Lincoln Educational Services Reports Strong Second Quarter Financial Results; Reiterates Full Year Financial Guidance

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, as well as recent business developments.

Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Highlights

(Quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to quarter ended June 30, 2025, unless otherwise noted)

  • Revenue increased 22.4% to $142.6 million from $116.5 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 42.4% to $12.7 million from $8.9 million1
  • Net cash from operating activities improved to $22.1 million generated versus $0.3 million
  • Total liquidity as of June 30, 2026 of approximately $143 million1
  • Ending student population rose by 10.4% to approximately 18,900, an increase of nearly 1,8002
  • Student starts increased 1%; Full-year student start growth guidance of 10-14% reiterated2
  • Reiterated all other financial guidance for the full year while raising capital expenditure guidance to support the new Suitland, Maryland campus and the acquisition of the Melrose Park, Illinois campus property

Year-to-Date 2026 Financial Highlights

(Six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to June 30, 2025, unless otherwise noted)

  • Revenue increased $52.5 million, or 22.5% to $286.5 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 62.9% to $28.2 million from $17.3 million1
  • Average student population rose by 16.3% to over 18,300, an increase of almost 2,6002
  • Student starts grew by 9%2

1 A complete listing of Lincoln’s non-GAAP measures, along with descriptions and reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP measures, is included at the end of this release.
2 2025 figures include 2,764 student starts on July 1, 2025, to align with comparable student start activity in the current year, during the last week of June 2026, returning to the Company’s typical start schedule

Recent Business Developments 

  • In June, the Company signed a lease in Suitland, Maryland – its second campus serving the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and the first to deploy a new focused-program campus model – offering Electrical and HVAC training, with an expected opening in the fourth quarter of 2027.
  • In July, the Company completed the acquisition of its previously leased Melrose Park, Illinois campus property for $18.8 million.
  • The Melrose Park, Illinois campus was named one of “America’s Top Vocational Schools” by USA Today, marking the second consecutive year receiving this distinction.
  • The Grand Prairie, Texas campus was named a “School of Excellence” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, recognizing the campus’s outstanding performance during its accreditation renewal.

“During the second quarter and first half of the year, Lincoln continued to execute our mission of providing superior education and training to our students for high in-demand careers and generated strong operating results. Our performance and current third quarter trends lead to our reiterating our full year 2026 financial guidance,” said Scott Shaw, President & CEO.

“Employer demand for our graduates remains strong, and awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades continues to grow. Following nearly 20% student start growth in the first quarter, we expected second-quarter growth to moderate to approximately half this rate and enrollment for the quarter did grow at approximately nine percent. However, our start growth for the quarter slowed to one percent, as fewer enrolled students than expected attended the first day of class.

In addition, during the quarter, we observed changes in the student decision-making process that affected conversion from enrollment to start. We have taken, and continue to take, actions to address these trends and believe they are reaccelerating growth in new student starts as our August class is expected to be one of the largest in our history and we remain confident in our guidance for full-year student start growth of 10% to 14%.

“A contributing factor to August’s projected strong starts is our re-invigorated high school recruiting platform. Last summer we started an overhaul and expansion of our high school recruiting team, given renewed interest by students, parents and even guidance counselors in the skilled trades. While we see improvements this year from these investments, we expect even more growth next year as the teams build on their relationships and reach even more prospective students.

“Our prior investments which have created a more efficient and scalable business model have continued to drive our operating efficiency and financial results as we have grown our revenues by over 22% and our Adjusted EBITDA by over 60% year to date, while continuing to make investments in our future growth and delivering superior student outcomes.

“We’re excited about the potential for our focused-program strategy, beginning with our new Suitland campus, which will expand access to high-demand Electrical and HVAC training in the Washington, D.C. area – a market where data center growth is driving strong tradesperson demand. This model costs less than half of a traditional campus buildout and can be constructed faster, letting us respond more quickly to employer needs in the region.

“Between our strong first half, continued execution of our growth strategy, improving cash generation, and the ongoing national demand for skilled trades talent, we remain confident in achieving our full-year 2026 guidance and progressing toward our 2030 targets of $850 million in revenue and $150 million in Adjusted EBITDA.”

2026 SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to quarter ended June 30, 2025)


  • Revenue
    increased by $26.1 million, or 22.4% to $142.6 million, primarily due to a 14.5% increase in average student population, with the remainder attributable to tuition increases.

  • Educational services and facilities
    expense increased by $12.8 million, or 27.4% to $59.6 million. This includes a $2.9 million increase in costs related to the new campuses in Houston, Hicksville, and Rowlett. The increase was primarily driven by costs associated with a larger student population as well as higher books and tools expense primarily due to timing of program startsThe remaining increase was attributable to $3.1 million higher depreciation expense, including $0.8 million related to new campuses, largely resulting from capital investments to support growth initiatives.

  • Selling, general and administrative
    expense increased by $12.6 million, or 18.8% to $79.7 million. This includes a $2.1 million increase in costs related to new campuses in Houston, Hicksville, and Rowlett. The increase was primarily driven by a larger student population, higher sales and marketing expense, and an increased provision for credit losses.

Corporate and Other

This category includes unallocated expenses incurred on behalf of the entire Company. Corporate and other expenses were $18.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $16.4 million in the prior year comparable period. The increase was primarily driven by higher salaries and benefits to support a larger student population and to execute the Company’s growth initiatives.

2026 YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to June 30, 2025)


  • Revenue
    increased by $52.5 million, or 22.5% to $286.5 million, primarily due to a 16.3% increase in average student population, with the remainder attributable to tuition increases.

  • Educational services and facilities
    expense increased by $23.8 million, or 25.3% to $118.0 million. This includes a $5.7 million increase in costs related to the new campuses in Houston, Hicksville, and Rowlett. The increase was primarily driven by costs associated with a larger student population. The remaining increase was attributable to higher depreciation expense, largely resulting from capital investments to support growth initiatives.

  • Selling, general and administrative
    expense increased by $24.8 million, or 18.5% to $158.8 million. This includes a $4.0 million increase in costs related to new campuses in Houston, Hicksville, and Rowlett. The increase was primarily driven by higher sales and marketing expense due to higher student acquisition costs.

Corporate and Other

Corporate and other expenses were $39.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $34.7 million in the prior year comparable period. The increase was primarily driven by higher salaries and benefits to support a larger student population and to execute the Company’s growth initiatives.

FULL YEAR 2026 OUTLOOK

Based on the 2026 first half operating and financial results, as well as the outlook for the remainder of the year, the Company is reiterating its guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, net income and student starts, and increasing capital expenditure guidance by approximately $25 million reflecting the Melrose Park, Illinois property acquisition and new Suitland, Maryland campus, as follows:

    2026 Guidance
(In millions, except for student starts and diluted EPS)   Low           High  
Revenue   $ 590.0       $ 600.0  
Adjusted EBITDA1   $ 76.0       $ 80.0  
Net income   $ 23.0       $ 26.0  
Diluted EPS   $ 0.74       $ 0.83  
Capital expenditures   $ 95.0       $ 100.0  
Student starts     10 %       14 %

 

1
The guidance in this release includes references to non-GAAP operating measures. A reconciliation to the midpoint of the guidance can be reviewed below in the non-GAAP operating measures at the end of this release. The 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance includes approximately $10.0 million in losses related to new campus openings and strategic growth initiatives.
   

CONFERENCE CALL INFO

Lincoln will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss results. To access the live webcast of the conference call, please go to the Investor Overview section of Lincoln’s website at http://www.lincolntech.edu. Participants may also register via teleconference at: Q2 2026 Lincoln Educational Services Earnings Conference Call. Once registration is completed, participants will be provided with a dial-in number containing a personalized PIN to access the call. Participants are encouraged to register at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call.

An archived version of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days at http://www.lincolntech.edu.

