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Total Revenue: $114.4 million, a 15% increase.
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Adjusted EBITDA: $10.2 million, a 67% increase from the prior year.
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Student Start Growth: 21.1% overall; 15% same-campus growth.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents: $54 million.
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Cash Flow from Operations: $5.6 million generated in the third quarter.
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Capital Expenditures: Approximately $20 million in the third quarter.
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Projected Full-Year Revenue Guidance: $430 million to $435 million.
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Projected Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: $41 million to $43 million.
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Projected Full-Year Adjusted Net Income Guidance: $16 million to $18 million.
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Projected Full-Year Student Start Growth: 13% to 15%.
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Projected Full-Year Capital Expenditures: $50 million to $55 million.
Release Date: November 11, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Lincoln Educational Services Corp (NASDAQ:LINC) reported a 15% increase in total revenue for the third quarter, driven by a 10.6% increase in average student population.
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The company achieved a 67% growth in adjusted EBITDA, reflecting strong financial performance.
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Lincoln 10.0 hybrid teaching model is proving successful, contributing to student growth and operational efficiencies.
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The new East Point campus exceeded expectations with 600 enrollments and $5 million in revenue, achieving positive EBITDA.
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Lincoln Educational Services Corp (NASDAQ:LINC) raised its full-year guidance for 2024, indicating confidence in continued growth.
Negative Points
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Operating expenses increased by 11%, driven by growth initiatives and higher student population.
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The Euphoria Institute campus in Las Vegas is underperforming, with an EBITDA loss forecasted for the year.
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The company faces challenges with New York state regulations for its planned Long Island campus.
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The Paramus, New Jersey campus is below benchmark, affecting student enrollment in nursing programs.
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Despite strong lead generation, the company acknowledges the need for continuous evaluation of marketing performance.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide more details about the new Long Island campus plans and any regulatory concerns in New York State? A: We are close to signing the lease for the new Long Island campus, identified as a needed location using the same methodology as our East Point campus. We have a partnership with the Greater New York Dealers Association, and there's a strong demand for skilled trades in Long Island. Although New York is a challenging state for regulation, our 20-year presence there gives us confidence in navigating these challenges. We expect the campus to be operational within 24 months.