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Lincoln Educational Services

19.65 USD
-0.48
2.38%
At close Aug 25, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-2.38%
5 days
2.34%
1 month
-14.04%
3 months
-14.68%
6 months
11.27%
Year to date
28.68%
1 year
58.09%
5 years
149.68%
10 years
1,884.85%
 

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 7,428 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,373% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $4.92M | Put options by funds: $334K

94% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 31 | Existing positions closed: 16

61% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $364M [Q1] → $587M (+$223M) [Q2]

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 4 (+1) [Q2]

25% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 50 | Existing positions reduced: 40

11% more funds holding

Funds holding: 123 [Q1] → 137 (+14) [Q2]

7.94% more ownership

Funds ownership: 72.7% [Q1] → 80.64% (+7.94%) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$27
37%
upside
Avg. target
$27
37%
upside
High target
$27
37%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Rosenblatt
Steve Frankel
37%upside
$27
Buy
Maintained
12 Aug 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about LINC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
PRDO or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of 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 or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 days ago
Lincoln Educational Services to Highlight Business Momentum at Several Upcoming Investor Events
Demand for Skilled Labor Continues to Generate Growth Across the Company's 22 Campuses Demand for Skilled Labor Continues to Generate Growth Across the Company's 22 Campuses
Lincoln Educational Services to Highlight Business Momentum at Several Upcoming Investor Events
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Down 16.5% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
Down 16.5% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Lincoln Educational Services: Long-Term Outlook Still Looks Bright
LINC's sharp post-earnings sell-off is partly due to high expectations and valuation risk after a strong multi-year run. Heavy capital expenditures are fueling growth, but raise concerns about near-term free cash flow and the sustainability of returns. Despite capex concerns, management's aggressive expansion reflects confidence in long-term demand for skilled trades education.
Lincoln Educational Services: Long-Term Outlook Still Looks Bright
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 11, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian K. Meyers - Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Scott M.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Lincoln Educational Services Reports Second Quarter Results and Increases Outlook for Full Year 2025
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, as well as recent business developments.
Lincoln Educational Services Reports Second Quarter Results and Increases Outlook for Full Year 2025
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
UPDATE – Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) (“Lincoln”) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. A news release outlining Lincoln's results will be issued before 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on that day.
UPDATE – Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Lincoln Tech Campuses Named USA Today's “Top Vocational Schools” for 2025
Melrose Park, IL and South Plainfield, NJ schools recognized for commitment to student success, diversity. Melrose Park, IL and South Plainfield, NJ schools recognized for commitment to student success, diversity.
Lincoln Tech Campuses Named USA Today's “Top Vocational Schools” for 2025
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