NASDAQ:LINC Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The attacks will come for me after releasing this… (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free LINC Stock Alerts $10.59 -0.29 (-2.67%) (As of 06/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.54▼$10.8850-Day Range$9.59▼$12.6452-Week Range$5.99▼$13.05Volume50,967 shsAverage Volume92,090 shsMarket Capitalization$332.95 millionP/E Ratio12.46Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$14.38 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Lincoln Educational Services alerts: Email Address Lincoln Educational Services MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside35.7% Upside$14.38 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.86% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.23Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$293,868 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth12.50%From $0.48 to $0.54 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.4.19 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector50th out of 266 stocksEducational Services Industry5th out of 21 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 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLincoln Educational Services has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Lincoln Educational Services' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.86% 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 13.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. 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 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLincoln Educational Services has a news sentiment score of 1.23. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Lincoln Educational Services this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Lincoln Educational Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% 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 $293,868.00 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.Read more about Lincoln Educational Services' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lincoln Educational Services are expected to grow by 12.50% in the coming year, from $0.48 to $0.54 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 12.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.74.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 12.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.12.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLincoln Educational Services has a PEG Ratio of 1.51. 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 1.99. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Lincoln Educational Services' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressMan who Predicted Trump 2016 Win: “Prepare for Election Meltdown”Former advisor to the CIA, the Pentagon and the White House Jim Rickards went on multiple TV news programs… A predicted Trump would win. You won’t believe what he’s predicting now.Click here to see it because it’s a SHOCKER… 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 HeadlinesJune 5, 2024 | insidertrades.comLincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) Major Shareholder Juniper Investment Company, Ll Sells 25,010 SharesJune 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Lincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) Major Shareholder Sells 25,010 Shares of StockJune 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Tech Will Deliver Workforce Training to Container Maintenance Corporation TechniciansMay 29, 2024 | omaha.comPolice identify 2 men who were shot, killed at Lincoln 'gentlemen's club'May 25, 2024 | msn.comLincoln Public Schools to propose new alternative high schoolMay 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAt US$11.86, Is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) Worth Looking At Closely?May 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Educational Services to Highlight Growth Drivers and Business Momentum at Several Upcoming Industry and Investor EventsMay 20, 2024 | msn.comLincoln-Way Announces Administrative Hires, Promotions For 24-25 YearMay 18, 2024 | msn.comFewer education co-op specialists will impact small, rural schoolsMay 16, 2024 | forbes.comQ&A: Wynton Marsalis On Music Education, Duke Ellington And MoreMay 10, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Tech Expands its Partnership with the Peterbilt Technician Institute Offering Specialized Training at its Denver CampusMay 10, 2024 | omaha.comStudents from Omaha and Lincoln named U.S. Presidential ScholarsMay 9, 2024 | msn.comApproval of Summer EBT program bringing needed help for families in LincolnMay 9, 2024 | yahoo.comNew Lincoln Park Education Center in Clermont to open this fall; open enrollment startingMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLincoln Educational Services First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Educational Services Corporation Announces Extension of Share Buyback ProgramMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights:May 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: ...May 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Lincoln Educational Services Corp Earnings CallMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Lincoln Educational (LINC) Stock Rocketing Higher TodayMay 6, 2024 | marketwatch.comLincoln Educational Shares Hit 12-Year High After Outlook RaiseMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) Surpasses Revenue Estimates in Q1 2024May 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Educational Services Reports Continued Growth During First Quarter 2024, with 15% Student Starts and 20% Revenue Growth; Increasing Financial Guidance for Full Year 2024May 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings To Watch: Lincoln Educational (LINC) Reports Q1 Results TomorrowSee 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 Earnings5/06/2024Today6/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/05/2024Fiscal 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$14.38 High Stock Price Target$15.00 Low Stock Price Target$13.50 Potential Upside/Downside+35.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.85 Trailing P/E Ratio12.46 Forward P/E Ratio22.06 P/E Growth1.51Net Income$26 million Net Margins6.57% Pretax Margin9.13% Return on Equity9.79% Return on Assets4.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.18 Current Ratio1.98 Quick Ratio1.94 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$378.07 million Price / Sales0.88 Cash Flow$0.80 per share Price / Cash Flow13.24 Book Value$5.32 per share Price / Book1.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares31,440,000Free Float26,161,000Market Cap$332.95 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.32 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.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:GPXRISE Education CaymanNASDAQ:REDURYB EducationNYSE:RYBTarena InternationalNASDAQ:TEDUView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJuniper Investment Company, LlSold 25,010 sharesTotal: $293,867.50 ($11.75/share)Juniper Investment Company LLCSold 650,000 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 10.558%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 1,517 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.008%Perritt Capital Management Inc.Sold 2,435 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.157%Quadrature Capital LtdSold 7,425 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.039%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LINC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Lincoln Educational Services stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lincoln Educational Services in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Lincoln Educational Services' stock. Their LINC share price targets range from $13.50 to $15.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $14.38 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.7% 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 at the start of the year. Since then, LINC stock has increased by 5.5% and is now trading at $10.59. 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, August 5th 2024. View our LINC earnings forecast. How were Lincoln Educational Services' earnings last quarter? Lincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 6th. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.04. The firm earned $103.37 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $97.30 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a net margin of 6.57% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.79%. 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 earnings per share 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). Who are Lincoln Educational Services' major shareholders? Lincoln Educational Services' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Juniper Investment Company LLC (10.56%), Herr Investment Group LLC (7.49%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.27%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (1.95%), Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC (1.51%) and Essex Investment Management Co. LLC (1.34%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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