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LINCLincoln Educational Services Corporation
$17.66$560M
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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation

LINC
NASDAQ · Education Services
$17.66
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$560M
P/E24.3x
52W High$56.34
Volume839.71K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Accelerating Trades Demand Offsets Margin Volatility Risk

Lincoln Educational Services is capitalizing on sustained demand for skilled trades, evidenced by four consecutive quarters of accelerating revenue growth reaching 22.4% YoY in 2026Q2.

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

LINC price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+68% Peers

P/E is 68% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 12 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 88% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 9

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
LINC-24.24%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
LINC-0.84%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
LINC+85.89%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.85%
5-Year Return
LINC+144.60%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+57.88%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
24.3x
Forward P/EExpansion
22.7x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
11.9x
FCF YieldCash Flow
4.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
24.3x
16.1x
60th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
11.9x
9.0x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
22.8x
9.4x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$518M+17.8% YoY
Net income FY25
$20M+102.2% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
-$27M+0.4% YoY
Operating margin FY25
5.8%+2.3 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)6.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y11%
ROE (TTM)11.6%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 10, 2026
$0.06
vs $0.00
$143M+2.2%
vs $139M
Q2 2026
May 11, 2026
$0.14+250.0%
vs $0.04
$144M+6.1%
vs $136M
Q1 2026
Feb 23, 2026
$0.50+19.0%
vs $0.42
$143M+7.6%
vs $133M
Q4 2025
Nov 10, 2025
$0.20+66.7%
vs $0.12
$141M+7.4%
vs $132M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
PRNewsWire·Oct 20, 2026
What Should Lincoln Educational Services Corp. Investors Know After 24.93% Stock Drop? The Law Offices of Frank R.

Lawsuit alleges Lincoln Educational Services Corp. made misleading statements to investors from May 11, 2026 to August 9, 2026; lead plaintiff motions are due November 10, 2026 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz today announced a class action lawsuit against Lincoln Educational Services Corp. ("Lincoln" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LINC) on behalf of investors who acquired the Company's securities from May 11, 2026 to August 9, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 13, 2026
Implied Volatility Surging for Lincoln Educational Services Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to LINC stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Defense World·Aug 11, 2026
Traders Buy High Volume of Lincoln Educational Services Put Options (NASDAQ:LINC)

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC - Get Free Report) saw unusually large options trading activity on Monday. Stock traders acquired 2,687 put options on the company. This is an increase of 435% compared to the average daily volume of 502 put options. Trending Headlines about Lincoln Educational Services Here are the key news stories impacting

Seeking Alpha·Aug 10, 2026
Lincoln Educational Services: An Opportunity To Learn About Buying On The Dip

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation shares plunged 24.9% despite Q2 results beating estimates and management reaffirming long-term growth targets. Short-term concerns center on slower new student starts, driven by resumed federal loan repayments and AI-driven lead generation shifts. LINC maintains 2026 guidance: $590–$600M revenue, $76–$80M EBITDA, and 10%–14% student start growth, with 2030 targets unchanged.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark LINC against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
LINC logoLINCLincoln Educational Services CorporationCurrent
$17.66$560.19M24.3417.76%3.99%11.59%—
UTI logoUTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.
$19.93$1.1B32.5114.05%3.88%10.17%—
PRDO logoPRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation
$26.88$1.69B9.3624.2%21.06%17.93%2.07%
COCO logoCOCOThe Vita Coco Company, Inc.
$62.45$3.58B31.5318.17%15.7%31.84%—
GHC logoGHCGraham Holdings Company
$1212.02$5.25B10.412.52%9.66%10.23%0.59%
LOPE logoLOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.
$117.69$3.12B12.097.07%21.85%36.47%—

Compare LINC vs Peers

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs UTI

Most directly comparable listed peer for LINC.

Scale Benchmark

vs ADSK

Larger-name benchmark to compare LINC against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs UTI, PRDO, COCO, GHC

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

LINC SEC Filings & Documents

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 10, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 13, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Mar 2, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 4, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 5, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 11, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 10, 2025·SEC

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LINC Frequently Asked Questions

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's revenue?

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) reported $570.8M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $518.2M in fiscal year 2025. That is 390% more than the $105.7M of fiscal year 2001.

How fast is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation growing?

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) grew revenue by 22.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is LINC profitable?

Yes. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) earned $22.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 4.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is LINC's return on equity?

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) had a return on equity (ROE) of 11.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's free cash flow?

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) generated $24.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in LINC back in 2001?

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