FY2025 EPS Estimates for LINC Raised by Barrington Research

Key Points

• Barrington Research has raised its FY2025 earnings estimates for Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) to $0.75 per share from a previous estimate of $0.70, maintaining an "Outperform" rating and setting a price target of $25.00.
• The company reported quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.04, with revenues reaching $116.47 million.
• Lincoln Educational Services has seen increased interest from institutional investors, with hedges and funds owning 72.23% of the company’s stock, reflecting a strong institutional confidence in the firm's performance.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Barrington Research upped their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, August 12th. Barrington Research analyst A. Paris now anticipates that the company will earn $0.75 per share for the year, up from their prior estimate of $0.70. Barrington Research currently has a "Outperform" rating and a $25.00 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services' current full-year earnings is $0.54 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services' FY2026 earnings at $0.90 EPS.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, August 11th. The company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $116.47 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $113.96 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 11.20% and a net margin of 3.05%.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Northland Securities started coverage on Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Thursday, April 24th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $24.00 target price for the company. Rosenblatt Securities raised their price target on Lincoln Educational Services from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday. B. Riley restated a "buy" rating on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Tuesday, May 13th. Zacks Research upgraded Lincoln Educational Services to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, August 8th. Finally, Northland Capmk upgraded Lincoln Educational Services to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, April 24th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $25.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ LINC traded down $0.16 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $19.02. 852,068 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 382,156. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.90 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $601.41 million, a PE ratio of 41.35, a P/E/G ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.50. Lincoln Educational Services has a one year low of $11.29 and a one year high of $25.76. The company's 50 day moving average is $22.46 and its 200 day moving average is $19.55.

Institutional Trading of Lincoln Educational Services

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. McIlrath & Eck LLC increased its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 156.4% during the fourth quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 2,267 shares of the company's stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 1,383 shares during the period. Summit Investment Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 39.6% during the fourth quarter. Summit Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 2,731 shares of the company's stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 775 shares during the period. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the first quarter valued at $48,000. Morse Asset Management Inc purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the fourth quarter valued at $101,000. Finally, USA Financial Formulas purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter valued at $114,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.23% of the company's stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Lincoln Educational Services news, COO Chad D. Nyce sold 6,200 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, June 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.93, for a total value of $142,166.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 170,209 shares in the company, valued at $3,902,892.37. This trade represents a 3.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Carlton Rose sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.63, for a total value of $708,900.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 15,295 shares in the company, valued at approximately $361,420.85. The trade was a 66.23% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Company insiders own 13.60% of the company's stock.

About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented post-secondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Campus Operations and Transitional. It 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; health science programs comprising licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, and claims examiner; hospitality service and information technology programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, aesthetics, and computer systems support technicians.