Alyeska Investment Group L.P. Trims Stake in Lincoln Educational Services Corporation $LINC

Key Points

• Alyeska Investment Group cut its Lincoln Educational Services stake by 6.1% in the second quarter, selling 47,175 shares and retaining 730,658 shares valued at approximately $36.5 million. Institutional investors collectively own 72.23% of LINC.
• Lincoln reported quarterly revenue of $142.56 million, exceeding analyst expectations of $139.49 million, and earnings of $0.06 per share. Management issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $0.74–$0.83.
• Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus with an average price target of $50.67, although some targets were recently reduced. LINC shares opened at $25.43, well below their 52-week high of $56.34.

Alyeska Investment Group L.P. reduced its holdings in Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC - Free Report) by 6.1% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 730,658 shares of the company's stock after selling 47,175 shares during the quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. owned 2.30% of Lincoln Educational Services worth $36,460,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of LINC. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 3,882.9% in the 2nd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 15,175 shares of the company's stock worth $757,000 after buying an additional 14,794 shares in the last quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC grew its position in Lincoln Educational Services by 171.7% in the second quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 33,479 shares of the company's stock worth $1,688,000 after acquiring an additional 21,159 shares in the last quarter. Cannell Capital LLC bought a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the second quarter valued at $202,394. Corient Private Wealth LP purchased a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter valued at about $733,000. Finally, Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter worth about $10,007,000. Institutional investors own 72.23% of the company's stock.

Lincoln Educational Services Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:LINC opened at $25.43 on Monday. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has a 1 year low of $17.29 and a 1 year high of $56.34. The company has a market cap of $806.64 million, a PE ratio of 35.32, a P/E/G ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 0.83. 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 stock's 50-day moving average is $40.94 and its 200 day moving average is $41.15.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 14.47% and a net margin of 3.99%.The business had revenue of $142.56 million during 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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Lincoln Educational Services Corporation will post 0.77 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

LINC has been the topic of several recent research reports. Weiss Ratings lowered Lincoln Educational Services from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Rosenblatt Securities reduced their price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $60.00 to $50.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Northland Securities set a $60.00 price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Barrington Research set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Lake Street Capital reduced their target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $50.67.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Kevin M. Carney sold 3,000 shares of Lincoln Educational Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.00, for a total transaction of $144,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 25,039 shares in the company, valued at $1,201,872. The trade was a 10.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Alexandra M. Luster sold 18,007 shares of Lincoln Educational Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.64, for a total value of $803,832.48. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 82,356 shares in the company, valued at $3,676,371.84. This represents a 17.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 23,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,047,702. 12.80% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Lincoln Educational Services Profile

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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