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Mar 31

Lincoln Tech Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Reported strong growth in revenue, student enrollment, and net income for Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

Lincoln Tech delivered a solid performance in Q1 2025 with double-digit growth in revenue and student starts, improved profitability, and a raised full-year outlook driven by strategic expansions and operational efficiency.

Revenue increased by 13.7% to $117,506,000

Student starts rose by 16.2%, with 4,610 new starts

Adjusted EBITDA grew by 62.5% to $10,636,000

Net income reached $1,944,000 compared to a net loss in Q1 2024

Total Revenue
$118M
Previous year: $103M
+13.7%
EPS
$0.06
Previous year: -$0.01
-700.0%
Student Starts
4.61K
Previous year: 3.97K
+16.2%
Average Enrollment
15.47K
Previous year: 13.68K
+13.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$28.7M
Previous year: $68.6M
-58.2%
Total Assets
$427M
Previous year: $355M
+20.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company raised its full-year 2025 outlook based on strong Q1 results, increased student starts, and continued expansion plans.

Positive Outlook

  • Raised revenue guidance to $485M–$495M for FY 2025
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $58M–$63M
  • Net income guidance lifted to $10M–$15M
  • Student start growth expectations revised to 10%–14%
  • Strong liquidity position of $88.7M and no debt

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued capital expenditures expected to remain high at $70M–$75M
  • Operating cash flow was negative at -$8.4M for the quarter
  • SG&A expenses increased due to expanded workforce
  • Ongoing costs from new campus openings and relocations
  • No revenue diversification reported by geography