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Perdoceo Education vs Lincoln Educational Services: PRDO and LINC compared
Perdoceo Education is the larger company: $216M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $143M for Lincoln Educational Services (Q2 2026). Lincoln Educational Services is growing faster (+22% against +2% a year earlier). Perdoceo Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 2.3%.
Where the money goes: PRDO and LINC
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) · Q3 2026
Perdoceo Education, Q3 2026: revenue $216M (+2% year over year), operating margin 25.5%, net earnings $44.4M, operating cash flow $79.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) · Q2 2026
Lincoln Educational Services, Q2 2026: revenue $143M (+22% year over year), operating margin 2.3%, net earnings $1.9M, operating cash flow $22.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Perdoceo Education (PRDO) | Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $216M | $143M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +22% |
| Operating margin | 25.5% | 2.3% |
| Net earnings | $44.4M | $1.9M |
| Net margin | 20.6% | 1.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $79.7M | $22.1M |
| Free cash flow | $77.6M | $7.6M |
Where the revenue comes from
Perdoceo Education
- Tuition and Fees Net: $215M (99%)
- Product and Service Other: $1.1M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Perdoceo Education or Lincoln Educational Services?
Perdoceo Education is the larger company: $216M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $143M for Lincoln Educational Services (Q2 2026).
Is Perdoceo Education or Lincoln Educational Services growing faster?
Lincoln Educational Services is growing faster (+22% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Perdoceo Education or Lincoln Educational Services?
Perdoceo Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 2.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.