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Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC)
NASDAQ:LINC
LINC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.29 - $24.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.29K
Average Volume (3M)284.88K
Market Cap
$750.33M
Enterprise Value$640.79M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.66M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$176.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)61.4
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2025EPS Estimate
0.09Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 11, 2014Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding31,592,808
10 Day Avg. Volume267,186
30 Day Avg. Volume284,883
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.78
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)1.10
P/FCF Ratio-17.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.85
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.00Price Target Upside28.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceLincoln Educational Services reported financial results of its first quarter that were above expectations, and its full-year guidance was raised.
New Campus SuccessLincoln’s newest campus in East Point, Georgia is exceeding management's expectations, with projections for significant revenue and EBITDA within four years.
Student Population GrowthRevenue in the first quarter increased 13.7% to $117.5 million, due primarily to a 13.1% increase in average student population, driven by starts growth of 16.2%.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow ConcernsThe company will be FCF negative in 2025 due to investments but expects to reach FCF breakeven to slightly positive in 2026 and positive in 2027 as new campuses scale into profitability.
Trading PremiumThe stock, which is up 28% YTD after gaining 58% in 2024, is trading at a small premium to its for-profit postsecondary education peer group.
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 $11.29 and its highest was $24.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap is $750.33M.
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 90 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 $0.023 by $0.062.
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 31,592,808 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 $0.023. 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 (28.90% Upside)
$26.00 (28.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LINC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $107.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
94.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.
Lincoln Edu (LINC) is an innovative educational technology company focused on providing high-quality online learning solutions for students and professionals. Operating within the education sector, LINC offers a diverse range of products and services, including online courses, certification programs, and personalized learning experiences designed to cater to various skill levels and career aspirations. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional education and the evolving demands of the workforce through cutting-edge technology and expert-led content.
LINC Earnings Call
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant growth in student starts, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA, driven by successful marketing strategies and expansion initiatives. However, challenges in the healthcare segment and increased capital expenditures were noted. Overall, the positive performance and raised guidance for 2025 outweigh the challenges.View all LINC earnings summariesLINC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.00
▲(28.90% 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