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LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

LINCNASDAQ
πŸ† #2744 by market capEarnings Nov 9US Equity
$21.54β–Ό $0.18 (βˆ’0.83%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$21.54β–² 0.00%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–Ό 0.8%
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14dβ–Ό 14.5%
30dβ–Ό 14.4%
ytdβ–Ό 10.8%
1yβ–Ό 8.5%
🏦Market Cap
$683M
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+17.8%
Healthy
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
59.8%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
4.3%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.2x
Cheap
Otter Score
76
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$21.46 – $21.85
52-Week Range
$17.29 – $56.34
Volume
$2.01B
Avg Volume
$1.51B
Shares Outstanding
31.7M
Next Earnings
Nov 30, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$518M
Last Q Revenue
$143M
P/E Ratio
29.4
P/S Ratio
1.2x
EPS (TTM)
$0.73
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.4%

Why Investors Own LINC

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +36.3% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 42% gross margin and 11% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$518Mβ–² +17.8% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
60.4%β–² +2.8% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$30Mβ–² +97.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
βˆ’$27Mβ–Ό βˆ’0.4% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
31.3Mβ–² +0.4% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$175Mβ–Ό βˆ’$57M YoY
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About LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, along with its affiliated entities, specializes in providing vocational and technical post-secondary education to both recent high school graduates and working adults throughout the United States. The company's operations are structured around two primary divisions: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It delivers a diverse array of programs, culminating in associate's degrees, diplomas, or certificates. These offerings span a wide spectrum of career fields, encompassing automotive technology; various skilled trades such as electrical work, HVAC repair, welding, computerized numerical control (CNC), and electrical/electronic systems; health sciences, including nursing, dental and medical assisting, claims examination, and medical administrative support; hospitality services like culinary arts, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology. Operating 22 campuses across 14 states, the company utilizes well-known brand names such as Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, among others. As of December 31, 2021, these 22 locations collectively served an enrollment of 13,059 students. Founded in 1946, Lincoln Educational Services maintains its corporate headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Good
76/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
12 analysts
Strong Buy3
Buy8
Hold1
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

Newsfile CorpΒ·5h ago

ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - LINC

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) between May

Newsfile CorpΒ·5h ago

Kaplan Fox Notifies Investors of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) of the Lead Plaintiff Deadline on November 10, 2026

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lincoln Educational Services Corporation ("Lincoln Educational" or the

GlobeNewsWireΒ·7h ago

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Lincoln Educational Services Corp. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – LINC

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (β€œLincoln Educational” or the β€œCompany”) (NASDAQ: LINC). Such inv

PRNewsWireΒ·12h ago

Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (NASDAQ: LINC) Investors: Hagens Berman Alerts Investors to Securities Class Action Lawsuit, Encourages LINC Shareholders with Losses to Contact the Firm

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC)Β faces a securities class action seeking to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Lincoln Educational

GlobeNewsWireΒ·14h ago

LINC Investor Alert: Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Securities Class Action Notice - Contact SueWallSt

A securities class action alleges Lincoln Educational Services reported 9% enrollment growth in the second quarter of 2026, while student starts increased by only about 1%. This notice sets out the rights available to LI

GlobeNewsWireΒ·14h ago

LINC Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (β€œSBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Lincoln Educational Services Corpor