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Dec 31, 2019

Lincoln Tech Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Lincoln Tech reported strong Q4 2019 results, with revenue and net income increasing.

Key Takeaways

Lincoln Tech reported a strong fourth quarter with a 5.4% increase in total revenue, driven by growth in both Transportation and Skilled Trades and Healthcare and Other Professions segments. Net income increased significantly by 82.5%, reflecting improved operating efficiency and expense controls. The company also completed financing transactions that increased liquidity and are expected to result in annualized interest savings.

Total revenue increased by 5.4%, with same school revenue up 7.1%.

Student starts rose by 9.7%, marking nine consecutive quarters of growth for both Transportation and Skilled Trades and Healthcare and Other Professions segments.

Operating income grew by 74.7% to $10.1 million.

Net income increased by 82.5% to $9.2 million, or $0.33 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$73.9M
Previous year: $70.1M
+5.4%
EPS
$0.33
Previous year: $0.2
+65.0%
Student Starts
2.32K
Previous year: 2.11K
+9.7%
Average Enrollment
11.69K
Gross Profit
$43.4M
Previous year: $38.9M
+11.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$23.6M
Previous year: $17.6M
+34.6%
Free Cash Flow
$3.77M
Previous year: $3.64M
+3.5%
Total Assets
$195M
Previous year: $146M
+33.4%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is providing the following guidance for 2020:

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue and student starts are expected to increase 3% to 5%.
  • EBITDA is projected to be between $15.0 million to $17.0 million, which would be a 12% to 27% increase over 2019 EBITDA.
  • Operating income is expected to be between $7.0 million to $9.0 million, which would represent a growth rate of 34% to 72% over 2019 operating income.
  • Capital expenditures are projected to be between $6.5 million to $7.5 million.