ABOUT LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION 

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a leading provider of diversified career-oriented post-secondary education helping to provide solutions to America’s skills gap. Lincoln offers career-oriented programs to recent high school graduates and working adults in four principal areas of study: skilled trades, automotive, health sciences and information technology. Lincoln has provided the workforce with skilled technicians since its inception in 1946 and currently operates 22 campuses in 12 states under the brands Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology and Nashville Auto Diesel College. The Company was incorporated in New Jersey in 2003 as the successor-in-interest to various acquired schools including Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc. which opened its first campus in Newark, New Jersey in 1946. For more information, please go to www.lincolntech.edu.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this press release and in oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation that are not historical facts, including those made in a conference call, may be “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the federal securities laws. The words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “goal,” “target” and “continue,” and similar expressions and their opposite are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved, if at all. The Company cautions you that these statements concern current expectations about the Company’s future performance or events and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks, and other influences, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that may affect the accuracy of the statements or the prospects upon which the statements are based including, without limitation, risks associated with our ability to comply with the extensive federal and state regulatory framework applicable to the for-profit education industry such as the 90/10 rule, prescribed cohort default rates, the effect of current and future Title IV Program regulations arising out of negotiated rulemakings, including any potential reductions in funding or restrictions on the use of funds received through Title IV Programs and financial responsibility and administrative capability standards; the effect of future legislative or regulatory initiatives related to veterans’ benefit programs; our ability to obtain timely regulatory approvals in connection with acquisitions of additional schools and the related risks associated with integration of acquired schools; risks associated with the opening of new campuses; our ability to execute our growth strategies including updating and expanding the content of existing programs and developing new programs for our students in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining positive student outcomes; our ability to effectively compete within our industry; impacts related to epidemics or pandemics; risks associated with cybersecurity; general economic conditions; and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and Lincoln undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date hereof.

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

               
    June 30,       December 31,  
    2026       2025  
ASSETS              
CURRENT ASSETS:              
Cash and cash equivalents $ 44,178     $ 28,519  
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $41,378 and $43,975 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   45,871       36,929  
Inventories   4,077       3,986  
Income tax receivable   1,923       1,599  
Tenant allowance receivable   5,587       8,127  
Prepaid and other assets   4,613       7,872  
Total current assets   106,249       87,032  
               
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES – At cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $160,833 and $148,067 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   190,686       171,603  
               
OTHER ASSETS:              
Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of $26,865 and $26,371 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   21,645       21,248  
Deferred finance charges   1,204       302  
Deferred income taxes, net   21,668       21,668  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   151,565       154,223  
Finance lease right-of-use assets   24,240       25,075  
Goodwill   10,742       10,742  
Other assets, net   1,781       1,271  
Total other assets   232,845       234,529  
TOTAL ASSETS $ 529,780     $ 493,164  
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY              
CURRENT LIABILITIES:              
Unearned tuition $ 51,920     $ 44,159  
Accounts payable   30,677       27,023  
Accrued expenses   16,695       18,430  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities   11,127       10,634  
Current portion of finance lease liabilities   534       463  
Total current liabilities   110,953       100,709  
               
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:              
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities   160,074       162,113  
Long-term portion of finance lease liabilities   30,364       30,654  
Long-term debt   26,000        
Total liabilities   327,391       293,476  
               
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES              
               
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:              
Common stock, no par value – authorized 100,000,000 shares at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, issued and outstanding 31,722,150 shares at June 30, 2026 and 31,623,795 shares at December 31, 2025   48,181       48,181  
Additional paid-in capital   48,738       52,339  
Retained earnings   105,470       99,168  
Total stockholders’ equity   202,389       199,688  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 529,780     $ 493,164  
               

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
  June 30,   June 30,
    2026       2025       2026       2025  
                               
REVENUE $ 142,560     $ 116,474     $ 286,518     $ 233,980  
COSTS AND EXPENSES:                              
Educational services and facilities   59,632       46,791       118,025       94,199  
Selling, general and administrative   79,649       67,061       158,801       133,965  
Gain on sale of assets   (33     (256     (27     (476
Total costs and expenses   139,248       113,596       276,799       227,688  
OPERATING INCOME   3,312       2,878       9,719       6,292  
OTHER:                              
Interest income   7       11       37       125  
Interest expense   (1,058     (813     (1,895     (1,514
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES   2,261       2,076       7,861       4,903  
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   315       522       1,559       1,404  
NET INCOME   1,946       1,554       6,302       3,499  
Basic                              
Net income per common share $ 0.06     $ 0.05     $ 0.20     $ 0.11  
Diluted                              
Net income per common share $ 0.06     $ 0.05     $ 0.20     $ 0.11  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:                              
Basic   31,258       30,990       31,194       30,900  
Diluted   31,419       31,271       31,375       31,172  
                               

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  Six Months Ended
  June 30,
    2026       2025  
               
