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Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC)
NASDAQ:LINC
LINC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.43 - $25.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.29K
Average Volume (3M)390.33K
Market Cap
$724.69M
Enterprise Value$893.23M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$189.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.9
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2025EPS Estimate
0.09Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 11, 2014Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding31,618,404
10 Day Avg. Volume433,414
30 Day Avg. Volume390,326
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.19
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.00Price Target Upside13.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
GuidanceManagement raised full-year guidance based on the strong second quarter performance and positive trends.
Revenue GrowthRevenue increased 13.2% to $116.5 million, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
Stock ValuationThe stock is trading at a discount compared to its closest trade school comp, suggesting potential upside.
Bears Say
Stock FluctuationThe stock traded lower on lower starts, even though it was essentially in line with the estimate.
Student StartsNew student starts decreased 32.6% in the second quarter compared to last year, contributing to a 20% stock drop over the next several days.
Lincoln Edu News
LINC FAQ
What was Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. lowest stock price was $11.43 and its highest was $25.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap is $724.69M.
When is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2025 which is in 42 days.
How were Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 11, 2025. The company reported $0.085 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.035 by $0.05.
Is Lincoln Educational Services Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. pay dividends?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lincoln Educational Services Corp. dividends here
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. have?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has 31,618,404 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. reported an EPS of $0.085 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.035. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.074%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lincoln Educational Services Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LINC
Lincoln Edu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$26.00 (13.44% Upside)
$26.00 (13.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LINC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 17.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
92.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
22.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented post-secondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It offers associate's degree, and diploma and certificate programs in automotive technology; skilled trades programs, including electrical, heating and air conditioning repair, welding, computerized numerical control, and electrical and electronic systems technology; health science programs comprising nursing, dental and medical assistant, claim examiner, medical administrative assistant, etc.; hospitality services programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology programs. The company operates 22 schools in 14 states under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. As of December 31, 2021, it had 13,059 students enrolled at 22 campuses. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
LINC Company Deck
LINC Earnings Call
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a positive outlook for Lincoln Educational Services, with strong growth in student starts and financial performance leading to increased guidance. However, challenges remain in the healthcare segment and military enrollment, which the company is addressing with strategic investments and regulatory applications. Overall, the positive highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.View all LINC earnings summariesLINC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.00
▲(13.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
23.13% Insiders
24.67% Mutual Funds
0.75% Other Institutional Investors
39.82% Public Companies and
Individual Investors