/LINC
LINC Stock - Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
Consumer Defensive|Education & Training ServicesNASDAQ
$23.84-0.46%
$0.11 (-0.46%) • Dec 19
75
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.88
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).77
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.80
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+13.3%upside
Target: $27.01
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ENTRY ZONE$23.60 – $24.08
TARGET (TP)$27.00
STOP LOSS$21.93
RISK/REWARD1:1.7
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.00
52W High$25.76
52W Low$14.10
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $440.06M | $378.07M | $348.29M | $335.34M | $293.10M |
| Gross Profit | $258.31M | $215.79M | $199.54M | $196.41M | $170.90M |
| Gross Margin | 58.7% | 57.1% | 57.3% | 58.6% | 58.3% |
| Operating Income | $15.18M | $33.36M | $16.28M | $49.26M | $14.78M |
| Net Income | $9.89M | $26.00M | $12.63M | $34.72M | $48.56M |
| Net Margin | 2.2% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 10.4% | 16.6% |
| EPS | $0.32 | $0.86 | $0.36 | $1.04 | $1.49 |
Company Overview
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented post-secondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It offers associate's degree, and diploma and certificate programs in automotive technology; skilled trades programs, including electrical, heating and air conditioning repair, welding, computerized numerical control, and electrical and electronic systems technology; health science programs comprising nursing, dental and medical assistant, claim examiner, medical administrative assistant, etc.; hospitality services programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology programs. The company operates 22 schools in 14 states under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. As of December 31, 2021, it had 13,059 students enrolled at 22 campuses. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
4
100%
Hold / Neutral
0%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟢 Bullish
4 Bullish0 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$16
Average Target
↓ 33.9% Downside
Now
$8
Low
$16
Average
$24
High
Based on 4 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24th 2025 | Northland Capital | Initiation | Outperform | $24 |
| March 28th 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Resumed | Buy | $23 |
| September 9th 2022 | Rosenblatt | Initiation | Buy | $8 |
| June 30th 2022 | Lake Street | Initiation | Buy | $8 |
Earnings History & Surprises
LINCBeat Rate
93%
Last 15 quarters
Avg Surprise
+376.7%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
14/1
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.20
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+14.3%
$0.32vs$0.28
Q2 24
+83.3%
$0.06vs$0.03
Q3 24
+199.9%
$0.06vs$-0.06
Q4 24
+44.4%
$0.13vs$0.09
Q1 25
+55.0%
$0.31vs$0.20
Q2 25
+175.0%
$0.11vs$0.04
Q3 25
+125.0%
$0.09vs$0.04
Q4 25
+66.7%
$0.20vs$0.12
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $0.42 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | $0.12 | $0.20 | +66.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $0.04 | $0.09 | +125.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $0.04 | $0.11 | +175.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 | $0.20 | $0.31 | +55.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 | $0.09 | $0.13 | +44.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $-0.06 | $0.06 | +199.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.03 | $0.06 | +83.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 | $0.28 | $0.32 | +14.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.06 | $0.11 | +83.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 | $0.00 | $0.02 | +4661.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 8, 2023 | — | $0.03 | — | — |
Q1 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | $0.26 | $0.27 | +3.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 | $0.11 | $0.10 | -9.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Aug 8, 2022 | — | $0.01 | — | — |
Q2 2022 | May 9, 2022 | — | $0.01 | — | — |
Q1 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.48 | $0.73 | +52.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 | $0.10 | $0.11 | +10.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 | $0.03 | $0.06 | +84.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Lincoln Educational Servs, Maintains $27 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 1, 2025, 12:45 PM
Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Lincoln Educational Servs, Maintains $25 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 11, 2025, 01:02 PM
Lincoln Educational Services shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results and raised its FY25 sales guidance above estimates.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 02:29 PM
Lincoln Educational Servs Raises FY2025 Sales Guidance from $490.000M-$500.000M to $505.000M-$510.000M vs $494.052M Est
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 01:03 PM
Lincoln Educational Servs Q3 EPS $0.12 Beats $0.05 Estimate, Sales $141.389M Beat $130.544M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 01:02 PM
Lincoln Educational Services Plans To Expand Footprint In Texas With Second Campus In Dallas
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 7, 2025, 02:17 PM
Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Lincoln Educational Servs, Maintains $25 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 23, 2025, 03:16 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about LINC
What is LINC's current stock price?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) is currently trading at $23.84 per share. The stock has moved -0.46% today.
What is the analyst price target for LINC?
The average analyst price target for LINC is $27.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation in?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Education & Training Services industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is LINC's market cap?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has a market capitalization of $0.75 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does LINC pay dividends?
No, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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