Revenue Growth - Revenue increased by 13.7% to $117.5 million, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth[5] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $117,506,000, an increase of 13.3% compared to $103,366,000 in Q1 2024[22] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 reached $117,506, an increase of 13.7% from $103,366 in Q1 2024[30] - Campus Operations segment generated revenue of $117,506 in Q1 2025, a 16.0% increase from $101,321 in Q1 2024[30] Profitability - Net income improved to $1.9 million, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million in the previous year[5] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $1,944,000, compared to a net loss of $214,000 in Q1 2024, marking a turnaround in profitability[22] - Basic and diluted net income per share for Q1 2025 was $0.06, compared to a loss of $0.01 per share in Q1 2024[22] - Operating income for Q1 2025 was $3,413,000, a significant improvement from an operating loss of $458,000 in Q1 2024[22] - Operating income for Campus Operations improved to $21,671 in Q1 2025, a 71.9% increase from $12,609 in Q1 2024[30] Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $10.6 million, compared to $6.5 million in the prior year, reflecting a 63% increase[5] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $10,636, up from $6,545 in Q1 2024, indicating a growth of 62.5%[29] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025 was increased to between $58 million and $63 million[13] - The company projects adjusted EBITDA for 2025 to be in the range of $58,000 to $63,000, with a midpoint of $60,500[34] Student Enrollment - Student starts grew by 16.2%, with a 20.9% increase excluding the Transitional segment[5] - The number of starts in Campus Operations increased by 20.9% to 4,610 in Q1 2025, compared to 3,812 in Q1 2024[32] - The average population in Campus Operations grew by 16.2% to 15,469 in Q1 2025, up from 13,311 in Q1 2024[32] Liquidity and Financial Position - Total liquidity reached nearly $90 million, with no debt outstanding as of March 31, 2025[5] - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025, was $88,655, consisting of cash and cash equivalents of $28,655 and a credit facility of $60,000[29] - Cash used in operating activities for Q1 2025 was $(8,378,000), an improvement from $(14,934,000) in Q1 2024[24] - Total costs and expenses for Q1 2025 were $114,093,000, up from $103,824,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 9.5% increase[22] Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $(19,889,000), significantly higher than $(1,684,000) in Q1 2024, indicating increased investment in growth[24] - New campus and campus relocation costs for 2025 are estimated at $8,900, which includes pre-opening costs and net operating losses[35] - The Nashville campus relocation was completed, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the launch of two new programs[5] - The company plans to open a new campus in Houston, Texas by year-end 2025 and in Hicksville, New York by the end of 2026[7] Marketing Efficiency - Marketing cost per student start was approximately 20% lower compared to the prior year, indicating improved efficiency[10] Credit Losses - The company reported a provision for credit losses of $11,835,000 in Q1 2025, slightly down from $12,213,000 in Q1 2024[24] Guidance and Projections - The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to between $485 million and $495 million[13] - Adjusted EBITDA and other non-GAAP measures are used by the company to assess performance and make strategic decisions[26][27] - Total liquidity, defined as cash and cash equivalents plus available borrowings, is a key measure for the company's ability to meet capital expenditures and debt service[28]
Lincoln Educational Services(LINC) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results