12,381,556 \n NON-CURRENT ASSETS: \n Plant and equipment 124,943 167,008 \n Intangible assets 446,200 487,600 \n Goodwill 668,858 668,858 \n TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,173,813 $ 13,705,022 \n \n LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY \n TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 385,130 513,155 \n TOTAL LIABILITIES 385,130 513,155 \n \n TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 17,788,683 13,191,867 \n \n TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 18,173,813 $ 13,705,022 \n\n\n\n\n\n ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY \n UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS \n For the Nine Months Ended \n August 31, \n 2026 2025 \n Cash flows from operating activities: \n Net loss $ (3,403,184 ) $ (498,484 ) \n Net cash used in operating activities (4,741,858 ) (640,210 ) \n \n Cash flows from investing activities: \n Net cash used in investing activities (1,556,418 ) (79,908 ) \n \n Cash flows from financing activities: \n Net cash provided by financing activities 7,993,336 14,103,098 \n \n Net increase in cash 1,695,060 13,382,980 \n Cash, beginning of period 1,308,529 170,157 \n Cash, end of period $ 3,003,589 $ 13,553,137 \n\n\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/29638720-77c0-4105-83e7-a54be09b76b1)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX6whzks-20261014","title":"Elite Express Holding Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"ETS","created":"2026-10-14T20:05:00.657Z","tickers":["ETS"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Express Holding\nInc. (“ETS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ETS), a California-based\nprovider of last-mile delivery services, today reported results for the\nquarter ended August 31, 2026.\n\nFor the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company reported revenue of\n$766,422, representing a 20.9% increase compared with the same period in 2025.\nGross profit increased to $95,759, compared with $6,817 for the same period in\n2025, reflecting continued improvements in operating efficiency. The Company\nreported a net loss of $760,138, primarily attributable to a significant\nincrease in general and administrative expenses, including professional fees,\npayroll, and franchise tax expenses.\n\nYidan Chen, ETS’s CEO, commented, “Our third quarter results reflect\ncontinued growth in our delivery operations, with revenue increasing 20.9%\nyear over year and gross profit improving significantly, demonstrating the\nbenefits of our ongoing focus on operational execution and efficiency.\n\n“During the quarter, we continued to optimize route management, fleet\nutilization, and labor productivity while maintaining our focus on disciplined\ncost management. Although higher general and administrative expenses impacted\nour net results, we remain focused on improving operating efficiency, pursuing\ndisciplined growth opportunities, and building a stronger foundation for\nlong-term shareholder value.”\n\nThird Quarter 2026 Financial Results\n\nFor the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company reported revenue of\n$766,422, representing an increase of $132,557, or 20.9%, compared with\n$633,865 for the three months ended August 31, 2025. Activity-based revenue\naccounted for $545,879, or 71.2% of total revenue, during the three months\nended August 31, 2026, compared with $477,705, or 75.4% of total revenue, for\nthe same period in the prior year. Fixed revenue, including weekly service\ncharges and branding-related revenue, increased from $155,644 for the three\nmonths ended August 31, 2025 to $216,230 for the three months ended August 31,\n2026. This increase was primarily attributable to higher weekly service charge\nrates under the Company’s ISP agreement with FedEx, which was renewed on\nFebruary 21, 2026. Other pickup and delivery revenue increased from $516 for\nthe three months ended August 31, 2025 to $4,313 for the three months ended\nAugust 31, 2026, representing an increase of $3,797.\n\nThe Company also reported cost of revenue of $670,663 for the three months\nended August 31, 2026, compared with $627,048 for the three months ended\nAugust 31, 2025, representing an increase of $43,615, or 7.0%. This increase\nwas primarily due to increased maintenance and repair costs and higher cost of\nservice related to the rental of additional vehicles to fulfill the\nCompany’s delivery volume obligations.\n\nFor the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company reported gross profit\nof $95,759, compared with $6,817 for the three months ended August 31, 2025,\nrepresenting an improvement of $88,942. Gross margin improved to 12.5% for the\nthree months ended August 31, 2026, compared with 1.1% in the prior-year\nperiod. The improvement was primarily attributable to higher revenue growth,\nwhich outpaced the increase in cost of revenue.