Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)

NASDAQ: LINC · Real-Time Price · USD
44.75
+0.65 (1.47%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
44.74
-0.01 (-0.02%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:27 PM EDT
Market Cap1.42B +162.4%
Revenue (ttm)518.24M +17.8%
Net Income20.00M +102.2%
EPS0.64 +100.0%
Shares Out 31.70M
PE Ratio69.92
Forward PE64.86
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume767,319
Open44.60
Previous Close44.10
Day's Range43.81 - 45.45
52-Week Range17.29 - 45.48
Beta0.77
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target45.00 (+0.56%)
Earnings DateMay 11, 2026

About LINC

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. It operates in two segments, Campus Operations and Transitional. The company 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; an... [Read more]

IPO Date Jun 23, 2005
Employees 2,590
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LINC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, LINC's revenue was $518.24 million, an increase of 17.76% compared to the previous year's $440.06 million. Earnings were $20.00 million, an increase of 102.18%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for LINC stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $45.0, which is an increase of 0.56% from the latest price.

Price Target
$45.0
(0.56% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Lincoln Educational Services Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting approved all board nominees, executive compensation, and auditor ratification by wide margins. Strong financial growth in 2025 was highlighted, with ambitious expansion and profitability targets set for 2030. Strategic initiatives focus on new campuses, program expansion, and industry partnerships.

2 days ago - Transcripts

Lincoln Educational Services to Highlight Business Momentum at Several Upcoming Investor Events

Continued Positive Performance and Strong Student Starts Growth Reflects Demand for Skilled Labor Across the Company's Campuses Continued Positive Performance and Strong Student Starts Growth Reflects...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release And Conference Call

PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) (“Lincoln”) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarte...

21 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services Announces Increase of Credit Facility to $125 Million to Support Growth Initiatives

Enhanced liquidity and a strong balance sheet provide a solid foundation for sustained growth and long-term success Enhanced liquidity and a strong balance sheet provide a solid foundation for sustain...

23 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $44 from $42 at Northland

Northland raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $44 from $42 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. After having recently hosted a fireside chat with

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $45 from $38 at Barrington

Barrington analyst Alexander Paris raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $45 from $38 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares following the investor day. The

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $44 from $35 at Lake Street

Lake Street analyst Eric Martinuzzi raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $44 from $35 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm has upped

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $46 from $38 at B. Riley

B. Riley analyst Griffin Boss raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $46 from $38 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. After attending Lincoln Educational’s

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $45 from $39 at Rosenblatt

Rosenblatt raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $45 from $39 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s highlighted both its near-term momentum and

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational Services Transcript: Investor Day 2026

The organization is executing a focused growth strategy, surpassing previous financial targets with robust demand for skilled trades and healthcare programs. Investments in hybrid learning, faculty development, and student support drive operational efficiency and student outcomes, while expansion into new campuses and recruitment channels positions the company for continued growth through 2030.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Lincoln Educational sees Q1 student start growth up 19%

Lincoln Educational (LINC) Services is hosting its 2026 Investor Day at 11:00am ET at its Nashville, TN campus, and via a live video webcast. Scott Shaw, CEO and President and

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational Services Reviews Strategic Growth Initiatives and Long-Term Financial Targets During Investor Day; First Quarter 2026 Student Start Growth Expected to Rise 19%

Company Provides Five Year Outlook for Financial Performance Live Video Webcast of Investor Day Presentations Begins at 11:00 a.m. ET PARSIPPANY, N.J.

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services to Highlight Recent Success and Review Strategic Priorities at 38th Annual ROTH Conference

Parsippany, NJ, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) today announced that it will be participating at the Roth Annual Growth Conference, being hel...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services Hosting Investor Day on March 19th

PARSIPPANY, NJ, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) today announced that it will host an Investor Day conference at its new Nashville, TN campus,...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $40 from $36 at Northland

Northland raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $40 from $36 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm, which is establishing FY27 estimates, calls

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $36 from $28 at Northland

Northland raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $36 from $28 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Guidance for FY26 assumes 13% revenue growth, 30%

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $35 from $26 at Lake Street

Lake Street analyst Eric Martinuzzi raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $35 from $26 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. While “not guiding for

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $38 from $33 at B. Riley

B. Riley analyst Griffin Boss raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $38 from $33 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Lincoln’s 4Q and FY25

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $39 from $27 at Rosenblatt

Rosenblatt analyst Steve Frankel raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $39 from $27 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company reported a “beat

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $38 from $33 at Barrington

Barrington analyst Alexander Paris raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $38 from $33 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after the company reported Q4

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $39 from $27 at Rosenblatt

Rosenblatt raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $39 from $27 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Driven by the growing skills gap, Lincoln delivered

2 months ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational Services Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered record 2025 results with revenue up 19.7% and adjusted EBITDA up 60%, driven by strong demand for skilled trades and successful campus expansions. 2026 guidance projects continued double-digit growth, robust margins, and ongoing investment in new campuses and programs.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Lincoln Educational Services' Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Exceed Financial Guidance; Continued Strong Growth Forecasted for 2026

Conference Call Today, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time Investor Day Scheduled for March 19, 2026, at the new Nashville, TN campus PARSIPPANY, N.J.

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year End 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) (“Lincoln”) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarte...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational announces opening of Houston, TX campus on February 18th

Lincoln Educational (LINC) Services will celebrate the opening of its Houston, TX campus on February 18th. Lincoln Tech’s President and CEO Scott Shaw says the campus will play a major

2 months ago - TheFly