Lincoln Educational Services

LINC

Market cap $1.56B

Positive Demand Environment for Skilled Labor Continues to Generate Enthusiasm Across the Company's Campuses Positive Demand Environment for Skilled Labor Continues to Generate Enthusiasm Across the Company's Campuses

Investors with an interest in Schools stocks have likely encountered both Strategic Education (STRA) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Lincoln Educational Services delivered a stellar Q1 2026, with revenue up 22.6% and EPS beating expectations by $0.10. LINC raised 2026 guidance, now targeting $590–$600 million revenue and $76–$80 million EBITDA, driven by strong student growth and tuition increases. Management projects significant expansion through new campuses, underutilized capacity, and margin improvement, aiming for $850 million in revenue and an 18% EBITDA margin by 2030.

Investors with an interest in Schools stocks have likely encountered both Strategic Education (STRA) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Lincoln Educational Services stock jumped 15% after a strong Q1 2026 earnings report. The company trains electricians and HVAC technicians, skills in high demand for data center construction.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Lincoln Educational Services NASDAQ: LINC reported a sharply stronger first quarter of 2026, with management pointing to broad demand for skilled trades training, new campus investments and operating efficiencies as drivers behind higher revenue, profitability and student starts.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago.