Legacy Education (NYSEAM:LGCY) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 12, 2026 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsBrandon Pope - CFOLeeAnn Rohmann - CEONicole Joseph - SVPConference Call ParticipantsJeffrey Cohen - AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood day, and welcome to the Legacy Education Inc.'s second quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings conference call. Today's call is being recorded and broadcast live. It will also be archived on the Legacy Education website for future reference. To kick off the call, I will turn it o ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 40.7% year-over-year to $19.2 million, marking the fourteenth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth [7][15] - Adjusted EBITDA increased 61.6% to $3 million, reflecting scale and effective cost management [8][15] - Net income rose 46% to $2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, up from $0.10 in the prior year quarter [8][16] - Year-to-date revenue for six months ended December 31, 2025, grew 39.6% to $38.6 million [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New student starts increased by 49.4% to 593 from 397 last year, driven by strong enrollment and disciplined marketing execution [15][16] - Enrollment at Contra Costa Medical Career College reached all-time highs of over 500 students [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The healthcare occupation sector is projected to be the fastest-growing major industry from 2024 to 2034, with about 1.9 million openings projected each year on average [5][6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on scaling quality, improving outcomes, and training job-ready graduates for essential roles in healthcare [5][7] - Strategic priorities include sustained enrollment growth, curriculum expansion, and operational innovation [21][23] - The company is pursuing additional regulatory approvals and evaluating accretive acquisitions to enhance growth [23][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's trajectory and operational execution, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards in curriculum and compliance [11][25] - The company is well-positioned to navigate regulatory changes and is focused on delivering strong outcomes for students [25][26] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with $21.1 million in cash and little debt at $600,000 [19] - The effective tax rate increased to 28.9% from 27.3% due to fluctuations in stock option exercises [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on new student starts - Management noted that the robust new student starts were driven by additional cohorts in hybrid programs and strong performance in vocational nursing and surgical tech programs [28][29] Question: Outlook on new program launches - Management confirmed optimism about new program launches in Q3 and Q4, including cardiac sonography and MRI programs [31][32] Question: Acquisition pipeline and geographic expansion - Management indicated that they are exploring acquisition opportunities both within and outside California, focusing on multi-campus opportunities [46][47] Question: Hybrid program structure and student commitments - Management clarified that hybrid programs require full-time commitment, with students balancing online theory and in-person lab sessions [50][51] Question: Revenue per student and program performance - Management explained that the increase in revenue per student is attributed to more students entering higher-margin programs and the impact of new enrollments [55]

Legacy Education (NYSEAM:LGCY) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 12, 2026 04:30 PM ET Speaker5Good day, and welcome to the Legacy Education Inc.'s second quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings conference call. Today's call is being recorded and broadcast live. It will also be archived on the Legacy Education website for future reference. To kick off the call, I will turn it over to Nicole Joseph, Senior Vice President of Legacy Education, Inc.Speaker4Thank you, and hello, everyone. Legacy Education has issued a new ...