Lincoln Educational Services Corporation LINC
- Market cap
- $757.5M
- P/E
- 30.8×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 1.30 | 1.83 | 1.49 | 1.51 | 1.69 | 5.25 | 4.59 | 5.05 | 8.91 | 14.10 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 3.20 | 3.74 | 3.23 | 3.34 | 8.99 | 8.20 | 7.95 | 10.35 | 18.74 | 25.76 |
High Price
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| 2,197 | 1,980 | 1,884 | 1,922 | 1,933 | 2,056 | 2,121 | 2,300 | 2,475 | 2,640 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 286 | 262 | 263 | 273 | 293 | 335 | 348 | 378 | 440 | 518 |
Revenue
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| 49.42% | 50.58% | 52.37% | 54.82% | 58.31% | 58.57% | 57.29% | 57.08% | 58.70% | 60.37% |
Gross Margin
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| (28) | (12) | (6) | 2 | 14 | 47 | 16 | 36 | 15 | 26 |
EBT
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| (9.84%) | (4.49%) | (2.41%) | 0.84% | 4.61% | 14.09% | 4.72% | 9.43% | 3.34% | 5.04% |
EBT Margin
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| (28) | (11) | (7) | 2 | 49 | 35 | 13 | 26 | 10 | 20 |
Net Income
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| 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 21 |
Depreciation
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| 12.18 | 10.95 | 10.78 | 11.13 | 11.84 | 13.37 | 13.46 | 12.56 | 14.39 | 16.75 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (1.21) | (0.48) | (0.27) | 0.08 | 1.49 | 1.04 | 0.36 | 0.86 | 0.32 | 0.65 |
Earnings/Sh
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| (0.26) | (0.47) | (0.07) | 0.04 | 0.95 | 1.09 | 0.03 | 0.85 | 0.96 | 1.92 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.13) | 0.45 | (0.10) | (0.22) | (0.23) | 1.51 | (0.25) | (0.25) | (1.54) | (2.79) |
Capex/Sh
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| (0.39) | (0.03) | (0.17) | (0.18) | 0.72 | 2.60 | (0.22) | 0.60 | (0.58) | (0.87) |
Free CF/Sh
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| 2.34 | 1.92 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 4.16 | 5.64 | 5.60 | 5.54 | 5.83 | 6.45 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 67.50 | 4.42 | 7.25 | 16.11 | 11.36 | 48.99 | 37.73 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.30 | 0.24 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.78 | 1.10 | 1.44 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.83 | 1.03 | 1.96 | 1.54 | 1.77 | 1.45 | 1.06 | 1.78 | 2.71 | 3.74 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.21 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.28 | 0.48 | 0.60 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 1.06 | 1.45 |
EV/Sales
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| (6.51) | (139.96) | (22.90) | (17.44) | 7.82 | 3.09 | (33.22) | 13.37 | (26.31) | (27.89) |
EV/FCF
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| (6) | (11) | (2) | 1 | 23 | 27 | 1 | 26 | 29 | 59 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (3) | 11 | (2) | (5) | (6) | 38 | (7) | (7) | (47) | (86) |
Capex
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| (9) | (1) | (4) | (4) | 18 | 65 | (6) | 18 | (18) | (27) |
FCF
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| (2) | (3) | (7) | (7) | 7 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 21 | (14) |
Working Cap'
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| 42 | 53 | 49 | 34 | 17 | 98 | 101 | 16 | 29 | 31 |
Total Debt
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| 14 | 31 | 14 | 10 | (21) | 15 | 36 | (64) | (30) | 2 |
Net Debt
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| 55 | 46 | 40 | 55 | 103 | 141 | 145 | 167 | 178 | 200 |
Sh' Equity
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| (15.26%) | (7.21%) | (4.35%) | 1.13% | 21.45% | 12.40% | 3.14% | 8.16% | 2.53% | 4.30% |
ROA
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| (26.03%) | (3.85%) | (4.55%) | 5.00% | 11.23% | 19.74% | 5.64% | 20.31% | 6.40% | 9.39% |
ROIC
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| (41.65%) | (22.80%) | (15.28%) | 4.63% | 70.32% | 30.39% | 6.72% | 16.68% | 5.73% | 10.58% |
ROE
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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) key facts
- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) is an Education & Training Services company in the Consumer Defensive sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $518.2 million, up 17.8% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, LINC traded at $22.46, a market capitalization of $757.5 million.
