LINC Stock Earnings Estimates Lifted by Northland Securities

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) – Equities research analysts at Northland Securities increased their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note issued on Monday, November 9th. Northland Securities analyst L. Horton now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.77 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $0.75. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services’ current full-year earnings is $0.77 per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services’ Q3 2027 earnings at $0.25 EPS.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 9th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.13 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $159.18 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $152.46 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 13.61% and a net margin of 4.03%. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on LINC. B. Riley Financial decreased their target price on Lincoln Educational Services from $52.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Barrington Research set a $50.00 price objective on Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Monday, August 10th. 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 report on Tuesday, August 11th. Weiss Ratings lowered Lincoln Educational Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities decreased their price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Lincoln Educational Services currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $48.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Stock Up 2.2%

LINC stock opened at $23.51 on Thursday. Lincoln Educational Services has a 52 week low of $17.11 and a 52 week high of $56.34. The company has a market capitalization of $723.64 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 0.85. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $22.78 and its two-hundred day moving average is $35.51. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29.

Institutional Trading of Lincoln Educational Services

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the second quarter worth about $123,906,000. Nicholas Investment Partners LP acquired a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,544,000. Royce & Associates LP grew its holdings in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 107.7% in the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 935,474 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,459,000 after purchasing an additional 485,103 shares during the last quarter. Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC bought a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter worth about $17,773,731. Finally, Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $10,007,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.23% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Lincoln Educational Services

Investors following LINC have been watching these headlines:

• Positive Sentiment: Lincoln beat quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, and raised its full-year revenue outlook to $600 million–$605 million. Student starts rose 14.2% year over year, supporting the growth outlook. Article: Lincoln Educational Services: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $0.77 from $0.75 and its Q3 2027 estimate to $0.25 from $0.24, signaling improved expectations for those periods.
• Negative Sentiment: A securities class action concerning investors who bought shares from May 11 through August 9, 2026, adds legal uncertainty. The lawsuit relates to the company’s earlier disclosure of slower student starts. Article: Investor Alert Regarding Lincoln Educational Services Class Action

Lincoln Educational Services Company Profile

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation operates career-focused postsecondary schools in the United States under brands including Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology. Founded in 1946, the company provides students with career training through campus-based and online programs. Its programs include training in automotive technology, skilled trades such as HVAC and electrical work, health sciences, information technology, and other career fields. Offerings include diploma and degree programs designed to prepare students for jobs requiring specialized technical skills.