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Lincoln Educational Services

20.96 USD
+0.27
1.3%
At close Updated Sep 16, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
20.96
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0%
1 day
1.3%
5 days
8.15%
1 month
9.62%
3 months
-8.11%
6 months
37.99%
Year to date
37.26%
1 year
65.17%
5 years
212.37%
10 years
4,931.2%
 

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 7,463 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

62% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $364M [Q1] → $590M (+$225M) [Q2]

33% more funds holding in top 10

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

28% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 51 | Existing positions reduced: 40

12% more funds holding

Funds holding: 123 [Q1] → 138 (+15) [Q2]

8.28% more ownership

Funds ownership: 72.7% [Q1] → 80.99% (+8.28%) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$27
29% upside
Avg. target
$27
29% upside
High target
$27
29% upside

1 analyst rating

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

Financial journalist opinion

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

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
13 days ago
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
5 Top School Stocks to Buy in a Shifting Education Market
These school stocks are thriving as education pivots toward career-ready skills and digital learning, innovative teaching platforms - LRN, LOPE, LAUR, PRDOL and LINC.
5 Top School Stocks to Buy in a Shifting Education Market
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
27 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
28 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
29 days 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 month 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 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
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