\n\nGeneral and administrative expenses for the Company increased by $865,424, or\n570.9%, to $1,017,024 for the three months ended August 31, 2026, from\n$151,600 for the three months ended August 31, 2025. The increase was mainly\ndue to (i) $137,337 in higher professional fees, primarily related to audit\nservices, financial reporting, and SEC and regulatory compliance associated\nwith the Company’s transition to a public company; (ii) $586,252 in higher\npayroll expenses associated with personnel supporting corporate governance,\ninternal controls, and administrative operations; (iii) a $120,108 increase in\nfranchise tax expenses; and (iv) $21,727 in other expenses.\n\nDuring the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company's loans receivable\nportfolio generated interest income of $135,359. The portfolio includes loans\nto unrelated third-party borrowers, which were made to generate interest\nincome on the net proceeds from the Company's initial public offering prior to\ntheir deployment for the purposes described in the Company's prospectus.\nEffective June 1, 2026, the maturity dates of the remaining outstanding loans\nfrom the Company's original loan portfolio were extended to November 30, 2026,\nwith an annual interest rate of 5%. During the quarter, the Company also\nentered into additional loan agreements with unrelated third-party borrowers\nwith an aggregate principal amount of $1.9 million, bearing interest at an\nannual rate of 5% and maturing in 12 months. The loans are secured by personal\nguarantees provided by the shareholders or chief executive officers of the\nrespective borrowers, and the Company has no related-party relationships with\nthe borrowers.\n\nThe Company reported a net loss of $760,138 for the three months ended August\n31, 2026, compared with a net loss of $185,881 for the same period in 2025,\nrepresenting an increase of $574,257, or 308.9%. The increase was primarily\nattributable to higher general and administrative expenses, including\nincreased professional fees, payroll expenses, and franchise tax expenses,\npartially offset by higher revenue and improved gross profitability.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the\nmeaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements\nof historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited\nto: projections of earnings, revenue, or other financial items; statements\nregarding the adequacy, availability, and sources of capital; statements of\nthe plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations;\nstatements concerning proposed new services or developments; statements\nregarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief; and\nstatements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.\n\nForward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “will,”\n“estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,”\n“plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” and other similar expressions.\nThese forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and\nassumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.\n\nFactors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those\nexpressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include, among others,\nthe risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the\nCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30,\n2025, as well as in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and\nExchange Commission.\n\nAlthough the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its\nforward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ\nmaterially from those projected or assumed. The Company’s future financial\ncondition and results of operations are subject to change and to inherent\nrisks and uncertainties. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no\nobligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or\ncircumstances after the date of this press release.\n\nThe information included in this release should be read in conjunction with\nthe Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and\nrelated notes included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter\nended August 31, 2026, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange\nCommission on October 14, 2026.\n\nFor more information, please contact:\n\nElite Express Holding Inc.\n\nInvestor Relations\n(949) 758-0650\nir@eliteexpressholding.com\n\n\n\n ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS \n \n For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended \n August 31, August 31, \n 2026 2025 2026 2025 \n \n REVENUE $ 766,422 $ 633,865 $ 2,298,549 $ 1,956,258 \n \n COST OF REVENUE \n Cost of service 76,902 56,974 235,198 176,984 \n Cost of labor 357,790 347,945 1,088,724 1,085,885 \n Depreciation and amortization 30,272 64,332 80,544 188,668 \n Fuel 114,408 94,654 336,674 304,600 \n Maintenance and repairs 91,291 63,143 223,248 207,709 \n Total cost of revenue 670,663 627,048 1,964,388 1,963,846 \n \n GROSS PROFIT (LOSS) 95,759 6,817 334,161 (7,588 ) \n \n OPERATING EXPENSES \n R&D expenses — — 2,150,000 — \n General and administrative expenses 1,017,024 151,600 2,187,702 576,981 \n Total operating expenses 1,017,024 151,600 4,337,702 576,981 \n \n LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (921,265 ) (144,783 ) (4,003,541 ) (584,569 ) \n \n OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) \n Interest income, net 161,127 2,248 575,965 2,248 \n Other income, net — — 25,992 21,285 \n Total other income, net 161,127 2,248 601,957 23,533 \n \n LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT (760,138 ) (142,535 ) (3,401,584 ) (561,036 ) \n \n Income tax expense (benefit) — 43,346 1,600 (62,552 ) \n \n NET LOSS $ (760,138 ) $ (185,881 ) $ (3,403,184 ) $ (498,484 ) \n \n Loss per common share - basic and diluted $ (0.02 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.04 ) \n Weighted average shares - basic and diluted* 47,325,368 13,288,411 26,994,044 13,041,947 \n\n\n\n\n\n ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY \n UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS \n As of August 31, As of November 30, \n 2026 2025 \n (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED) \n ASSETS \n CURRENT ASSETS: \n Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,003,589 $ 1,308,529 \n Accounts receivable 76,574 72,582 \n Loans receivable 11,549,811 9,999,811 \n Deferred offering cost 41,430 — \n Prepaid D&O insurance 137,701 102,443 \n Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,124,707 898,191 \n TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 16,933,812 12,381,556 \n NON-CURRENT ASSETS: \n Plant and equipment 124,943 167,008 \n Intangible assets 446,200 487,600 \n Goodwill 668,858 668,858 \n TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,173,813 $ 13,705,022 \n \n LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY \n TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 385,130 513,155 \n TOTAL LIABILITIES 385,130 513,155 \n \n TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 17,788,683 13,191,867 \n \n TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 18,173,813 $ 13,705,022 \n\n\n\n\n\n ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY \n UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS \n For the Nine Months Ended \n August 31, \n 2026 2025 \n Cash flows from operating activities: \n Net loss $ (3,403,184 ) $ (498,484 ) \n Net cash used in operating activities (4,741,858 ) (640,210 ) \n \n Cash flows from investing activities: \n Net cash used in investing activities (1,556,418 ) (79,908 ) \n \n Cash flows from financing activities: \n Net cash provided by financing activities 7,993,336 14,103,098 \n \n Net increase in cash 1,695,060 13,382,980 \n Cash, beginning of period 1,308,529 170,157 \n Cash, end of period $ 3,003,589 $ 13,553,137 \n\n\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/29638720-77c0-4105-83e7-a54be09b76b1)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-14T20:05:00.720277113Z","server_sent_at_ms":1792008300720},"received_at":"2026-10-14T20:05:00.771Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"157703","press_release_id":"169466","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Ground Transportation","sector":"Industrials"},"redFlags":["net loss widened 309% on a 571% jump in G&A expenses","large share-count increase: weighted average shares rose to 47.3M from 13.3M","IPO proceeds deployed into third-party loans rather than core operations","nine-month net cash used in operations of $4.7M far exceeds revenue base"],"eventType":"earnings","narrative":"Elite Express Holding reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $766,422, up 20.9% year over year, with gross profit jumping to $95,759 from $6,817 as gross margin improved from 1.1% to 12.5%.\n\nThe net loss nonetheless widened 308.9% to $760,138, driven by a 570.9% surge in G&A to $1.02 million from post-IPO costs including audit, compliance, payroll, and franchise tax expenses.\n\nThe company is also parking IPO proceeds in a loans receivable portfolio that generated $135,359 of interest income, including $1.9 million in new 5% loans maturing in 12 months, while its FedEx ISP agreement was renewed in February 2026.","sentiment":"mixed","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Gross margin inflection to 12.5% at micro-cap last-mile operator, but widening losses and IPO cash parked in loans temper the story."},"keyFigures":{"revenue":766422,"revenueYoy":"20.9%","customDimensions":{"cash":3003589,"gross_margin":"12.5%","gross_profit":95759,"g_and_a_yoy_pct":"570.9%","interest_income":135359,"g_and_a_expenses":1017024,"loans_receivable":11549811,"prior_year_gross_margin":"1.1%"}},"quotedText":"Our third quarter results reflect continued growth in our delivery operations, with revenue increasing 20.9% year over year and gross profit improving significantly","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Yidan Chen","role":"CEO"}],"products":[],"companies":[{"name":"Elite Express Holding Inc.","ticker":"ETS","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"FedEx","relationship":"partner (ISP agreement)"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$766,422","context":"Q3 FY2026 revenue"},{"amount":"$95,759","context":"Q3 gross profit"},{"amount":"$760,138","context":"Q3 net loss"},{"amount":"$1,017,024","context":"Q3 general and administrative expenses"},{"amount":"$1.9 million","context":"new third-party loan agreements entered during the quarter"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"Micro-cap earnings with 20.9% revenue growth and a large gross margin improvement (1.1% to 12.5%), but the net loss widened 309% on a 571% surge in G&A expenses. 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