Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Earnings History
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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $22M, reflecting +103.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.72 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 a gross margin of 60.4%, 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 →
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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% |
| 2015 | -$3M | +94.0% | $778,000 | $-0.14 | -1.7% | 0.4% |
| 2014 | -$56M | -9.5% | -$49M | $-2.46 | -17.3% | -14.9% |
| 2013 | -$51M | -37.9% | -$10M | $-2.28 | -14.9% | -2.8% |
| 2012 | -$37M | -312.0% | -$28M | $-1.68 | -9.2% | -6.9% |
| 2011 | $18M | -74.8% | $35M | $0.79 | 3.4% | 6.8% |
| 2010 | $70M | +41.6% | $123M | $2.79 | 10.9% | 19.2% |
| 2009 | $49M | +143.8% | $88M | $1.82 | 8.9% | 16.0% |
| 2008 | $20M | +142.1% | $36M | $0.78 | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2007 | $8M | -46.4% | $26M | $0.32 | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| 2006 | $16M | -16.9% | $28M | $0.60 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| 2005 | $19M | +44.2% | $33M | $0.76 | 6.3% | 10.9% |
| 2004 | $13M | +57.9% | $25M | $0.56 | 5.0% | 9.6% |
| 2003 | $8M | +276.9% | $16M | $0.37 | 4.1% | 8.0% |
| 2001 | -$5M | - | -$6M | $-0.22 | -4.4% | -5.9% |
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LINC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LINC stock.
What is LINC earnings per share (EPS)?
LINC trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.72, reflecting +103.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -15.3%. Complete EPS history from 2001 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's net income?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) trailing twelve-month net income is $22M as of 2025. Earnings grew +103.1% year-over-year. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has been profitable for 7 consecutive years.
Is LINC profitable?
Yes, LINC is profitable with a TTM net income of $22M and a net profit margin of +3.9%. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has generated profits for 7 consecutive years.
What is LINC's earnings growth rate?
LINC compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +103.1%, 3-Year: +21.8%, 5-Year: -15.3%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2001 to 2025.
What are LINC's profit margins?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation net profit margin is +3.9%, operating margin is +5.8%, and gross margin is +60.4%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +10.6%.
Is LINC growing earnings?
Yes, LINC earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +103.1% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -15.3%. TTM net income reached $22M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was LINC's best earnings year?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $70M, achieved in fiscal year 2010. Earnings history on this page spans 2001 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were LINC's earnings last quarter?
LINC's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $4M with diluted EPS of $0.14. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.