Q1 Earnings Estimate for LINC Issued By Northland Securities

Key Points

• Northland lowered its earnings forecasts for Lincoln Educational Services, cutting Q1 2027 EPS to $0.13 from $0.16 and FY2027 EPS to $0.95 from $0.98.
• Lincoln reported quarterly EPS of $0.15, beating the $0.13 consensus, and revenue of $159.18 million, above expectations of $152.46 million. It raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $600 million–$605 million and maintained EPS guidance of $0.74–$0.83.
• Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive: four analysts rate the stock Buy and two rate it Hold, with a $48 consensus price target. Several firms recently trimmed their targets.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC - Free Report) - Northland Securities cut their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a report issued on Monday, November 9th. Northland Securities analyst L. Horton now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.13 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.16. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services' current full-year earnings is $0.77 per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services' FY2027 earnings at $0.95 EPS.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 9th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.02. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 13.61% and a net margin of 4.03%. The company had revenue of $159.18 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $152.46 million. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Lake Street Capital lowered their price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Lincoln Educational Services from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Rosenblatt Securities reduced their target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. B. Riley Financial lowered their target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $52.00 to $50.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Barrington Research set a $50.00 price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $48.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Price Performance

Lincoln Educational Services stock opened at $23.00 on Wednesday. Lincoln Educational Services has a 12 month low of $17.11 and a 12 month high of $56.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 0.59 and a quick ratio of 0.92. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $22.80 and a 200-day simple moving average of $35.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $729.58 million, a PE ratio of 30.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.85.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Global Retirement Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at about $40,000. Freestone Grove Partners LP purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at about $88,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 383.3% in the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,436 shares of the company's stock valued at $99,000 after purchasing an additional 1,932 shares during the period. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 15.3% in the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 7,435 shares of the company's stock valued at $163,000 after purchasing an additional 986 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.23% of the company's stock.

Lincoln Educational Services News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Lincoln Educational Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lincoln reported Q3 earnings of $0.15 per share, above the $0.13 consensus, and revenue of $159.18 million, topping estimates of $152.46 million. Student starts rose 14.2% year over year and adjusted EBITDA increased nearly 31%. Lincoln Educational Services Q3 results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $600 million–$605 million, above the $594 million consensus, and reiterated EPS guidance of $0.74–$0.83. Management is targeting 10%–12% growth in student starts, supporting expectations for continued enrollment growth. Revenue outlook and student-start target
• Positive Sentiment: B. Riley maintained its Buy rating, despite lowering its price target to $50 from $52, leaving a substantially higher target than the recent share price. B. Riley rating and target
• Neutral Sentiment: Lincoln Tech’s Houston campus received a design and construction award. The recognition may support the school’s reputation but is unlikely to materially affect near-term financial results. Houston campus award
• Negative Sentiment: Northland Securities lowered its Q1 2027 EPS estimate to $0.13 from $0.16 and its FY2027 estimate to $0.95 from $0.98, signaling somewhat softer expectations for future earnings.
• Negative Sentiment: A securities class action alleges the company misled investors about student-start performance during May–August 2026. The allegations are unproven, but the litigation creates uncertainty and potential legal costs. Class action notice

Lincoln Educational Services Company Profile

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation operates career-focused postsecondary schools in the United States under brands including Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology. Founded in 1946, the company provides students with career training through campus-based and online programs. Its programs include training in automotive technology, skilled trades such as HVAC and electrical work, health sciences, information technology, and other career fields. Offerings include diploma and degree programs designed to prepare students for jobs requiring specialized technical skills.

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