LINC
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation NASDAQ Listed Jun 23, 2005$48.43
+4.15%
vs $46.50
Mkt Cap $1.5B
52w Low $17.80
89.5% of range
52w High $52.02
50d MA $45.12
200d MA $30.99
P/E (TTM)
74.5x
EV/EBITDA
33.3x
P/B
7.5x
Debt/Equity
1.0x
ROE
10.0%
P/FCF
-55.2x
RSI (14)
56.30
ATR (14)
$2.46
Beta
0.83
50d MA
$45.12
200d MA
$30.99
Avg Volume
572.2K
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.
14 Sylvan Way · Parsippany, NJ 07054 · US
| Date | Time | Est | Rptd | Surp | Base | Gap% | D1% | D2% | D3% | D4% | D5% | Guide ▲★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | AMC | 0.42 | 0.50 | +19.0% | 33.04 | -0.3% | +7.3% | -2.2% | -0.4% | +5.0% | +1.6% | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | AMC | 0.12 | 0.20 | +66.7% | 20.08 | +0.4% | +3.5% | +1.8% | -1.7% | +0.2% | -3.4% | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | AMC | 0.04 | 0.09 | +125.0% | 20.17 | +2.1% | +0.1% | -2.3% | -2.7% | -0.8% | +0.5% | — |
| May 12, 2025 | AMC | 0.04 | 0.11 | +175.0% | 21.32 | +2.9% | -3.2% | +0.7% | +2.0% | +2.3% | -1.8% | — |
| Feb 24, 2025 | AMC | 0.20 | 0.31 | +55.0% | 18.55 | +1.6% | -4.8% | +3.6% | -1.6% | +2.0% | -0.9% | — |
| Nov 11, 2024 | AMC | 0.09 | 0.13 | +44.4% | 16.78 | -0.1% | +0.7% | -3.8% | -5.1% | -1.5% | +0.7% | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | AMC | -0.06 | 0.06 | +199.9% | 12.18 | -0.1% | -1.6% | -1.5% | +0.6% | +0.6% | -0.1% | — |
| May 6, 2024 | AMC | 0.03 | 0.06 | +83.4% | 12.23 | +6.5% | -2.7% | +5.5% | +0.7% | -4.0% | -0.7% | — |
| Feb 26, 2024 | AMC | 0.28 | 0.32 | +14.3% | 10.26 | +3.2% | -0.9% | -1.2% | +0.1% | -0.6% | -0.3% | — |
| Nov 6, 2023 | AMC | 0.06 | 0.11 | +83.3% | 9.50 | +2.5% | -2.2% | -2.8% | -0.3% | +8.1% | -3.2% | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | AMC | 0.00 | 0.02 | +4666.7% | 8.61 | +1.5% | +3.7% | -0.3% | +0.7% | -1.8% | -1.9% | — |
| May 8, 2023 | AMC | — | 0.03 | — | 6.16 | -1.6% | -4.1% | +5.6% | +3.4% | +0.0% | +2.0% | — |
| Date | Firm | Action | Grade | Target | Base | Open | Gap% | D1% | D2% | D3% | D4% | D5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $38.30 | $39.15 | +2.2% | -2.3% | +5.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | -1.8% |
| Mar 20 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $38.30 | $39.15 | +2.2% | -2.3% | +5.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | -1.8% |
| Mar 20 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $38.30 | $39.15 | +2.2% | -2.3% | +5.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | -1.8% |
| Mar 20 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $38.30 | $39.15 | +2.2% | -2.3% | +5.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | -1.8% |
| Feb 24 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $33.04 | $32.93 | -0.3% | +7.3% | -2.2% | -0.4% | +5.0% | +1.6% |
| Feb 24 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $33.04 | $32.93 | -0.3% | +7.3% | -2.2% | -0.4% | +5.0% | +1.6% |
| Feb 24 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $33.04 | $32.93 | -0.3% | +7.3% | -2.2% | -0.4% | +5.0% | +1.6% |
| Feb 23 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $29.99 | $31.00 | +3.4% | +10.2% | +7.3% | -2.2% | -0.4% | +5.0% |
| Feb 19 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $29.84 | $29.56 | -0.9% | +4.3% | -3.6% | +10.2% | +7.3% | -2.2% |
| Jan 27 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $26.23 | $26.59 | +1.4% | -0.8% | +1.0% | +1.3% | +0.2% | +2.0% |
| Dec 1 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $20.58 | $20.82 | +1.2% | +2.5% | +2.9% | +1.7% | +2.8% | -1.8% |
| Nov 11 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $20.08 | $20.16 | +0.4% | +3.5% | +1.8% | -1.7% | +0.2% | -3.4% |
| Oct 29 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $22.50 | $22.33 | -0.8% | -6.7% | -0.2% | -7.3% | -4.5% | +0.1% |
| Sep 23 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $21.82 | $21.70 | -0.6% | -0.7% | +2.5% | +1.1% | +2.0% | +1.4% |
| Aug 12 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $20.17 | $20.59 | +2.1% | +0.1% | -2.3% | -2.7% | -0.8% | +0.5% |
| May 13 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $21.32 | $21.93 | +2.9% | -3.2% | +0.7% | +2.0% | +2.3% | -1.8% |
