Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC)
NASDAQ:LINC
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LINC Stock Chart & Stats
$41.95
-$0.04(-0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$41.95
-$0.04(-0.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.29 - $45.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.29K
Average Volume (3M)461.39K
Market Cap
$1.42B
Enterprise Value$1.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$203.86M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.7
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
May 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.65
Shares Outstanding31,696,583
10 Day Avg. Volume409,232
30 Day Avg. Volume461,392
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.36
Price to Book (P/B)3.74
Price to Sales (P/S)1.44
P/FCF Ratio-27.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda32.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$44.80Price Target Upside6.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$585.12M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet FlexibilityA debt-free balance sheet combined with an available credit facility provides financial flexibility to fund expansion while aiming to avoid carrying long-term debt.
Campus Expansion StrategyManagement's plan to open additional campuses to expand the base business and increase student starts is expected to drive revenue growth and broaden the company's market footprint.
Enrollment MomentumReported student start growth exceeding company expectations signals sustained demand for career-oriented programs and supports accelerated revenue trends.
Bears Say
Earnings Guidance ShortfallGuidance for reported net income and diluted earnings per share below analyst expectations limits near-term upside and raises caution about profitability forecasts.
Liquidity Pressure From ExpansionDeclining cash balances driven by strategic investments and capital spending for new campuses increases near-term pressure on available liquidity during the growth phase.
Temporary Leverage RiskPlanned use of the credit facility to support expansion could temporarily raise leverage and increase financial risk despite intentions to avoid long-term debt.
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LINC FAQ
What was Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. lowest stock price was $17.29 and its highest was $45.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap is $1.42B.
When is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 11, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.42 by -$0.02.
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 0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. have?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has 31,696,583 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 $0.4 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.42. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.17%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lincoln Educational Services Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LINC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$44.80 (6.79% Upside)
$44.80 (6.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LINC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 27.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $14.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
144.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.97%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicates strong momentum: robust revenue and student-start growth, sizeable adjusted EBITDA and cash-flow improvement, successful campus expansions and operational efficiencies from the hybrid teaching model. Management provided confident 2026 guidance and a clear expansion roadmap. Key near-term challenges include a decline in graduation rate, healthcare program disruptions and the impact of materially higher depreciation and continued high capital spending on net income. Additionally, the accounting change to include preopening/start-up costs in adjusted EBITDA reduces prior comparability. Overall, positive operational and financial progress outweigh the noted headwinds, though investors should monitor depreciation and start-up cost impacts on reported profitability.View all LINC earnings summariesLINC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$44.80
▲(6.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
18.99% Insiders
20.67% Mutual Funds
5.68% Other Institutional Investors
41.76% Public Companies and
Individual Investors