Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)

NASDAQ: LINC · Real-Time Price · USD
40.84
+1.26 (3.18%)
At close: Mar 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
40.84
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Mar 24, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT
Market Cap1.30B +155.5%
Revenue (ttm)518.24M +17.8%
Net Income20.00M +102.2%
EPS0.64 +100.0%
Shares Out 31.88M
PE Ratio63.75
Forward PE59.13
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume343,608
Open39.48
Previous Close39.58
Day's Range38.44 - 40.98
52-Week Range14.84 - 41.48
Beta0.90
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target45.00 (+10.29%)
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 10.29% from the latest price.

Price Target
$45.0
(10.29% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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.

5 days 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 days 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,...

12 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational: Solid Growth, Less Attractive Entry Point (Rating Downgrade)

Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has delivered strong enrollment growth, campus expansion, and margin improvements, with FY2025 revenue up 17.8% and EBITDA up 59%. LINC now trades at a substantial ...

27 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

4 weeks 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...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Tech Celebrates Grand Opening in Houston, TX

New campus offers hands-on career training in four growing industries New campus offers hands-on career training in four growing industries

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Tech Brings Career Training Opportunities to Levittown, PA

Philadelphia campus relocation allows for additional program options in a new, larger facility. Philadelphia campus relocation allows for additional program options in a new, larger facility.

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services: Future Growth Offers Promise

Lincoln Educational Services demonstrates strong revenue and enrollment growth, with management projecting continued expansion through new campuses and programs. LINC guides 2025 revenue of $505–$510 ...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Demand for Transportation, Skilled Trade and Healthcare Professionals Projected to Continue in 2026

U.S. Department of Labor expects millions of positions to become available nationwide over the next decade. U.S. Department of Labor expects millions of positions to become available nationwide over t...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation ( LINC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 10, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Scott Shaw - President, CEO & Director Brian Meyers - Executive VP, CFO & Tr...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Lincoln Educational Services Reports Continued Growth in Third Quarter Results and Raises Financial Guidance for Full-Year 2025

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

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services: Needs To Begin 'Showing The Money' As Q3 Earnings Approach

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) faces margin compression and disappointing profitability despite strong top-line growth and aggressive capital spending. LINC's cost of equity now excee...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Lincoln Tech to Expand Presence in Texas with New Rowlett Campus

Second Campus in the Dallas Metro Area to Address Underserved Market for Electrical, HVAC, Automotive and Welding Skills Training Second Campus in the Dallas Metro Area to Address Underserved Market f...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Tech Brings Electrical/Electronics Training to South Plainfield, NJ Campus

Thousands of job opportunities projected statewide in the industry by 2032. Thousands of job opportunities projected statewide in the industry by 2032.

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) (“Lincoln”) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Tech Celebrates 65th Anniversary of Columbia, MD campus

Campus currently offers training in five fields projecting more than 60,000 Maryland job openings* Campus currently offers training in five fields projecting more than 60,000 Maryland job openings*

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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-te...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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, ...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

UPDATE – Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) (“Lincoln”) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarte...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Tech Campuses Named USA Today's “Top Vocational Schools” for 2025

Melrose Park, IL and South Plainfield, NJ schools recognized for commitment to student success, diversity. Melrose Park, IL and South Plainfield, NJ schools recognized for commitment to student succes...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Tech Brings Advanced Manufacturing Training Back to Mahwah, NJ Campus

Program returns following demand from employers and students, stressing Automation through robotic integration and programming concepts for 21st century manufacturing careers. Program returns followin...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire