LINC FY2025 EPS Forecast Lifted by Barrington Research

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) – Barrington Research raised their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Lincoln Educational Services in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, November 11th. Barrington Research analyst A. Paris now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.83 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $0.75. Barrington Research has a “Outperform” rating and a $25.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services’ current full-year earnings is $0.54 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services’ Q4 2025 earnings at $0.43 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $0.73 EPS.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last released its earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.08. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 11.20% and a net margin of 3.05%.The firm had revenue of $141.39 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $129.85 million. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on LINC. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their target price on Lincoln Educational Services from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 12th. Zacks Research raised Lincoln Educational Services to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Lincoln Educational Services has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $25.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Trading Up 1.8%

Lincoln Educational Services stock opened at $21.16 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.90 and a quick ratio of 0.85. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $21.19 and its 200-day moving average price is $21.41. Lincoln Educational Services has a 1 year low of $14.10 and a 1 year high of $25.76. The stock has a market cap of $669.04 million, a P/E ratio of 46.00, a PEG ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.18.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the third quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services during the first quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Stanley Laman Group Ltd. acquired a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $49,000. State of Wyoming purchased a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the third quarter worth $54,000. Finally, McIlrath & Eck LLC increased its position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 24.2% during the third quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 2,815 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 548 shares in the last quarter. 72.23% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Lincoln Educational Services

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, Campus Operations and Transitional. 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 licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, and claims examiner; hospitality service and information technology programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, aesthetics, and computer systems support technicians.