Lincoln Educational Services Corporation $LINC Shares Sold by Bailard Inc.

Posted by George Bondi on May 14th, 2026

Bailard Inc. lessened its position in Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC – Free Report) by 37.9% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 42,071 shares of the company’s stock after selling 25,700 shares during the period. Bailard Inc.’s holdings in Lincoln Educational Services were worth $1,016,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new position in Lincoln Educational Services during the third quarter worth approximately $35,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in Lincoln Educational Services during the third quarter worth approximately $54,000. Strs Ohio acquired a new position in Lincoln Educational Services during the first quarter worth approximately $48,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new position in Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter worth approximately $116,000. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its position in Lincoln Educational Services by 1,081.1% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 5,681 shares of the company’s stock worth $131,000 after purchasing an additional 5,200 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.23% of the company’s stock.

Lincoln Educational Services Trading Up 3.6%

LINC opened at $52.02 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.65 billion, a PE ratio of 73.27, a P/E/G ratio of 4.29 and a beta of 0.77. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $40.63 and its 200 day moving average price is $30.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 0.83 and a quick ratio of 0.82. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has a 12-month low of $17.29 and a 12-month high of $53.50.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 11th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $143.96 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $135.66 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a net margin of 4.11% and a return on equity of 15.25%. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Lincoln Educational Services Corporation will post 0.78 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Lincoln Educational Services

In other Lincoln Educational Services news, CFO Brian K. Meyers sold 40,070 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.98, for a total transaction of $2,002,698.60. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 160,712 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,032,385.76. This represents a 19.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Juniper Investment Company, Ll sold 275,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.55, for a total transaction of $9,501,250.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 2,088,311 shares in the company, valued at $72,151,145.05. This trade represents a 11.64% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 498,735 shares of company stock valued at $18,064,442 in the last ninety days. 12.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Lincoln Educational Services News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Lincoln Educational Services this week:

Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities raised its price target on Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) from $45 to $60 and reiterated a Buy rating, signaling confidence that the stock still has upside after its recent run. Read More
Positive Sentiment: The company’s Q1 2026 earnings beat expectations, with revenue and EPS both coming in above analyst forecasts, reinforcing the view that operating performance is improving. Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive Sentiment: Lincoln Educational Services reached a 52-week high, with coverage highlighting the company’s boosted outlook and strong momentum in investor sentiment. MarketWatch article
Positive Sentiment: The Lincoln Foundation for Education announced nearly $250,000 in first-quarter grants to support student success, including funding from employers such as Delta Dental and Matco Tools, which may support brand reputation and student pipeline strength. Lincoln Foundation for Education grants release
Neutral Sentiment: Several articles today focused on recap and valuation questions, including a Zacks comparison of STRA vs. LINC and a transcript/earnings-call summary, which are informative but not immediate stock-moving catalysts. STRA vs. LINC article

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities boosted their price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $45.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Griffin Securities set a $38.00 price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Lincoln Educational Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Northland Securities set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Lake Street Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $55.00 price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note on Tuesday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lincoln Educational Services has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $52.50.

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Lincoln Educational Services Profile

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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a publicly traded provider of career-focused post-secondary vocational education in the United States. Operating under the Lincoln Tech and Lincoln Culinary Institute brands, the company delivers hands-on technical instruction across high-growth industries. Its mission centers on equipping students with practical skills and industry credentials designed to meet employer needs.

The company’s program offerings span automotive technology, skilled trades, health sciences, information technology, culinary arts and public safety.