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:              
Net income $ 6,302     $ 3,499  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:              
Depreciation and amortization   14,587       7,637  
Finance lease amortization   835       835  
Amortization of deferred finance charges   88       90  
Deferred income taxes         547  
Gain on sale of assets   (27     (476
Fixed asset donations   (111     (197
Provision for credit losses   29,717       25,012  
Stock-based compensation expense   3,059       2,548  
(Increase) decrease in assets:              
Accounts receivable   (39,056     (30,797
Inventories   (91     (1,451
Prepaid income taxes   (324     (2,794
Prepaid expenses and current assets   5,783       (3,611
Other assets, net   (387     (657
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:              
Accounts payable   (754     (9,768
Accrued expenses   (1,735     3,452  
Unearned tuition   7,761       (2,548
Income taxes payable         (1,072
Other liabilities   986       1,672  
Total adjustments   20,331       (11,578
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   26,633       (8,079
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:              
Capital expenditures   (29,132     (46,276
Proceeds from (payments for) sale of property and equipment   27       504  
Net cash used in investing activities   (29,105     (45,772
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:              
Proceeds from borrowings   70,000       25,000  
Payments on borrowings   (44,000     (12,000
Payment of deferred finance fees   (990     (121
Finance lease principal paid   (219     (179
Tenant allowance finance leases         2,212  
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation   (6,660     (3,633
Net cash provided by financing activities   18,131       11,279  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   15,659       (42,572
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS —Beginning of period   28,519       59,273  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period $ 44,178     $ 16,701  
               

(1) RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In addition to disclosing financial results that are determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company believes it is useful to present non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain significant items as a means to understand the performance of its business, and to enable comparability of operating performance between periods. Additionally, the Company’s management regularly uses our non-GAAP financial measures to make operating decisions, for planning and forecasting purposes. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and total liquidity are measures not recognized in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP.

  • We define EBITDA as income (loss) before net interest expense (interest income), provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization.
  • We define adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus stock-based compensation expense and adjustments for items not considered part of the Company’s normal recurring operations.
  • We define total liquidity as the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and available borrowings under our credit facility.

EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and total liquidity are presented because we believe they are useful indicators of the Company’s performance and ability to make strategic investments and meet capital expenditures and debt service requirements. However, they are not intended to represent cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP and should not be used as an alternative to net income (loss) as indicators of operating performance or cash flow as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and total liquidity are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
   
Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash stock-based compensation and one-time, non-recurring items. Historically Adjusted EBITDA has excluded pre-opening costs, as well as net operating losses from new campuses, for up to four quarters after the campus opening, or until the campus becomes profitable, whichever occurs first. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the Company no longer adjusts adjusted EBITDA for pre-opening costs and net operating losses from new campuses and program expansions. Going forward, adjusted EBITDA will reflect only the add-back of non-cash stock-based compensation and other non-recurring items, if any. Prior period amounts in this release have been recast to conform to the current methodology.

The following is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, as well as a presentation of total liquidity (in thousands):

                                                   
      Three Months Ended June 30,
      (Unaudited)
      Consolidated   Campus Operations   Corporate
        2026       2025       2026       2025       2026         2025  
                                                   
Net income (loss)     $ 1,946     $ 1,554     $ 20,946     $ 18,704     $ (19,000 )     $ (17,150
Interest expense, net       1,051       802       603       605       448         197  
Provision for income taxes       315       522                   315         522  
Depreciation and amortization       7,789       4,710       7,655       4,545       134         165  
EBITDA       11,101       7,588       29,204       23,854       (18,103 )       (16,266
Stock-based compensation expense       1,615       1,343                   1,615         1,343  
Adjusted EBITDA     $ 12,716     $ 8,931     $ 29,204     $ 23,854     $ (16,488 )     $ (14,923

                                                    
      Six Months Ended June 30,
      (Unaudited)
      Consolidated   Campus Operations   Corporate
        2026       2025       2026       2025       2026         2025  
                                                   
Net income (loss)     $ 6,302     $ 3,499     $ 48,119     $ 39,782     $ (41,817 )     $ (36,283
Interest expense, net       1,858       1,389       1,178       1,199       680         190  
Provision for income taxes       1,559       1,404                     1,559         1,404  
Depreciation and amortization       15,421       8,472       15,155       8,145       266         327  
EBITDA       25,140       14,764       64,452       49,126       (39,312 )       (34,362
Stock-based compensation expense       3,059       2,548                   3,059         2,548  
Adjusted EBITDA     $ 28,199     $ 17,312     $ 64,452     $ 49,126     $ (36,253 )     $ (31,814

       
       
    As of  
    June 30,
2026
 
Cash and cash equivalents $ 44,178  
Available liquidity under Credit facility   99,000  
Total Liquidity $ 143,178  
       

*As of June 30, 2026, $26.0 million was outstanding under the revolving credit facility.

