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LINCLincoln Educational Services Corporation
$26.71
Financials
NEUTRAL
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

LINC is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 76/99, strong earnings. keep it on your radar.

Mixed signals = No edge currently

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

N/A
Q4'24
$0.22
+982%
Q1'25
$0.06
+325%
Q2'25
$0.05
-8%
Q3'25
$0.12
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$26.71
50 DMA
$22.35
100 DMA
$21.79
150 DMA
$21.93
200 DMA
$21.29
Alignment Score: 3/4

LINC Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
76 (Top 24%)>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on LINC, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
76/99
Top 24% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
64
BULLISH
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
597K
+148% vs avg
From Entry
+11.5%
$23.95

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-8%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
-32%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+24%
Accelerating
F-Score
4/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
6%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
68/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Running

Broke out 4 weeks ago — now +11.5% from entry.

Trail stop at $24.42 (21 EMA or entry). Add on pullback to $25.13 - $24.42 (10-21 EMA).

Breakout Date2025-12-1829 days ago
Entry Price$23.95+11.5% since
Pullback Zone$25.13 - $24.42 (10-21 EMA)Re-entry levels
Trail Stop$24.42Breakeven or 21 EMA
Breakout Quality5/10Normal volume

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for potential
IF: EPS growth accelerates next quarter
THEN: Check for developing setup
IF: VCP pattern begins forming
THEN: Add to watchlist if RS also improving
IF: Price breaks below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 52W High$26.75+0.1%
  • Pivot$26.75+0.1%
Current$26.71

Support

  • 20 DMA$24.61-7.9%
  • 50 DMA$22.35-16.3%
  • 200 DMA$21.29-20.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LINC stock a buy now?

LINC is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 76/99, strong earnings. keep it on your radar.

What is the buy point for LINC?

LINC broke out at $23.95 and is now +11.5% extended. Consider waiting for a pullback to the $25.13 - $24.42 (10-21 EMA) for lower-risk entry.

What is LINC's RS Rating?

LINC has an RS Rating of 76/99, meaning it's in the Top 24% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.