Lincoln Educational Services Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results with 22.5% Revenue Growth and Expanded Credit Facility

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Lincoln Educational Services reported strong Q1 2026 financial performance with significant revenue and net income growth, supported by an expanded credit facility for future growth.

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• Strong Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Revenue increased 22.5% to $144.0 million, and net income more than doubled to $4.356 million, compared to the prior year. Diluted EPS rose to $0.14 from $0.06.

• Significant Student Growth

  Average student population grew by 18.2% and new student starts increased by 19.5%, driving revenue expansion.

• Expanded Credit Facility

  The company amended its credit agreement on April 13, 2026, increasing its revolving credit facility from $60.0 million to $125.0 million and extending the maturity to April 2031, significantly boosting liquidity.

• Improved Operating Cash Flow

  Net cash provided by operating activities turned positive at $4.566 million, a substantial improvement from a net cash outflow of $8.378 million in the prior year.

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Lincoln Educational Services delivered robust first-quarter results, significantly increasing revenue and net income year-over-year. The company also secured a substantially larger revolving credit facility, enhancing its liquidity and supporting ongoing growth initiatives, including new campus expansions. This filing provides the detailed financial statements following the earlier announcement of strong Q1 performance and raised guidance.