Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) is a U.S.-based provider of career-focused post-secondary education. Through a network of ground campuses and an online learning platform, the company offers diploma and certificate programs designed to prepare students for employment in skilled trades, technical fields and health sciences. Its curriculum emphasizes hands-on training, industry-relevant certifications and career services support aimed at helping graduates transition quickly into the workforce.

The company’s program offerings encompass automotive technology, diesel and heavy equipment repair, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), welding and metal fabrication, electrical and electronics technology, information technology and health sciences disciplines such as medical assisting and diagnostic medical sonography. Many programs integrate industry partnerships and vendor-specific training to ensure that students graduate with the credentials required by employers in their chosen fields.

Founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1946 as an automotive training school, Lincoln has expanded its geographic footprint to include multiple campuses across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. In recent years, the company has also bolstered its online learning capabilities, enabling greater flexibility for students balancing education with personal and professional commitments. Lincoln Educational Services holds accreditation from recognized authorities in career and technical education, reflecting its compliance with quality standards in curriculum, student support and institutional governance.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey E. Shutt, Lincoln continues to focus on aligning its program mix with evolving labor market demands. The company maintains relationships with industry employers and workforce development organizations to refine its curricula, offer externship opportunities and support student job placement. By combining practical training, career services and accreditation credentials, Lincoln aims to deliver career-oriented education that meets the needs of students and employers alike.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.34 to $23.11
• 50-Day Range: $17.25 to $23.82
• 52-Week Range: $11.22 to $24.20
• Volume: 168,920 shs
• Average Volume: 181,277 shs
• Market Capitalization: $729.48 million
• P/E Ratio: 59.21
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $24.60
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Lincoln Educational Services Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Lincoln Educational Services scored higher than 68% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 132nd out of 288 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Lincoln Educational Services has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.17, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Lincoln Educational Services has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 27.78%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Lincoln Educational Services are expected to grow by 27.78% in the coming year, from $0.54 to $0.69 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 59.21, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.82.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 59.21, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 21.01.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Lincoln Educational Services has a PEG Ratio of 2.09. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Lincoln Educational Services has a P/B Ratio of 4.08. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.27% of the float of Lincoln Educational Services has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Lincoln Educational Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Lincoln Educational Services has recently increased by 5.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Lincoln Educational Services does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Lincoln Educational Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 20.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Lincoln Educational Services will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.59% next year. This indicates that Lincoln Educational Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.27% of the float of Lincoln Educational Services has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Lincoln Educational Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Lincoln Educational Services has recently increased by 5.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.62

News Sentiment

Lincoln Educational Services has a news sentiment score of 0.62. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Lincoln Educational Services this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Lincoln Educational Services insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,172,166.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

13.60% of the stock of Lincoln Educational Services is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

72.23% of the stock of Lincoln Educational Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LINC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LINC shares performed this year?

Lincoln Educational Services' stock was trading at $15.82 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, LINC stock has increased by 46.0% and is now trading at $23.09.

How were Lincoln Educational Services' earnings last quarter?

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) released its earnings results on Monday, May, 12th. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $117.51 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $114.55 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.88% and a net margin of 2.65%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Lincoln Educational Services' major shareholders?

Lincoln Educational Services' top institutional investors include Channel Wealth LLC (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Scott M Shaw, Juniper Investment Company, Ll, Brian K Meyers, Chad D Nyce, James J Burke Jr, J Barry Morrow, Michael A Plater and Carlton Rose.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Lincoln Educational Services?

Shares of LINC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lincoln Educational Services own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Lincoln Educational Services investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Arista Networks (ANET), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Jabil (JBL) and Disc Medicine (IRON).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: SCHOOLS
• Sub-Industry: Education Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LINC
• CIK: 1286613
• Web: www.lincolntech.edu
• Phone: (973) 736-9340
• Fax: 973-736-1750
• Employees: 2,475
• Year Founded: 1946

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Lincoln Educational Services: $24.60
• High Price Target: $26.00
• Low Price Target: $23.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +6.5%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.17
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.39
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 59.21
• Forward P/E Ratio: 42.76
• P/E Growth: 2.09
• Net Income: $9.89 million
• Net Margins: 2.65%
• Pretax Margin: 3.93%
• Return on Equity: 10.88%
• Return on Assets: 4.60%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.17
• Current Ratio: 1.04
• Quick Ratio: 1.01

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $454.20 million
• Price / Sales: 1.61
• Cash Flow: $0.99 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 23.37
• Book Value: $5.66 per share
• Price / Book: 4.08

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 31,593,000
• Free Float: 27,296,000
• Market Cap: $729.48 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.58