| May 13 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $21.32 | $21.93 | +2.9% | -3.2% | +0.7% | +2.0% | +2.3% | -1.8% |
| May 12 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $20.92 | $21.94 | +4.9% | +1.9% | -3.2% | +0.7% | +2.0% | +2.3% |
| Mar 26 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $15.70 | $15.70 | +0.0% | -0.6% | +2.5% | -1.8% | +1.0% | +1.8% |
| Feb 25 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $18.55 | $18.84 | +1.6% | -4.8% | +3.6% | -1.6% | +2.0% | -0.9% |
| Feb 24 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $16.09 | $18.49 | +14.9% | +15.3% | -4.8% | +3.6% | -1.6% | +2.0% |
| Feb 19 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $17.88 | $17.79 | -0.5% | +0.6% | -1.9% | -8.7% | +15.3% | -4.8% |
| Nov 11 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $16.20 | $18.00 | +11.1% | +3.6% | +0.7% | -3.8% | -5.1% | -1.5% |
| Nov 7 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $15.09 | $14.91 | -1.2% | -1.2% | +8.7% | +3.6% | +0.7% | -3.8% |
| Sep 20 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $12.58 | $12.41 | -1.4% | -0.9% | -1.4% | -1.6% | -1.0% | -0.4% |
| Aug 9 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $12.18 | $12.17 | -0.1% | -1.6% | -1.5% | +0.6% | +0.6% | -0.1% |
| Aug 8 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $11.65 | $11.64 | -0.1% | +4.5% | -1.6% | -1.5% | +0.6% | +0.6% |
| Jul 31 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $13.93 | $14.06 | +0.9% | +1.3% | -5.9% | -4.3% | -6.8% | +2.4% |
| Jun 24 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $10.45 | $10.46 | +0.1% | +0.6% | +4.4% | +3.8% | +1.0% | +3.1% |
| May 7 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $12.23 | $13.03 | +6.5% | -2.7% | +5.5% | +0.7% | -4.0% | -0.7% |
| May 7 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $12.23 | $13.03 | +6.5% | -2.7% | +5.5% | +0.7% | -4.0% | -0.7% |
| May 6 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $11.09 | $11.21 | +1.1% | +10.3% | -2.7% | +5.5% | +0.7% | -4.0% |
| Apr 29 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $10.11 | $10.09 | -0.2% | +4.0% | +1.4% | +0.8% | +4.5% | -1.2% |
| Mar 21 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $10.07 | $10.26 | +1.9% | +5.8% | -0.8% | -0.7% | -1.7% | +0.7% |
| Mar 21 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $10.07 | $10.26 | +1.9% | +5.8% | -0.8% | -0.7% | -1.7% | +0.7% |
| Feb 27 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $10.26 | $10.59 | +3.2% | -0.9% | -1.2% | +0.1% | -0.6% | -0.3% |
| Feb 27 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $10.26 | $10.59 | +3.2% | -0.9% | -1.2% | +0.1% | -0.6% | -0.3% |
| Feb 13 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $10.57 | $10.40 | -1.6% | -6.9% | +1.6% | +0.4% | -1.5% | -1.2% |
| Nov 7 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $9.50 | $9.74 | +2.5% | -2.2% | -2.8% | -0.3% | +8.1% | -3.2% |
| Aug 8 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $8.61 | $8.74 | +1.5% | +3.7% | -0.3% | +0.7% | -1.8% | -1.9% |
| Aug 8 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $8.61 | $8.74 | +1.5% | +3.7% | -0.3% | +0.7% | -1.8% | -1.9% |
| Jul 6 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $6.51 | $6.57 | +0.9% | -2.3% | +1.1% | -2.3% | +1.3% | -1.3% |
| May 9 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $6.16 | $6.06 | -1.6% | -4.1% | +5.6% | +3.4% | +0.0% | +2.0% |
| May 9 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $6.16 | $6.06 | -1.6% | -4.1% | +5.6% | +3.4% | +0.0% | +2.0% |
| Feb 28 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $5.83 | $5.75 | -1.4% | +0.3% | +5.6% | -2.9% | +3.2% | -0.5% |
| Feb 22 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $6.40 | $6.48 | +1.2% | -0.3% | -3.6% | -2.3% | -3.0% | +0.3% |
| Sep 9 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $6.48 | $6.66 | +2.8% | +4.0% | +0.1% | -3.6% | -1.1% | -0.8% |
| Aug 9 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $6.81 | $7.03 | +3.2% | -6.6% | -2.4% | -4.3% | +3.7% | +3.2% |
| Jun 30 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $6.23 | $6.31 | +1.3% | +1.3% | +0.0% | -0.8% | -2.4% | +3.9% |
| Sep 10 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $6.85 | $7.23 | +5.5% | +1.0% | -3.5% | +2.2% | -0.4% | -1.3% |
