Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LINC
  • Rev/Share 15.138
  • Book/Share 5.8472
  • PB 3.4153
  • Debt/Equity 1.0468
  • CurrentRatio 0.9023
  • ROIC 0.041

 

  • MktCap 631419448.0
  • FreeCF/Share -2.0256
  • PFCF -10.088
  • PE 43.1942
  • Debt/Assets 0.4228
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.0809

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation LINC Northland Capital -- Outperform -- $24 April 24, 2025
Resumed LINC B. Riley Securities -- Buy -- $23 March 28, 2025

News

PRDO or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
LINC, PRDO
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Lincoln Educational Services to Highlight Business Momentum at Several Upcoming Investor Events
LINC
Published: August 19, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Demand for Skilled Labor Continues to Generate Growth Across the Company's 22 Campuses Demand for Skilled Labor Continues to Generate Growth Across the Company's 22 Campuses

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3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)
LINC
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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Down 16.5% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)
LINC
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

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Lincoln Educational Services: Long-Term Outlook Still Looks Bright
LINC
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

LINC's sharp post-earnings sell-off is partly due to high expectations and valuation risk after a strong multi-year run. Heavy capital expenditures are fueling growth, but raise concerns about near-term free cash flow and the sustainability of returns. Despite capex concerns, management's aggressive expansion reflects confidence in long-term demand for skilled trades education.

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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
LINC
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 11, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian K. Meyers - Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Scott M.

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Lincoln Educational Services Reports Second Quarter Results and Increases Outlook for Full Year 2025
LINC
Published: August 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, as well as recent business developments.

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Lincoln Tech Campuses Named USA Today's “Top Vocational Schools” for 2025
LINC
Published: July 31, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Melrose Park, IL and South Plainfield, NJ schools recognized for commitment to student success, diversity. Melrose Park, IL and South Plainfield, NJ schools recognized for commitment to student success, diversity.

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APEI or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
APEI, LINC
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with American Public Education (APEI) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Lincoln Tech Brings Advanced Manufacturing Training Back to Mahwah, NJ Campus
LINC
Published: July 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Program returns following demand from employers and students, stressing Automation through robotic integration and programming concepts for 21st century manufacturing careers. Program returns following demand from employers and students, stressing Automation through robotic integration and programming concepts for 21st century manufacturing careers.

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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
LINC
Published: July 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) (“Lincoln”) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. A news release outlining Lincoln's results will be issued before 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on that day.

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APEI vs. LINC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
APEI, LINC
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either American Public Education (APEI) or Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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What Makes Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) a New Strong Buy Stock
LINC
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
LINC
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

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Is Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
LINC
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) and Carnival (CCL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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PRDO or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
LINC, PRDO
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Perdoceo Education (PRDO) or Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
LINC
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

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PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
LINC, PRDO
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Recent Price Trend in Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is Your Friend, Here's Why
LINC
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

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5 Leading School Stocks to Buy in the Evolving Education Market
APEI, LAUR, LINC, LRN, PRDO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

These school stocks are thriving as education pivots toward career-ready skills and digital learning, innovative teaching platforms - LRN, LAUR, PRDO, LINC and APEI.

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PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
LINC, PRDO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Is Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
LINC
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

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Why Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
LINC
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Is Up 14.38% in One Week: What You Should Know
LINC
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why
LINC
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.

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Lincoln Stock Rises on Q1 Earnings Beat, Starts & Population Up Y/Y
LINC
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LINC's first-quarter results reflect a higher average student population and strong start growth.

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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
LINC
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago.

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Lincoln Educational Services Reports First Quarter Financial Results: Double Digit Growth in Revenue and Student Starts, Increased Outlook for Full Year 2025
LINC
Published: May 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, as well as recent business developments.

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PRDO or LINC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
LINC, PRDO
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Earnings Preview: Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
LINC
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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About Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)

  • IPO Date 2005-06-23
  • Website https://www.lincolntech.edu
  • Industry Education & Training Services
  • CEO Scott M. Shaw
  • Employees 1875

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 nursing, dental and medical assistant, claim examiner, medical administrative assistant, etc.; hospitality services programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology programs. The company operates 22 schools in 14 states under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. As of December 31, 2021, it had 13,059 students enrolled at 22 campuses. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.