CenterBook Partners LP Buys New Shares in Lincoln Educational Services Corporation $LINC

Key Points

• CenterBook Partners LP opened a position in Lincoln Educational Services, buying 92,245 shares worth about $2.02 million, or roughly 0.29% of the company.
• Lincoln reported quarterly EPS of $0.06 and revenue of $142.56 million, exceeding analysts’ revenue estimate of $139.49 million. Analysts expect full-year EPS of $0.77.
• The company faces a securities class-action lawsuit alleging it misled investors about student-start guidance; the allegations are unproven, and the lead-plaintiff deadline is November 10, 2026.

CenterBook Partners LP bought a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 92,245 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,017,000. CenterBook Partners LP owned approximately 0.29% of Lincoln Educational Services as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the second quarter valued at $32,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter worth $40,000. Freestone Grove Partners LP acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter worth $88,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 383.3% in the 1st 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, Cannell Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at $202,394. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.23% of the company's stock.

Lincoln Educational Services Price Performance

Shares of LINC opened at $17.66 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $560.18 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.53, a P/E/G ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 0.85. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $17.11 and a fifty-two week 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 business's 50-day moving average is $22.91 and its 200-day moving average is $35.58.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $142.56 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $139.49 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a net margin of 3.99% and a return on equity of 14.47%. Equities research analysts expect that Lincoln Educational Services Corporation will post 0.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Lincoln Educational Services News

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

• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple law firms reminded investors that the deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status in the class action is November 10. The case covers investors who acquired LINC shares from May 11 through August 9, 2026. Article
• Negative Sentiment: The lawsuit alleges Lincoln misled investors by raising full-year student-start guidance while failing to disclose that enrolled students were not converting into actual class attendance. The allegations follow the company’s August 10 report of unexpectedly slow student starts, which was associated with a 24.9% share-price drop. Ongoing litigation could add uncertainty and costs, although the claims have not been proven. Article

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on LINC shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded Lincoln Educational Services from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Lake Street Capital dropped 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 research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Rosenblatt Securities cut 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 report on Tuesday, August 11th. B. Riley Financial reduced their price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $56.00 to $52.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Lincoln Educational Services has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $50.00.

About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, doing business primarily under the Lincoln Tech name, provides career-oriented postsecondary education and training in the United States. The company prepares students for employment in fields such as automotive technology, skilled trades, healthcare, information technology, culinary arts and cosmetology.

Lincoln Tech offers diploma, certificate and degree programs through campus-based and online or hybrid learning formats, depending on the program.

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