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Owned After | D1% | D5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | LUSTER ALEXANDRA M | SVP and General Counsel | Sell | 18,007 | $44.64 | $804K | 82,356 | +2.48% | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | — | Sell | 37,000 | $46.88 | $1.7M | 1,732,966 | +2.48% | — |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | — | Sell | 11,812 | $47.87 | $565K | 1,781,778 | +2.48% | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Carney Kevin M | — | Sell | 3,000 | $48.00 | $144K | 25,039 | +0.38% | +1.29% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | LUSTER ALEXANDRA M | SVP and General Counsel | Sell | 1,993 | $50.11 | $100K | 100,363 | +2.26% | +2.48% |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Pryor Felecia J. | — | Sell | 2,000 | $49.70 | $99K | 14,801 | -5.16% | +0.38% |
| May 22, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | — | Sell | 15,807 | $48.36 | $764K | 44,198 | -1.08% | +2.06% |
| May 18, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | — | Sell | 16,000 | $49.54 | $793K | 60,005 | -3.92% | +1.14% |
| May 15, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | — | Sell | 1,985 | $50.11 | $99K | — | -3.92% | +1.14% |
| May 14, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | — | Sell | 193 | $51.76 | $10K | 76,005 | -3.92% | +1.14% |
| May 14, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | — | Sell | 47,836 | $51.16 | $2.4M | — | -3.92% | +1.14% |
| May 12, 2026 | Meyers Brian K | CFO and Treasurer | Sell | 40,070 | $49.98 | $2.0M | 160,712 | -1.98% | -0.17% |
8-K · 7.01
! Medium
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation -- 8-K 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
Lincoln Educational Services presented its strategic plan to shareholders at their annual meeting, providing updated company information that investors can review in the filed presentation document.
May 11
8-K · 2.02
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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation -- 8-K 2.02: Earnings Results
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) released earnings results on May 11, 2026, providing investors with an update on the company's operational performance and financial condition for the recent period.
May 11
8-K · 1.01
! Medium
Unknown — 8-K 1.01: Financing / Debt Agreement
LINC secured new financing, likely indicating access to capital for operations or growth, though terms remain undisclosed and could reveal debt burden implications upon full disclosure.
Apr 16
8-K · 7.01
! Medium
Unknown — 8-K 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
LINC held an investor day presentation, signaling management confidence in communicating strategy directly to investors, which could precede positive guidance or strategic announcements affecting stock sentiment.
Mar 19
8-K
Lincoln Educational Services -- 8-K Filing
Lincoln Educational Services exceeded 2025 financial guidance with strong results and projects continued growth in 2026, signaling positive momentum for the vocational education provider.
Feb 23
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Mutual Funds / ETFs (N-PORT) — Top 20
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Valuation
Market Cap
$1.51B
Enterprise Value
$1.68B
P/E (TTM)
74.51x
Forward P/E
69.19x
PEG Ratio
0.36x
P/B
7.50x
P/S
2.92x
P/FCF
-55.17x
EV/EBITDA
33.33x
Shares Out
31.3M
Financials (TTM)
Revenue
$518.2M
Net Income
$20.0M
EBITDA
$50.3M
Free Cash Flow
-$27.4M
Op Cash Flow
$59.2M
EPS Basic
$0.65
EPS Diluted
$0.65
EPS Forward
$0.70
Gross Margin
60.4%
Op Margin
5.6%
Net Margin
3.9%
Balance Sheet
Total Assets
$493.2M
Total Liab.
$293.5M
Total Equity
$199.7M
Cash
$28.5M
LT Debt
$192.8M
Book Value/Sh
$6.45
Debt/Equity
1.02x
Current Ratio
0.86
Quick Ratio
0.82
Returns & Growth
ROE
10.0%
ROA
4.1%
ROIC
5.5%
Rev Growth YoY
+17.8%
EPS Growth YoY
+103.1%
Price Returns
2W
-9.2%
1M
+12.6%
3M
+27.8%
6M
+125.1%
12M
+94.6%
Technicals
52W High
$52.02
52W Low
$17.80
50d MA
$45.12
200d MA
$30.99
RSI (14)
56.30
ATR (14)
$2.46
Beta
0.83
Avg Volume
572K
Dividends
Div Rate
$0.00
Div Yield
—
Frequency
4
Ex-Div Date
Dec 11, 2014
Analyst Price Targets
Consensus
$38.80
High
$44.00
Low
$35.00
Median
$38.00
Data updated apr 25, 2026 7:14pm
· Source: financialmodelingprep.com