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Lincoln Educational Services

22.65 USD
+0.04
0.18%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
22.67
+0.02
0.09%
1 day
0.18%
5 days
-0.44%
1 month
4.72%
3 months
37.77%
6 months
52.22%
Year to date
48.33%
1 year
86.11%
5 years
408.99%
10 years
1,256.29%
 

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 7,312 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
10%
upside
Avg. target
$25
12%
upside
High target
$26
15%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Lake Street
Eric Martinuzzi
15%upside
$26
Buy
Maintained
13 May 2025
Rosenblatt
Steve Frankel
10%upside
$25
Buy
Maintained
13 May 2025
Barrington Research
Alexander Paris
10%upside
$25
Outperform
Maintained
12 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about LINC published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
14 hours ago
What Makes Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) a New Strong Buy Stock
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
What Makes Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) a New Strong Buy Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
20 hours ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for July 11th
GLBE, FVCB, ISNPY, TELNY and LINC have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 11, 2025.
New Strong Buy Stocks for July 11th
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
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.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Is Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
Here is how Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) and Carnival (CCL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Is Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
PRDO or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Perdoceo Education (PRDO) or Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
PRDO or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
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.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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 month 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 month 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
1 month 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
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