- Return on equity was 10.6% and debt-to-equity 0.28.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Latest News
25 Sep
StockStory flags Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) as one of two stocks to sell, alongside IPG Photonics. Lincoln Educational, trading around $23.87 with a 25.1x forward P/E, shows a trailing free cash flow margin of 4.3%. The firm argues student enrollment performance lags peers and projects a 5.3 percentage point drop in free cash flow margin next year as LINC ramps investments to defend its market position. Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak base suggest neither existing nor ongoing investments are yielding desired results. The article contrasts LINC with Clover Health (the sole buy), highlighting Clover’s improving cash flow, rising market share, and positive FCF trajectory while framing LINC as at risk of sustained underperformance. Projected decline in FCF margin and weak returns on capital imply negative near-term sentiment and potential earnings pressure for LINC.
21 Sep
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. says its Grand Prairie, Texas campus has been named a School of Excellence by ACCSC, recognizing high standards in career-focused education. The Grand Prairie campus has served the Dallas–Fort Worth area since 1966 and offers Auto and Diesel Service, Electrical, HVAC-R and Welding programs, along with the Hussmann Refrigeration TechX training center. Lincoln Tech says the honor demonstrates its commitment to student success and to helping employers build a stronger workforce. ACCSC Executive Director Dr. Michale McComis praised the school, and Lincoln Tech President and CEO Scott Shaw thanked ACCSC for recognizing their efforts. ACCSC accredits 545 institutions; Grand Prairie is one of 18 nationwide to receive the award. The piece notes projected growth in these fields, with 2.6 million jobs expected by 2034. Recognition as a School of Excellence strengthens brand and recruitment potential but is unlikely to immediately change revenue or margins.
13 Aug
LINC reported Q2 revenue growth but slower student start increases, triggering negative market reaction on enrollment concerns. Mixed Q2 results with revenue upside offset by weaker student starts point to moderate effects on enrollment trends and near-term performance.
11 Aug
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) reaffirmed guidance while facing new questions on enrollment disclosure that could affect operational transparency perceptions. Guidance reaffirmation supports stability outlook while enrollment disclosure questions introduce uncertainty that may influence near-term market sentiment and financial perceptions.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) beat Q2 expectations. Recent stock pullback raises question if shares now trade below fair value. Q2 earnings beat combined with valuation discussion points to moderate effects on LINC performance and sentiment.
10 Aug
Lincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) reported a 22% revenue surge for Q2 2026. 22% revenue growth points to major gains in financial results and investor outlook.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and company performance. Q2 2026 earnings call updates financial performance and outlook for the company.
Lincoln Educational Services reported Q2 results on its earnings call, covering revenue, earnings, enrollment trends and operational updates. Q2 earnings and guidance typically move near-term stock price but rarely reshape long-term strategy.
20 Jul
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) faces potential growth from rising demand for workforce reskilling programs driven by accelerating AI adoption across industries. AI reskilling demand could moderately lift LINC enrollment and revenue but remains speculative without confirmed contracts or market shifts.
7 Jul
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is named Stock of the Day and shows signs of an imminent breakout as anti-AI sentiment gains traction. Stock-of-the-day coverage and breakout signals can lift short-term trading interest and visibility for LINC.
6 Jul
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) reported Q1 earnings, prompting evaluation of whether investors should buy, sell, or hold the stock based on financial results and outlook. Q1 earnings release directly affects near-term stock valuation and investor positioning for Lincoln Educational.
