Lincoln Tech Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation reported a 5.8% increase in revenue to $82.6 million, driven by a 4.4% increase in average student population. However, adjusted EBITDA decreased to $2.4 million from $5.4 million in the prior year, due to increased investments in marketing and program development.
Revenue increased by 5.8% year-over-year, reaching $82.6 million.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $5.4 million to $2.4 million year-over-year.
Average student population increased by 4.4% compared to the previous year.
The company is reiterating its 2022 full year guidance for revenue, student starts, adjusted EBITDA, net income, and capital expenditures.
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Forward Guidance
The Company anticipates low double-digit start growth in the second quarter and reiterates its full year 2022 guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue in the range of $350 million to $365 million
- Student start growth in the range of 5% to 10%
- Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $35.0 million to $40.0 million
- Net Income in the range of $17.0 million to $22.0 million
- Capital expenditures in the range of $7.0 million to $9.0 million
Challenges Ahead
- The 2022 guidance excludes the impact of the contemplated consummation of the sale and relocation of the Nashville, Tennessee campus.
- The 2022 guidance excludes additional costs associated with a new potential campus.
- The outlook is based on current enrollment trends.
- The outlook does not account for the impact from continuing COVID-19 issues or any new COVID-19 variants.
- The guidance may be revised as the year unfolds due to changes in student demand and other factors.