Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)

NASDAQ: LINC · Real-Time Price · USD
48.40
+1.56 (3.33%)
At close: May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
48.64
+0.24 (0.50%)
After-hours: May 22, 2026, 6:29 PM EDT
Market Cap1.54B +141.5%
Revenue (ttm)544.69M +19.9%
Net Income22.41M +86.0%
EPS0.72 +85.5%
Shares Out 31.72M
PE Ratio67.30
Forward PE57.28
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume585,459
Open47.11
Previous Close46.84
Day's Range46.25 - 48.49
52-Week Range17.29 - 53.50
Beta0.77
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target55.40 (+14.46%)
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 5 analysts, the average rating for LINC stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $55.4, which is an increase of 14.46% from the latest price.

Price Target
$55.4
(14.46% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Lincoln Foundation for Education Receives Nearly $250,000 in First‑Quarter Grants to Support Student Success

First quarter saw employer-sponsored program grants from Delta Dental, Matco Tools, The Gene Haas Foundation and more. First quarter saw employer-sponsored program grants from Delta Dental, Matco Tool...

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $60 from $45 at Rosenblatt

Rosenblatt raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $60 from $45 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company continues to execute, the analyst tells…

11 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $55 from $44 at Lake Street

Lake Street raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $55 from $44 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm, which says the company is…

11 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $56 from $45 at Barrington

Barrington analyst Alexander Paris raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $56 from $45 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company reported Q1 beat…

11 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $50 from $48 at Northland

Northland raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $50 from $48 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after a Q1 beat and guidance for FY26…

11 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational price target raised to $56 from $46 at B. Riley

B. Riley raised the firm’s price target on Lincoln Educational (LINC) to $56 from $46 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Lincoln Educational reported a strong Q1 beat…

11 days ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational Services Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

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 ...

12 days ago - MarketBeat

Lincoln Educational Services Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 saw 19.5% student start growth and 22.5% revenue growth, with adjusted EBITDA up 84.7% and net income more than doubling. Full-year guidance was raised across all key metrics, supported by strong demand, operational efficiencies, and expanded financial flexibility.

12 days ago - Transcripts

Lincoln Educational Services Earnings release: Q1 2026

Lincoln Educational Services released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 11, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

12 days ago - Filings

Lincoln Educational Services Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Lincoln Educational Services has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 11, 2026.

12 days ago - Filings

Lincoln Educational Services Slides: Q1 2026

Lincoln Educational Services has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 11, 2026.

12 days ago - Filings

Lincoln Educational Services Reports Strong First Quarter Financial Results, Raises Guidance for Full-Year 2026

Conference Call Today, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time PARSIPPANY, N.J.

12 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

16 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...

18 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...

5 weeks 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...

5 weeks 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…

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Lincoln Educational Services Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Lincoln Educational Services filed a proxy statement on March 26, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Lincoln Educational Services Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Lincoln Educational Services filed a proxy statement on March 26, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Lincoln Educational Services Slides: FY 2026

Lincoln Educational Services has posted slides in relation to its FY 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on March 19, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings