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Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC)
NASDAQ:LINC
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 11, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.02Last Year’s EPS
0.06Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 12, 2025
|% Change Since: 5.26%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 11, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a strong financial performance with significant growth in revenue and student starts, bolstered by strategic campus and program expansions. However, challenges remain in the healthcare sector with declining starts due to program suspensions. Despite these challenges, Lincoln's financial position and operational efficiencies provide a positive outlook.Company Guidance
During the Q1 2025 earnings call, Lincoln Educational Services provided an optimistic guidance for the year, highlighting a 16% revenue increase and a 56% growth in adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous year. The company raised its full-year financial guidance, now anticipating revenue between $485 million and $495 million, adjusted EBITDA ranging from $58 million to $63 million, and student start growth of 10% to 14%. Capital expenditures are expected to range between $70 million and $75 million. These results are underpinned by significant improvements in marketing efficiencies, with a 20% reduction in cost per start, and a strategic focus on high-demand skilled trades programs. The company is also planning to open new campuses in underserved markets and has seen strong performance from its recently opened East Point campus, which has become profitable ahead of schedule. Lincoln Educational Services aims to achieve $550 million in organically generated revenue and approximately $90 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2027.Significant Revenue and EBITDA Growth
Revenue for the first quarter of 2025 grew by 16% to $117.5 million, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 56% to $10.6 million compared to the previous year.
Impressive Student Start Growth
Student starts at 21 campuses grew by an exceptional 20% over the prior period, with double-digit growth sustained for six consecutive quarters.
New Campus and Program Expansion
The new East Point campus opened in March 2024 and became profitable well ahead of schedule. Additional campuses in Nashville and Levittown are underway, with new programs being launched across several locations.
Improved Operating Leverage
Education service and facility costs decreased as a percentage of revenue, and marketing efficiencies improved significantly, with a 20% reduction in cost per start year-over-year.
Strong Financial Position
Lincoln Education ended the quarter with approximately $90 million in total liquidity and no debt outstanding, highlighting a robust capital structure.
LINC Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
LINC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2025 | $20.92 | $21.32 | +1.91% |
Feb 24, 2025 | $16.09 | $18.55 | +15.29% |
Nov 11, 2024 | $16.20 | $16.78 | +3.58% |
Aug 08, 2024 | $11.65 | $12.18 | +4.55% |
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FAQ
When does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) report earnings?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 11, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) earnings time?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) earnings time is at Aug 11, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is LINC EPS forecast?
LINC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.02.