Q3 Earnings Estimate for LINC Issued By Northland Capmk

Key Points

• Northland Capital Markets has released its Q3 2025 earnings estimate for Lincoln Educational Services, projecting earnings of $0.03 per share, and maintaining a "Strong-Buy" rating on the stock.
• Analysts have also forecasted the company's full-year earnings at $0.54 per share, with upcoming quarterly estimates suggesting a consistent growth trend into 2026.
• Insider selling activity includes a significant transaction where Director Carlton Rose sold 30,000 shares, representing a 66.23% decrease in his position.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC - Free Report) - Analysts at Northland Capmk issued their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, August 12th. Northland Capmk analyst L. Horton anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.03 per share for the quarter. Northland Capmk currently has a "Strong-Buy" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services' current full-year earnings is $0.54 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services' Q4 2025 earnings at $0.36 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.05 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.03 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.09 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.43 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $0.60 EPS.

LINC has been the topic of several other reports. Lake Street Capital upped their price objective on Lincoln Educational Services from $21.00 to $26.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 13th. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price objective on Lincoln Educational Services from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 13th. Barrington Research upped their price objective on Lincoln Educational Services from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Monday, May 12th. B. Riley reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Tuesday, May 13th. Finally, Northland Securities initiated coverage on Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Thursday, April 24th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $24.00 price objective on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lincoln Educational Services presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $24.60.

Lincoln Educational Services Stock Performance

LINC stock opened at $19.72 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $623.55 million, a PE ratio of 42.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.50. Lincoln Educational Services has a 12-month low of $11.29 and a 12-month high of $25.76. The company has a current ratio of 0.90, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $22.60 and its 200 day simple moving average is $19.48.

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Lincoln Educational Services

In other Lincoln Educational Services news, Director Carlton Rose sold 30,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.63, for a total transaction of $708,900.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 15,295 shares in the company, valued at approximately $361,420.85. The trade was a 66.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director James J. Burke, Jr. sold 5,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.42, for a total transaction of $107,100.00. Following the sale, the director owned 82,230 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,761,366.60. This represents a 5.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 41,200 shares of company stock worth $958,166. Insiders own 13.60% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. McIlrath & Eck LLC increased its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 156.4% in the 4th quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 2,267 shares of the company's stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 1,383 shares in the last quarter. Summit Investment Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 39.6% in the 4th quarter. Summit Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 2,731 shares of the company's stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 775 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 1st quarter worth $48,000. Morse Asset Management Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 4th quarter worth $101,000. Finally, USA Financial Formulas purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter worth $114,000. 72.23% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.

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