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Lincoln Ed Q4 revenue up 7.4% to $87.8M, net income $24M; 2022 guidance $350-365M
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP
2021-FY EPS reported
$1.04
revenue$335,336,000
- Q4 revenue $87.8M (+7.4% YoY); average students up 6.3%; ending population up 6.9% (+850).
- Adjusted EBITDA $15.1M (+13.1%); net income $24.0M ($0.73 diluted).
- Sale-leaseback gain $22.5M; retired all $17M debt; net cash $83.3M (up $62.5M YoY).
- FY2021 revenue $335.3M (+14.4%); student starts up 7.5% to 15,402; Adj. EBITDA $38.1M (+59%).
- 2022 guidance: rev $350-365M, Adj. EBITDA $35-40M, net income $17-22M; start growth 5-10%.