22 Jun
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) is benefiting from AI momentum. AI momentum drives significant positive shifts in LINC operations and market trajectory.
15 Jun
Lincoln Educational (NASDAQ:LINC) posted strong Q1 earnings in the Consumer Discretionary Education Services sector. Positive Q1 earnings can lift short-term investor sentiment and share price for LINC.
10 Jun
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) posted a strong first quarter 2026 earnings beat, prompting fresh valuation assessment of the company. Positive Q1 2026 earnings beat supports near-term valuation uplift and investor sentiment for LINC without indicating broader strategic shifts.
29 May
A fund placed a $4.8 million bet on Lincoln Educational Services as its shares doubled in value. Large fund investment and 100% share surge may lift short-term sentiment without altering core operations.
19 May
Lincoln Educational Services addressed five analyst questions during its Q1 earnings call, covering enrollment trends, program expansions, cost management, and long-term growth outlook amid shifting education market conditions. Earnings call analyst questions reveal strategic priorities and outlook details likely to moderately influence near-term investor views and operational focus.
15 May
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation stock rose 135 percent, leading a fund to buy 459,000 shares. Fund purchase of 459,000 shares signals sustained investor interest in Lincoln Educational Services amid strong stock gains.
14 May
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) beat EPS expectations by 218%. Analysts predict future performance amid the strong earnings surprise. A 218% EPS beat signals robust financial results that could significantly enhance investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
13 May
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) will report quarterly earnings tomorrow, with analysts outlining expectations for revenue growth, EPS, enrollment trends, and key financial metrics amid recent operational expansions. Pre-earnings previews shape investor expectations and can moderately affect short-term stock performance based on anticipated financial results.
12 May
Lincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) reported strong revenue growth, enrollment increases, and improved profitability in its Q1 2026 earnings call highlights. Strong Q1 2026 revenue and profitability signal significant positive shifts in financial performance and market positioning for LINC.
11 May
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) shared Q1 2026 earnings call summary, covering financial results, enrollment trends, operational updates, and future guidance. Q1 earnings call summary delivers critical financial metrics, enrollment data, and strategic outlook influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) stock surged 15% today amid positive developments driving investor enthusiasm. LINC's 15% stock jump reflects major positive market reaction likely to boost short-term performance and sentiment.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) shared Q1 earnings call highlights, covering financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Q1 earnings highlights reveal financial performance and guidance that significantly influence stock trajectory and investor confidence.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q1 earnings and revenues surpassed analyst estimates. Surpassing Q1 earnings and revenue estimates indicates robust financial performance likely to enhance investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Lincoln Educational (NASDAQ: LINC) delivered impressive Q1 CY2026 results. Impressive quarterly earnings directly enhance financial outlook and investor sentiment.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) reported strong first-quarter financial results and raised full-year 2026 guidance. Strong Q1 results and raised 2026 guidance indicate significant positive impact on financial performance and investor sentiment.
27 Apr
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) expanded its credit facility to US$125 million, raising questions on whether this move reshapes investor views of its growth strategy by providing enhanced financial flexibility for expansion and acquisitions. Expanded $125 million credit facility enhances LINC's financial firepower for growth initiatives, significantly boosting expansion potential and investor sentiment.
15 Apr
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) increased its credit facility to $125 million to support growth initiatives. Expanding the credit facility to $125 million provides significant liquidity for growth, enhancing LINC's strategic expansion and market performance.
14 Apr
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) leads Q4 earnings in Consumer Discretionary Education Services sector, recognized as the best performer. Top Q4 earnings ranking boosts LINC's financial outlook and investor sentiment significantly.
24 Mar
Three reasons to sell Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) stock identified, with one alternative stock recommended as a buy. Bearish opinion piece citing three sell reasons for LINC poised to dent market sentiment and near-term performance.