NASDAQ:LINC Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → With the “Bitcoin Loophole” you can supercharge the gains by 10x or more (From DTI) (Ad) Free LINC Stock Alerts $9.58 -0.01 (-0.10%) (As of 03:13 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.51▼$9.7350-Day Range$9.33▼$10.6552-Week Range$5.44▼$10.81Volume26,976 shsAverage Volume87,671 shsMarket Capitalization$301.29 millionP/E Ratio11.14Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$12.13 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Lincoln Educational Services alerts: Email Address Lincoln Educational Services MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside26.7% Upside$12.13 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.81% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.03Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$5.86 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth17.07%From $0.41 to $0.48 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.08 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector73rd out of 262 stocksEducational Services Industry10th out of 22 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLincoln Educational Services has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLincoln Educational Services has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.81% of the outstanding shares of Lincoln Educational Services have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLincoln Educational Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lincoln Educational Services has recently decreased by 4.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLincoln Educational Services does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLincoln Educational Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LINC. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLincoln Educational Services has a news sentiment score of 0.03. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Lincoln Educational Services this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for LINC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Lincoln Educational Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 $5,858,793.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.80% 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 Institutions72.23% 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. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lincoln Educational Services are expected to grow by 17.07% in the coming year, from $0.41 to $0.48 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 11.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.62.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 11.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 14.54.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLincoln Educational Services has a PEG Ratio of 1.58. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLincoln Educational Services has a P/B Ratio of 1.80. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressBiden replacement revealed?A former CIA insider just announced a disturbing prediction… Biden will withdraw as the Democrat nominee on June 13.See his shocking evidence in this new report 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, 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. 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.Read More LINC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LINC Stock News HeadlinesApril 18, 2024 | msn.comSalute to Service honors Xavian BanksApril 18, 2024 | msn.comChild abuse numbers cause concern in Lincoln CountyApril 19, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Biden replacement revealed?A former CIA insider just announced a disturbing prediction… Biden will withdraw as the Democrat nominee on June 13.April 16, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comEducation Services Stocks Q4 Highlights: Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE)April 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Tech Awards Scholarships to Two Chicago-area StudentsApril 13, 2024 | msn.comLincoln Park confirms teacher, staff layoffs coming amid $2M budget 'shortfall'April 13, 2024 | abcnews.go.comLincoln University administrator's suicide spotlights Black women's struggles in higher educationApril 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) Shares Cross Above 200 Day Moving Average of $9.45April 19, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Biden replacement revealed?A former CIA insider just announced a disturbing prediction… Biden will withdraw as the Democrat nominee on June 13.April 4, 2024 | msn.comArkansas State Police arrest Mississippi woman on I-40 in Pope Co. accused of trafficking fentanylApril 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) five years ago are up 224%March 31, 2024 | omaha.comLincoln woman finds her way as a self-taught fashion consultantMarch 31, 2024 | omaha.comLincoln woman, 32, dies in single-car crash south of Princeton, NebraskaMarch 31, 2024 | msn.comCenter for People adding nutrition education servicesMarch 31, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLincoln Educational: Consolidation Likely Needed Before The Next Up Move BeginsMarch 29, 2024 | omaha.comLincoln district says 'I Spy' assignment on gender aligns with learning standardsMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comStrikes threat over alleged bullying at Lincoln primary schoolMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comFarmers in Lincoln, Columbia counties eligible for federal aidMarch 27, 2024 | usatoday.comInternet providers in Lincoln, NEMarch 21, 2024 | msn.comMid-Ohio Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council recognized for excellenceMarch 21, 2024 | investorplace.comCheap Thrills: 7 Promising Value Stocks You Can Buy for Under $20March 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Ratings For Lincoln Educational ServsMarch 20, 2024 | omaha.comNebraska lawmakers advance education package with bill allowing school staff to carry gunsMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comLincoln Educational expects strong business momentum to continue during Q1March 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLincoln Educational Services Projects Student Start Growth of Approximately 15% During First Quarter 2024March 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Educational Services Projects Student Start Growth of Approximately 15% During First Quarter 2024March 18, 2024 | msn.comNorthamptonshire council warns of £11 million overspend in servicesSee 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. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/26/2024Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryEducation Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:LINC CUSIP53353510 CIK1286613 Webwww.lincolntech.edu Phone(973) 736-9340Fax973-736-1750Employees2,300Year Founded1946Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$12.13 High Stock Price Target$14.00 Low Stock Price Target$9.00 Potential Upside/Downside+26.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.86 Trailing P/E Ratio11.15 Forward P/E Ratio23.39 P/E Growth1.58Net Income$26 million Net Margins6.88% Pretax Margin9.43% Return on Equity9.63% Return on Assets4.71% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.10 Current Ratio1.83 Quick Ratio1.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$378.07 million Price / Sales0.80 Cash Flow$0.81 per share Price / Cash Flow11.79 Book Value$5.32 per share Price / Book1.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares31,450,000Free Float26,163,000Market Cap$301.61 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.34 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Scott M. Shaw (Age 61)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.26MMr. Brian K. Meyers CPA (Age 57)Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Comp: $770.63kMr. Chad D. Nyce (Age 51)Executive VP & Chief Innovation Officer Comp: $527.93kMr. Valerian J. Thomas (Age 61)Senior VP & Chief Information Officer Ms. Alexandra M. Luster (Age 59)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. Francis S. GiglioSenior Vice President of Compliance & Regulatory ServicesMr. Peter Tahinos (Age 65)Senior Vice President of Marketing Mr. Stephen E. Ace (Age 60)Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Ms. Susan L. EnglishSenior Vice President of Career Services & Industry PartnershipsMr. James A. Rasmussen Jr.Senior VP of Admissions & Group VPMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsChina Distance EducationNYSE:DLGP StrategiesNYSE:GPXAmerican Public EducationNASDAQ:APEIUniversal Technical InstituteNYSE:UTIQuantaSing GroupNASDAQ:QSGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsQuadrature Capital LtdSold 6,313 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.062%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 17,465 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 3.800%Chad D NyceSold 26,000 sharesTotal: $260,520.00 ($10.02/share)Juniper Investment Company, LlSold 286,997 sharesTotal: $2.86 M ($9.97/share)J Barry MorrowSold 22,610 sharesTotal: $227,004.40 ($10.04/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LINC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Lincoln Educational Services stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lincoln Educational Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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? 3 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Lincoln Educational Services' stock. Their LINC share price targets range from $9.00 to $14.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $12.13 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.7% 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 2024? Lincoln Educational Services' stock was trading at $10.04 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, LINC shares have decreased by 4.7% and is now trading at $9.57. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Lincoln Educational Services' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 13th 2024. View our LINC earnings forecast. How were Lincoln Educational Services' earnings last quarter? Lincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) announced its earnings results on Monday, February, 26th. The company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $102.52 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $97.78 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.63% and a net margin of 6.88%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.32 EPS. What guidance has Lincoln Educational Services issued on next quarter's earnings? Lincoln Educational Services updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, April, 17th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $410.0 million-$420.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $415.0 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). How do I buy shares of Lincoln Educational Services? 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