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Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC)
NASDAQ:LINC
LINC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.51 - $19.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.29K
Average Volume (3M)215.19K
Market Cap
$493.16M
Enterprise Value$610.99M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$59.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$177.56M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.2
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
May 12, 2025EPS Estimate
-0.02Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 11, 2014Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding31,592,808
10 Day Avg. Volume166,514
30 Day Avg. Volume215,193
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.08
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)3.90
P/FCF Ratio3.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.24
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.33Price Target Upside39.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Expansion PlansLincoln plans to open 1-2 campuses per year for the next 5 years, with new campuses expected in Levittown, PA; Nashville, TN; and Houston, TX in 2025.
Financial PerformanceQ4/25 results top consensus: Revenue increased 16.4% to $119.4 million due to a 13.7% increase in average student population and tuition increases.
Market OutlookManagement remains confident it can grow its top line 10%+ for each of the next three years, supported by program and campus expansions and a healthy macro environment.
Bears Say
Cash Flow ConcernsThe company will be FCF negative in 2025 due to investments but expects to reach FCF breakeven to slightly positive in 2026 and positive in 2027 as new campuses scale into profitability.
ValuationThe stock is trading at a small premium to its for-profit postsecondary education peer group but at a discount to its closest trade school comp, Universal Technical Institute.
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Ownership Overview
25.76% Insiders
21.71% Mutual Funds
15.64% Other Institutional Investors
26.66% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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LINC FAQ
What was Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. lowest stock price was $9.51 and its highest was $19.79 in the past 12 months.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap is $493.16M.
When is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2025 which is in 45 days.
How were Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2025. The company reported $0.306 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.3 by $0.006.
Is Lincoln Educational Services Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. pay dividends?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.019 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lincoln Educational Services Corp. dividends here
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s EPS estimate is -0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. have?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has 31,592,808 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. reported an EPS of $0.306 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.3. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.289%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lincoln Educational Services Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LINC
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Lincoln Edu Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.33 (39.56% Upside)
$22.33 (39.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LINC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 35.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $7.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
51.40%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
26.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) is a leading provider of diversified career-oriented post-secondary education. The company primarily offers programs in automotive technology, skilled trades, healthcare services, hospitality, and information technology. With a network of campuses across the United States, Lincoln Edu is committed to delivering high-quality, hands-on training designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in their chosen fields.
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LINC Company Deck
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LINC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call was predominantly positive, highlighting strong revenue growth, successful new campus launches, and promising guidance for the next year. However, there were concerns about declining starts in specific sectors and regulatory challenges. The positive aspects of the company's performance and strategic outlook significantly outweigh the lowlights.Read More>---
LINC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$22.33
▲(39.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering LINC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
21/33 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+26.54%
reiterated a buy rating 3 days ago
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