The tables below presents operating income (loss) (in thousands) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026:

                         
    Three Months Ended June 30,        
Operating Income (loss):     2026       2025       % Change  
Campus Operations   $ 21,548     $ 19,309       11.6 %
Corporate     (18,236 )   $ (16,431 )     11.0 %
Total   $ 3,312     $ 2,878       15.1 %
                         
                         
    Six Months Ended June 30,        
Operating Income (loss):     2026       2025       % Change  
Campus Operations   $ 49,297     $ 40,982       20.3 %
Corporate     (39,578 )     (34,690 )     14.1 %
Total   $ 9,719     $ 6,292       54.5 %
                         

Information included in the table below provides student starts and population with a breakdown by Transportation and Skilled Trade programs and Healthcare and Other Professions programs.

Population by Program:

                                       
  Three Months Ended June 30,
    2026       2025       2025*       % Change       % Change*  
Starts:                                      
Transportation and Skilled Trades   4,844       2,350       4,802       106.1 %     0.9 %
Healthcare and Other Professions   1,125       807       1,119       39.4 %     0.5 %
Total   5,969       3,157       5,921       89.1 %     0.8 %
                                       
Average Population:                                      
Transportation and Skilled Trades   14,714       11,920       12,329       23.4 %     19.3 %
Healthcare and Other Professions   3,628       3,634       3,685       (0.2 )%     (1.5 )%
Total   18,342       15,554       16,014       17.9 %     14.5 %
                                       
End of Period Population:                                      
Transportation and Skilled Trades   15,302       11,050       13,502       38.5 %     13.3 %
Healthcare and Other Professions   3,602       3,306       3,618       9.0 %     (0.4 )%
Total   18,904       14,356       17,120       31.7 %     10.4 %

  Six Months Ended June 30,
    2026       2025       2025*       % Change       % Change*  
Starts:                                      
Transportation and Skilled Trades   9,241       5,901       8,353       56.6 %     10.6 %
Healthcare and Other Professions   2,237       1,866       2,178       19.9 %     2.7 %
Total   11,478       7,767       10,531       47.8 %     9.0 %
                                       
Average Population:                                      
Transportation and Skilled Trades   14,705       11,807       12,012       24.5 %     22.4 %
Healthcare and Other Professions   3,610       3,704       3,730       (2.5 )%     (3.2 )%
Total   18,315       15,511       15,742       18.1 %     16.3 %
                                       
End of Period Population:                                      
Transportation and Skilled Trades   15,302       11,050       13,502       38.5 %     13.3 %
Healthcare and Other Professions   3,602       3,306       3,618       9.0 %     (0.4 )%
Total   18,904       14,356       17,120       31.7 %     10.4 %
                                       

* 2025 figures include 2,764 student starts on July 1, 2025, to align with comparable student start activity in the current year during the last week of June 2026, returning to our typical start schedule.

The reconciliations provided below represent management’s projections of various components included in our outlook for the full year 2026.  These calculations are for illustrative purposes and will be reviewed as the year progresses to reflect actual results, our outlook and continued relevance of specific items. Any revisions or modifications, if necessary, will be disclosed in future announcements of 2026 quarterly results. Adjusted EBITDA and net income have been reconciled to the midpoint of our guidance.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA – 2026 Guidance

(Reconciled to the Mid-Point of 2026 Guidance)

      Adjusted  
      EBITDA  
Net Income   $ 24,500  
Interest expense, net     4,000  
Provision for taxes     10,300  
Depreciation and amortization     33,000  
EBITDA     71,800  
Stock-based compensation expense     6,200  
Total   $ 78,000  
         
2026 Guidance Range     $76,000 – $80,000  

  

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION

Brian Meyers, CFO
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EVC GROUP LLC

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