Research Analysts Offer Predictions for LINC FY2026 Earnings

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) – Investment analysts at Northland Securities boosted their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note issued on Monday, November 9th. Northland Securities analyst L. Horton now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.77 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $0.75. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services’ current full-year earnings is $0.77 per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services’ Q3 2027 earnings at $0.25 EPS.

LINC has been the topic of a number of other reports. Lake Street Capital dropped their price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. B. Riley Financial cut their price objective on Lincoln Educational Services from $52.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Lincoln Educational Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Rosenblatt Securities decreased their price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Barrington Research set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lincoln Educational Services has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $48.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Stock Performance

LINC stock opened at $23.51 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $723.64 million, a PE ratio of 27.06, a P/E/G ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 0.85. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $22.78 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $35.51. Lincoln Educational Services has a 1-year low of $17.11 and a 1-year high of $56.34.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.02. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 13.61% and a net margin of 4.03%. The company had revenue of $159.18 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $152.46 million. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in LINC. Squarepoint Ops LLC boosted its position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 0.8% in the second quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 65,038 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,245,000 after acquiring an additional 499 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. bought a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the second quarter valued at about $40,000. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 15.3% during the third quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 7,435 shares of the company’s stock worth $163,000 after acquiring an additional 986 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Penbrook Management LLC raised its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 11.0% during the third quarter. Penbrook Management LLC now owns 14,115 shares of the company’s stock worth $309,000 after acquiring an additional 1,400 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 72.23% of the company’s stock.

Lincoln Educational Services News Roundup

Investors following LINC have been watching these news items:

• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $0.77 from $0.75 and its Q3 2027 estimate to $0.25 from $0.24, signaling improved expectations for those periods.
• Negative Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities cut its price target to $40 from $50, although it maintained a Buy rating. Article: Lincoln Educational Services Stock Price Target Cut by Rosenblatt Securities
• Negative Sentiment: A securities class action concerning investors who bought shares from May 11 through August 9, 2026, adds legal uncertainty. The lawsuit relates to the company’s earlier disclosure of slower student starts. Article: Investor Alert Regarding Lincoln Educational Services Class Action

About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation operates career-focused postsecondary schools in the United States under brands including Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology. Founded in 1946, the company provides students with career training through campus-based and online programs. Its programs include training in automotive technology, skilled trades such as HVAC and electrical work, health sciences, information technology, and other career fields. Offerings include diploma and degree programs designed to prepare students for jobs requiring specialized technical skills.