other material
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Lincoln Educational cites ~$80M cash, zero debt; 2021 student starts up 10.7%
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP
- FY 2021 ended with ~$80M cash, no outstanding debt, and $11M revolver available.
- Q4 2021 student starts ~2,700; average population grew ~650 vs. prior-year quarter.
- Total students enrolled ~13,100 across 22 campuses as of Dec 31, 2021.
- 2018 cohort default rate 9.8%; 90/10 revenue ratio 75%; composite score 3.0.
- Monetized real estate via sale-leaseback; plan to blend 25% online instruction.