Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) Stock Price Target Cut by B. Riley Financial

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) had its price objective cut by research analysts at B. Riley Financial from $52.00 to $50.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. B. Riley Financial‘s target price suggests a potential upside of 120.44% from the company’s previous close.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Barrington Research set a $50.00 target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Lincoln Educational Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Rosenblatt Securities cut their price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Lake Street Capital decreased their target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $48.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Stock Up 3.1%

Shares of NASDAQ LINC traded up $0.68 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $22.68. 394,034 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 636,763. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 0.96. Lincoln Educational Services has a 52 week low of $17.11 and a 52 week high of $56.34. The company has a market cap of $719.47 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.52, a PEG ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.85. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $22.84 and a 200-day moving average price of $35.55.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.13 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $159.18 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $152.46 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 14.47% and a net margin of 3.99%. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Lincoln Educational Services will post 0.77 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services during the 2nd quarter valued at about $123,906,000. Royce & Associates LP lifted its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 107.7% in the third quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 935,474 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,459,000 after buying an additional 485,103 shares in the last quarter. Nicholas Investment Partners LP bought a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the second quarter worth approximately $26,544,000. Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter valued at approximately $17,773,731. Finally, Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter valued at approximately $10,007,000. Institutional investors own 72.23% of the company’s stock.

Lincoln Educational Services News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Lincoln Educational Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lincoln reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.15 per share, above the $0.13 consensus, and revenue of $159.18 million, topping the $152.46 million estimate. Student starts rose more than 14% and adjusted EBITDA increased nearly 31%, signaling an enrollment rebound and improved operating momentum. Lincoln Educational Services Q3 results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $600 million–$605 million, above the roughly $594 million analyst consensus, and is targeting 10%–12% student-start growth. EPS guidance of $0.74–$0.83 includes the $0.77 consensus estimate. Lincoln raises 2026 outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: B. Riley lowered its price target to $50 from $52 but maintained a Buy rating. Rosenblatt also cut its target, to $40 from $50, while keeping its Buy rating—cautious target revisions that still reflect positive recommendations. B. Riley price-target update
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms publicized a securities class action and the November 10 lead-plaintiff deadline. The case concerns investors who bought shares from May 11 through August 9 and follows the company’s August disclosure of slower student starts; litigation adds uncertainty, though the notices largely repeat the same allegations. Class action deadline alert

Lincoln Educational Services Company Profile

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, doing business primarily under the Lincoln Tech name, provides career-oriented postsecondary education and training in the United States. The company prepares students for employment in fields such as automotive technology, skilled trades, healthcare, information technology, culinary arts and cosmetology. Lincoln Tech offers diploma, certificate and degree programs through campus-based and online or hybrid learning formats, depending on the program. Its training commonly combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory work and practical experience designed to develop job-specific technical skills.