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Universal Technical Institute vs Lincoln Educational Services: UTI and LINC compared
Universal Technical Institute is the larger company: $219M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $143M for Lincoln Educational Services (Q2 2026). Lincoln Educational Services is growing faster (+22% against +7% a year earlier). Lincoln Educational Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 2.3% against 1.5%.
Where the money goes: UTI and LINC
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) · Q3 FY26
Universal Technical Institute, Q3 FY26: revenue $219M (+7% year over year), operating margin 1.5%, net earnings $2.3M, operating cash flow $10.3M. 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.
| Universal Technical Institute (UTI) | Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $219M | $143M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +7% | +22% |
| Operating margin | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Net earnings | $2.3M | $1.9M |
| Net margin | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $10.3M | $22.1M |
| Free cash flow | — | $7.6M |
Questions
Which is bigger, Universal Technical Institute or Lincoln Educational Services?
Universal Technical Institute is the larger company: $219M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $143M for Lincoln Educational Services (Q2 2026).
Is Universal Technical Institute or Lincoln Educational Services growing faster?
Lincoln Educational Services is growing faster (+22% against +7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Universal Technical Institute or Lincoln Educational Services?
Lincoln Educational Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 2.3% against 1.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.