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Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC)
NASDAQ:LINC
LINC Stock Chart & Stats
$23.84
-$0.04(-0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$23.84
-$0.04(-0.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.10 - $25.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.29K
Average Volume (3M)237.22K
Market Cap
$753.91M
Enterprise Value$918.21M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.48M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$195.73M
Price to Earnings (P/E)52.6
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Mar 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding31,623,795
10 Day Avg. Volume226,419
30 Day Avg. Volume237,221
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 Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.50Price Target Upside11.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)$498.19M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Expansion SuccessLincoln has opened new campuses in East Point, Georgia, and Houston, Texas, with start rates exceeding management's expectations.
Financial PerformanceRecent results topped expectations and guidance was raised, with revenue increasing 23.6% to $141.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA increasing 65.1% to $16.9 million.
Stock ValuationLincoln's stock is trading at a discount to its closest trade school competitor, suggesting potential for higher valuation.
Bears Say
Enrollment DeclineNew 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 $14.10 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 $753.91M.
When is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 02, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. released its earnings results on Nov 10, 2025. The company reported $0.201 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.111.
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 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. have?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has 31,623,795 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 $0.201 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.09. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.809%.
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
Lincoln Edu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$26.50 (11.16% Upside)
$26.50 (11.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LINC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 196.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
54.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.57%
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance and growth initiatives, including expansion of campuses and successful implementation of new teaching platforms. Despite challenges in the healthcare segment and some economic uncertainty affecting partnerships, the overall outlook remains positive with increased guidance for the year.View all LINC earnings summariesLINC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.50
▲(11.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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