LINC FY2026 EPS Estimate Lowered by Northland Securities

Key Points

• Northland Securities lowered its FY2026 EPS estimate for Lincoln Educational Services to $0.75 from $0.77, below the current analyst consensus of $0.77. The estimate remains within the company’s FY2026 guidance range of $0.74–$0.83.
• Lincoln reported quarterly EPS of $0.06 and revenue of $142.56 million, exceeding analysts’ revenue expectations of $139.49 million. The company posted a 3.99% net margin and 14.47% return on equity.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive overall, with four Buy ratings and two Holds, producing a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $50.67. Shares opened at $24.19, well below their 52-week high of $56.34.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC - Free Report) - Analysts at Northland Securities reduced their FY2026 earnings estimates for Lincoln Educational Services in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, September 9th. Northland Securities analyst L. Horton now expects that the company will earn $0.75 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $0.77. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services' current full-year earnings is $0.77 per share.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 14.47% and a net margin of 3.99%.The firm had revenue of $142.56 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $139.49 million. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on LINC. Lake Street Capital reduced their target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Barrington Research set a $50.00 price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a report on Monday, August 10th. Rosenblatt Securities lowered their price objective on Lincoln Educational Services from $60.00 to $50.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Lincoln Educational Services from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Lincoln Educational Services has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $50.67.

Lincoln Educational Services Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ LINC opened at $24.19 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $37.04 and a 200 day moving average price of $40.94. Lincoln Educational Services has a 1-year low of $17.29 and a 1-year high of $56.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 0.96 and a quick ratio of 0.92. The company has a market cap of $767.31 million, a PE ratio of 33.60, a P/E/G ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 0.79.

Insider Transactions at Lincoln Educational Services

In other Lincoln Educational Services news, SVP Alexandra Luster sold 18,007 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.64, for a total value of $803,832.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 82,356 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,676,371.84. This trade represents a 17.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 12.80% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services during the first quarter worth $213,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 4.5% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 15,657 shares of the company's stock worth $248,000 after buying an additional 681 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 1.9% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 47,648 shares of the company's stock worth $756,000 after buying an additional 879 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 1st quarter worth about $48,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc grew its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 156.1% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 5,740 shares of the company's stock valued at $132,000 after acquiring an additional 3,499 shares during the last quarter. 72.23% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a publicly traded provider of career-focused post-secondary vocational education in the United States. Operating under the Lincoln Tech and Lincoln Culinary Institute brands, the company delivers hands-on technical instruction across high-growth industries. Its mission centers on equipping students with practical skills and industry credentials designed to meet employer needs.

The company's program offerings span automotive technology, skilled trades, health sciences, information technology, culinary arts and public safety.

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