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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 - $56.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.29K
Average Volume (3M)508.13K
Market Cap
$1.72B
Enterprise Value$1.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.69M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$206.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)74.3
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.73
Shares Outstanding31,720,728
10 Day Avg. Volume423,605
30 Day Avg. Volume508,131
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 Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda29.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$57.40Price Target Upside36.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$594.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Meaningful Multi-year Revenue GrowthSustained revenue scaling over multiple years indicates durable demand for Lincoln’s career-focused programs and effective enrollment execution. A larger revenue base supports operational leverage, campus utilization, and continued investment in program expansion, strengthening long-term growth runway.
Improving Profitability With Strong Gross MarginsConsistently high gross margins and rising net margins show the business retains pricing power and benefits from scalable instruction and facility economics. Margin expansion enhances resilience across cycles and increases the proportion of revenue that can fund reinvestment and debt service over the medium term.
Converting Leased Campus To Owned AssetOwning a previously leased campus strengthens operational control, reduces long-term lease renewal risk, and preserves instructional continuity. Property ownership supports strategic campus investments and alignment of facilities with program needs, improving long-term operating stability for core programs.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Versus EquityDebt modestly exceeds equity, increasing fixed obligations and reducing financial flexibility. Elevated leverage can amplify downside during enrollment hiccups or margin pressure, limit ability to pursue opportunistic investments, and raise covenant or refinancing risks over the medium term.
Negative Free Cash Flow PersistsOngoing negative free cash flow means the company still consumes cash after capex, requiring external financing or debt draws to support growth. Even with improved operating cash flow, persistent FCF deficits constrain buyback/dividend optionality and increase reliance on revolving credit for medium-term investments.
High SG&A And Planned New‑campus Losses Plus Sizable CapExElevated SG&A and explicit new‑campus preopening losses, combined with heavy growth capex, will pressure margins and cash conversion until campuses scale. Execution risk on buildouts and timing concentration of spending can compress near‑term cash flows and raise the bar for sustained returns.
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LINC FAQ
What was Lincoln Educational Services’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lincoln Educational Services lowest stock price was $17.29 and its highest was $56.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Lincoln Educational Services’s market cap?
Lincoln Educational Services’s market cap is $1.72B.
When is Lincoln Educational Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lincoln Educational Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Lincoln Educational Services’s earnings last quarter?
Lincoln Educational Services released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.1.
Is Lincoln Educational Services overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lincoln Educational Services’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lincoln Educational Services pay dividends?
Lincoln Educational Services pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lincoln Educational Services dividends here
What is Lincoln Educational Services’s EPS estimate?
Lincoln Educational Services’s EPS estimate is 0.
How many shares outstanding does Lincoln Educational Services have?
Lincoln Educational Services has 31,720,728 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lincoln Educational Services’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lincoln Educational Services reported an EPS of $0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.04. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.615%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lincoln Educational Services?
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
Lincoln Edu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$57.40 (36.83% Upside)
$57.40 (36.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LINC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 305.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $10.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
139.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lincoln Educational Services
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, along with its affiliated entities, specializes in providing vocational and technical post-secondary education to both recent high school graduates and working adults throughout the United States. The company's operations are structured around two primary divisions: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It delivers a diverse array of programs, culminating in associate's degrees, diplomas, or certificates. These offerings span a wide spectrum of career fields, encompassing automotive technology; various skilled trades such as electrical work, HVAC repair, welding, computerized numerical control (CNC), and electrical/electronic systems; health sciences, including nursing, dental and medical assisting, claims examination, and medical administrative support; hospitality services like culinary arts, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology. Operating 22 campuses across 14 states, the company utilizes well-known brand names such as Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, among others. As of December 31, 2021, these 22 locations collectively served an enrollment of 13,059 students. Founded in 1946, Lincoln Educational Services maintains its corporate headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.
LINC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$57.40
▲(36.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
18.02% Insiders
22.39% Mutual Funds
1.87% Other Institutional Investors
43.91% Public Companies and
Individual Investors








