Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.740-0.830 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.770. The company issued revenue guidance of $590.0 million-$600.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $594.6 million.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Rosenblatt Securities dropped their price objective on Lincoln Educational Services from $60.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. B. Riley Financial boosted their target price on Lincoln Educational Services from $46.00 to $56.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Weiss Ratings cut Lincoln Educational Services from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Northland Securities set a $60.00 price target on Lincoln Educational Services in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $50.00 price target on Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Monday. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $50.67.
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Lincoln Educational Services Stock Performance
Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 14.61% and a net margin of 3.99%.The firm had revenue of $142.56 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $139.49 million. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Lincoln Educational Services will post 0.78 EPS for the current year.
Insider Transactions at Lincoln Educational Services
In related news, SVP Alexandra M. Luster sold 18,007 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.64, for a total transaction of $803,832.48. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 82,356 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,676,371.84. This trade represents a 17.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Kevin M. Carney sold 3,000 shares of Lincoln Educational Services stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.00, for a total transaction of $144,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 25,039 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,201,872. This trade represents a 10.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 55,000 shares of company stock worth $2,614,758 over the last 90 days. 12.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Trending Headlines about Lincoln Educational Services
Here are the key news stories impacting Lincoln Educational Services this week:
- Positive Sentiment: LINC reported second-quarter EPS of $0.06 and revenue of $142.56 million, beating analyst expectations of $139.49 million in revenue. The company also reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance of $0.74-$0.83 EPS and $590 million-$600 million in revenue. Lincoln Educational Services Reports Strong Second Quarter Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities lowered its price target to $50 from $60 but maintained a Buy rating. Barrington also reiterated its Buy rating with a $50 target, indicating analysts still expect substantial long-term upside despite recent weakness. Lincoln Educational Services Buy Rating Reiterated
- Neutral Sentiment: Unusually high options activity was reported, including put purchases about 435% above average. The activity may signal increased hedging or bearish speculation, but it does not establish a definitive direction for LINC.
- Negative Sentiment: Northland Securities reduced its LINC EPS estimates for Q3 2026 to $0.13 from $0.20, FY2026 to $0.77 from $0.78, Q1 2027 to $0.16 from $0.17, Q3 2027 to $0.24 from $0.25, Q4 2027 to $0.51 from $0.52, and FY2027 to $0.98 from $1.00. Only its Q4 2026 estimate increased modestly, to $0.44 from $0.43.
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that new student starts slowed are weighing on the growth outlook, potentially making it harder for Lincoln Educational Services to sustain its elevated valuation and meet longer-term earnings expectations. Lincoln Educational Slides After New Student Starts Slows
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services
Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its holdings in Lincoln Educational Services by 246.7% in the fourth quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 1,536 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 1,093 shares during the period. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the 1st quarter worth approximately $48,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $116,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its position in Lincoln Educational Services by 156.1% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 5,740 shares of the company’s stock worth $132,000 after purchasing an additional 3,499 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.23% of the company’s stock.
Lincoln Educational Services Company Profile
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.
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