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Lincoln Educational Services

22.46 USD
+0.07
0.31%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
22.46
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.31%
5 days
-3.27%
1 month
8.82%
3 months
55.54%
6 months
40.29%
Year to date
47.09%
1 year
106.43%
5 years
436.04%
10 years
780.78%
 

About: Lincoln Educational Services Corp provides diversified career-oriented post-secondary education to high school graduates and working adults. The company offers programs in automotive technology, skilled trades, healthcare services, hospitality services, and business and information technology. Its reportable segments include; Campus Operations, and Transitional. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Campus Operations segment which includes all campuses that are continuing in operation and contribute to the Company's core operations and performance.

Employees: 2,475

0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

200% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 21 | Existing positions closed: 7

139% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $897K | Put options by funds: $376K

17% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 48 | Existing positions reduced: 41

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 112 [Q4 2024] → 123 (+11) [Q1 2025]

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $340M [Q4 2024] → $364M (+$24.8M) [Q1 2025]

4.5% more ownership

Funds ownership: 68.21% [Q4 2024] → 72.7% (+4.5%) [Q1 2025]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 3 (+0) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$25
11%
upside
Avg. target
$25
13%
upside
High target
$26
16%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Lake Street
Eric Martinuzzi
16%upside
$26
Buy
Maintained
13 May 2025
Rosenblatt
Steve Frankel
11%upside
$25
Buy
Maintained
13 May 2025
Barrington Research
Alexander Paris
11%upside
$25
Outperform
Maintained
12 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about LINC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Recent Price Trend in Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is Your Friend, Here's Why
If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
Recent Price Trend in Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is Your Friend, Here's Why
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Lincoln Educational Services: Aggressive Multi-Year Rally To Take A Breather
LINC, Lincoln Educational Services, has delivered a 280% return since our initial bullish call, but now faces long-term resistance and technical warning signs. Despite strong Q1 earnings and raised 2025 guidance, free cash flow remains negative, due to aggressive capital spending. GAAP profit growth has stalled, and the company's valuation is stretched with return on assets well below historical averages.
Lincoln Educational Services: Aggressive Multi-Year Rally To Take A Breather
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
5 Leading School Stocks to Buy in the Evolving Education Market
These school stocks are thriving as education pivots toward career-ready skills and digital learning, innovative teaching platforms - LRN, LAUR, PRDO, LINC and APEI.
5 Leading School Stocks to Buy in the Evolving Education Market
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
Is Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Why Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Is Up 14.38% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Is Up 14.38% in One Week: What You Should Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Lincoln Stock Rises on Q1 Earnings Beat, Starts & Population Up Y/Y
LINC's first-quarter results reflect a higher average student population and strong start growth.
Lincoln Stock Rises on Q1 Earnings Beat, Starts & Population Up Y/Y
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