Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)

Currency in USD
25.020
+0.640(+2.63%)
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25.0200.000(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
24.60025.620
52 wk Range
17.29056.340
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
24.38
Open
24.73
Day's Range
24.6-25.62
52 wk Range
17.29-56.34
Volume
958.98K
Average Volume (3m)
824.24K
1-Year Change
27.2635%
Book Value / Share
6.38
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
50.200
Upside
+100.64%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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RSI suggests the stock is in oversold territory
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 50.200
(+100.64% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Lake Street
Buy50.00+99.84%55.00MaintainAug 11, 2026
Rosenblatt
Buy50.00+99.84%60.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
Rosenblatt
Buy60.00+139.81%-MaintainJun 11, 2026
B.Riley
Buy56.00+123.82%46.00MaintainMay 12, 2026
Rosenblatt
Buy60.00+139.81%45.00MaintainMay 12, 2026

Lincoln Educational Services Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Lincoln Educational Q2 earnings beat estimates at $0.06/share vs. forecasted loss, revenue up 22.4% to $142.6M; shares plunged 16.5% on weak student starts.
  • Student starts grew only 1% vs. expected 4.5%-7%, despite 9% enrollment increase, signaling conversion issues across all regions and programs.
  • Company maintained FY2026 guidance of $590M-$600M revenue and $76M-$80M adjusted EBITDA, but raised capex to $95M-$100M from $70M-$75M for growth.
  • Management expects Q3 student starts to return to low double-digit growth driven by improved leads, high school recruiting up 15%, and stronger conversion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA surged 42.4% to $12.7M; company expanding with four new campuses while facing AI-driven search challenges and liquidity concerns.
Last Updated: 08/10/2026, 11:18 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 10, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.06 / -0.01
Revenue / Forecast
142.56M / 139.34M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LINC Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
LINC
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
34.8x13.6x9.9x
PEG Ratio
0.580.280.02
Price/Book
3.9x4.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x2.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
99.8%26.7%31.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. It operates in two segments, Campus Operations and Transitional. The company 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; and health science and information technology programs. It operates schools under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Nashville Auto Diesel College brands. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
12.29M38.76%307.59M
Other Institutional Investors
19.39M61.14%485.21M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
34.59K0.11%865.34K
Total
31.72M100.00%793.67M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.83%2,483,08162,127
Juniper Targeted Opportunity Fund, L.P.5.46%1,732,96643,359

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FAQ

What Is the Lincoln Educational (LINC) Stock Price Today?

The Lincoln Educational stock price today is 25.020 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Lincoln Educational Trade On?

Lincoln Educational is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Lincoln Educational?

The stock symbol for Lincoln Educational is "LINC."

What Is the Lincoln Educational Market Cap?

As of today, Lincoln Educational market cap is 793.670M USD.

What Is Lincoln Educational's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Lincoln Educational EPS (TTM) is 0.729.

When Is the Next Lincoln Educational Earnings Date?

Lincoln Educational will release its next earnings report on Nov 09, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LINC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Lincoln Educational Stock Split?

Lincoln Educational has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Lincoln Educational Have?

Lincoln Educational has 2390 employees.

What is the current trading status of Lincoln Educational (LINC)?

As of Sep 13, 2026, Lincoln Educational (LINC) is trading at a price of 25.020 USD, with a previous close of 24.380 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 24.600 USD to 25.620 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.290 USD to 56.340 USD.

What Is Lincoln Educational (LINC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Lincoln Educational is 50.200 USD, with a high estimate of 56 USD and a low estimate of 45 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +100.64% Upside potential.
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