Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2001 to 2025
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LINC EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
LINC Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.0% | 5.8% | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 58.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 57.1% | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| 2022 | 57.3% | 4.7% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 58.6% | 14.7% | 10.4% |
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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $20M, reflecting +103.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.64 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 3.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LINC's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -15.3%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $70M in fiscal 2010.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation maintains positive profitability with, operating margin of 5.8%, and net margin of 3.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including UTI ($43M net income, 7.5% margin), PRDO ($170M net income, 18.9% margin), COCO ($83M net income, 11.7% margin), LINC has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare LINC vs UTI →
LINC Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
LINC Historical Earnings Data (2001–2025)
24 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20M | +102.2% | $30M | $0.65 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 2024 | $10M | -62.0% | $15M | $0.32 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $26M | +105.8% | $33M | $0.85 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| 2022 | $13M | -63.6% | $16M | $0.36 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $35M | -28.5% | $49M | $1.04 | 10.4% | 14.7% |
| 2020 | $49M | +2310.2% | $15M | $1.49 | 16.6% | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $2M | +130.8% | $5M | $0.08 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| 2018 | -$7M | +43.0% | -$4M | $-0.27 | -2.5% | -1.5% |
| 2017 | -$11M | +59.4% | -$5M | $-0.48 | -4.4% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | -$28M | -744.9% | -$5M | $-1.21 | -14.4% | -2.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LINC stock.
Is LINC growing earnings?
LINC EPS is $0.64, with earnings growth accelerating to +103.1%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -15.3%. TTM net income reached $20M.
What are LINC's profit margins?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation net margin is +3.9%, with operating margin at +5.8%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are LINC's earnings?
LINC earnings data spans 2001-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +103.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.