S&P 500   4,554.89
DOW   35,416.98
QQQ   390.19
Alibaba is down more than 10% since earnings, now what?
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
5 stocks for the Christmas wishlist: Hoping for a pullback
Teva Pharma is the way to play the re-rise of generic drugs
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
Lemonade nears breakout, short interest surges, analysts bearish
ULTA stock is setting up to swing for the fences
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
Li Auto smashes estimates proving EVs can be profitable
Get ready for Christmas shopping-sprees with these 2 winners
S&P 500   4,554.89
DOW   35,416.98
QQQ   390.19
Alibaba is down more than 10% since earnings, now what?
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
5 stocks for the Christmas wishlist: Hoping for a pullback
Teva Pharma is the way to play the re-rise of generic drugs
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
Lemonade nears breakout, short interest surges, analysts bearish
ULTA stock is setting up to swing for the fences
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
Li Auto smashes estimates proving EVs can be profitable
Get ready for Christmas shopping-sprees with these 2 winners
S&P 500   4,554.89
DOW   35,416.98
QQQ   390.19
Alibaba is down more than 10% since earnings, now what?
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
5 stocks for the Christmas wishlist: Hoping for a pullback
Teva Pharma is the way to play the re-rise of generic drugs
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
Lemonade nears breakout, short interest surges, analysts bearish
ULTA stock is setting up to swing for the fences
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
Li Auto smashes estimates proving EVs can be profitable
Get ready for Christmas shopping-sprees with these 2 winners
S&P 500   4,554.89
DOW   35,416.98
QQQ   390.19
Alibaba is down more than 10% since earnings, now what?
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
5 stocks for the Christmas wishlist: Hoping for a pullback
Teva Pharma is the way to play the re-rise of generic drugs
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
Lemonade nears breakout, short interest surges, analysts bearish
ULTA stock is setting up to swing for the fences
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry. (Ad)
Li Auto smashes estimates proving EVs can be profitable
Get ready for Christmas shopping-sprees with these 2 winners

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

$9.03
-0.52 (-5.45%)
(As of 11/28/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$8.96
$9.49
50-Day Range
$8.09
$9.73
52-Week Range
$5.05
$9.99
Volume
96,310 shs
Average Volume
100,704 shs
Market Capitalization
$283.17 million
P/E Ratio
9.92
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$10.63

Lincoln Educational Services MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
17.7% Upside
$10.63 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
1.16% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.35mentions of Lincoln Educational Services in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$37,883 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
44.19%
From $0.43 to $0.62 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.60 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

89th out of 269 stocks

Educational Services Industry

5th out of 24 stocks


LINC stock logo

About Lincoln Educational Services Stock (NASDAQ:LINC)

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: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. 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 s licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, and claims examiner; hospitality service programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology programs. The company operates schools under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

LINC Stock Price History

LINC Stock News Headlines

[Investor Alert] Potential Breakthrough Medical Tech Investment Opportunity
Autonomix has patented technology that can detect and target nerve signals at an accuracy never seen before, a $100B opportunity. Now the team with almost $600M in exits is planning to list Autonomix on the Nasdaq. And you can invest in Autonomix ahead of their intended Nasdaq listing.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.com
Victim identified in south Lincoln crash
Secure your stake in the Smart Home industry.
Last chance to invest in RYSE – the shade automation technology launching in over 100 Best Buy stores this month.
PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Q3 2023 Lincoln Educational Services Corp Earnings Call
Preview: Lincoln Educational Servs's Earnings
See More Headlines
Receive LINC Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/06/2023
Today
11/29/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/26/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Educational services
Sub-Industry
Education Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:LINC
CUSIP
53353510
Employees
2,121
Year Founded
1946

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$10.63
High Stock Price Target
$12.00
Low Stock Price Target
$9.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+17.7%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$12.63 million
Pretax Margin
10.29%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$367.33 million
Cash Flow
$0.75 per share
Book Value
$5.52 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
23,300,000
Market Cap
$283.17 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.01

Social Links

Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy Now Cover

Just getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.

Get This Free Report

Key Executives

  • Mr. Scott M. Shaw (Age 60)
    President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $640.98k
  • Mr. Brian K. Meyers CPA (Age 56)
    Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer
    Comp: $438.78k
  • Mr. Valerian J. Thomas (Age 60)
    Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Alexandra M. Luster (Age 58)
    Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
  • Mr. Francis S. Giglio
    Senior Vice President of Compliance & Regulatory Services
  • Mr. Peter Tahinos (Age 64)
    Senior Vice President of Marketing
  • Mr. Stephen E. Ace (Age 59)
    Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Chad D. Nyce (Age 50)
    Executive VP & Chief Innovation Officer
  • Ms. Susan L. English
    Senior Vice President of Career Services & Industry Partnerships
  • Mr. James A. Rasmussen Jr.
    Senior Vice President of Admissions














LINC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Lincoln Educational Services stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lincoln Educational Services in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" LINC shares.
View LINC analyst ratings
or view top-rated stocks.

What is Lincoln Educational Services' stock price target for 2024?

2 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Lincoln Educational Services' shares. Their LINC share price targets range from $9.00 to $12.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $10.63 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 17.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for LINC
or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have LINC shares performed in 2023?

Lincoln Educational Services' stock was trading at $5.79 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, LINC stock has increased by 56.0% and is now trading at $9.03.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here
.

When is Lincoln Educational Services' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 26th 2024.
View our LINC earnings forecast
.

How were Lincoln Educational Services' earnings last quarter?

Lincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) released its earnings results on Monday, November, 6th. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.05. The firm earned $99.62 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $95.29 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.93% and a net margin of 7.56%.

Is Lincoln Educational Services a good dividend stock?

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 8.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LINC will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.90% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for LINC.

What guidance has Lincoln Educational Services issued on next quarter's earnings?

Lincoln Educational Services issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, November, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $370.00 million-$375.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $365.15 million.

What is Scott Shaw's approval rating as Lincoln Educational Services' CEO?

32 employees have rated Lincoln Educational Services Chief Executive Officer Scott Shaw on Glassdoor.com. Scott Shaw has an approval rating of 53% among the company's employees. This puts Scott Shaw in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lincoln Educational Services own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lincoln Educational Services investors own include Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Etsy (ETSY), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Walt Disney (DIS), Gilead Sciences (GILD), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and DocuSign (DOCU).

Who are Lincoln Educational Services' major shareholders?

Lincoln Educational Services' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Heartland Advisors Inc. (6.32%), Cannell Capital LLC (3.64%), Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC (1.62%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (1.51%), Essex Investment Management Co. LLC (1.47%) and EAM Investors LLC (0.66%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian K Meyers, Chad D Nyce, J Barry Morrow, James J Burke Jr, Juniper Investment Company, Ll, Ronald Edward Harbour and Scott M Shaw.
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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:LINC) was last updated on 11/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

My Account -