LINC Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of LINC?

Mr. Stephen M. BuchenotExecutive Vice President of Campus OperationsMr. Tayfun SelenSenior Vice President of Admin. & Real EstateMr. Valerian J. ThomasSenior Vice President & Chief Information OfficerMs. Alexandra M. LusterSenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.Mr. Scott M. ShawPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Brian K. Meyers CPAExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & TreasurerMr. Francis S. GiglioSenior Vice President of Compliance & Regulatory ServicesMr. Peter TahinosSenior Vice President of MarketingMr. Stephen E. AceSenior Vice President & Chief HR OfficerMr. Chad D. NyceExecutive Vice President & Chief Innovation OfficerMs. Susan L. EnglishSenior Vice President of Career Services & Industry PartnershipsMr. James A. Rasmussen Jr.Senior Vice President of Admissions

NASDAQ : LINC

Lincoln Educational Services

$29.84

-0.29-0.96%

At Close 4:00 PM

65.01

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Stock Price Today

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) stock declined over -0.96%, trading at $29.84 on NASDAQ, down from the previous close of $30.13. The stock opened at $30.24, fluctuating between $29.73 and $31.49 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

30.13

Prev. Close

943.65M

Market Cap

29.73

Day Low

66.31

P/E Ratio

0.45

EPS (TTM)

-0.5

Cash Flow per Share

30.24

Open

31.62M

Number of Shares

31.49

Day High

85.71%

Free Float in %

5.54

Book Value

516.94K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 18, 2026	30.06	31.49	29.73	29.84	533.98K
Feb 17, 2026	28.74	30.21	28.32	30.13	804.23K
Feb 13, 2026	27.40	30.21	27.40	28.90	1.04M
Feb 12, 2026	27.24	27.69	26.22	27.30	523.54K
Feb 11, 2026	27.01	27.63	26.48	26.95	509.75K
Feb 10, 2026	26.58	27.26	26.58	26.91	247.59K
Feb 09, 2026	26.28	26.66	25.58	26.47	128.94K
Feb 06, 2026	25.82	26.79	25.67	26.13	323.77K
Feb 05, 2026	26.60	26.73	25.31	25.51	265.71K
Feb 04, 2026	27.10	27.45	26.30	26.57	225.33K
Feb 03, 2026	27.04	27.27	26.33	26.92	188.7K
Feb 02, 2026	26.49	27.78	26.48	27.18	235.52K
Jan 30, 2026	26.34	27.05	26.34	26.66	183.79K
Jan 29, 2026	26.50	26.69	25.27	26.61	252K
Jan 28, 2026	26.27	26.67	26.00	26.27	197.49K
Jan 27, 2026	26.59	26.70	25.99	26.02	176.62K
Jan 26, 2026	26.98	27.14	26.01	26.23	262.45K
Jan 23, 2026	27.39	27.58	26.67	27.04	140.94K
Jan 22, 2026	27.40	28.22	26.46	27.56	429.86K
Jan 21, 2026	25.63	27.30	25.52	27.23	470.33K

Contact Details

Parsippany, NJ 07054

United States

https://www.lincolntech.edu 973 736 9340

About Company

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented post-secondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It offers associate's degree, and diploma and certificate programs in automotive technology; skilled trades programs, including electrical, heating and air conditioning repair, welding, computerized numerical control, and electrical and electronic systems technology; health science programs comprising nursing, dental and medical assistant, claim examiner, medical administrative assistant, etc.; hospitality services programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology programs. The company operates 22 schools in 14 states under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. As of December 31, 2021, it had 13,059 students enrolled at 22 campuses. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.

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Company Overview

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) closed at $29.84 USD, losing -$0.29 (-0.96%) from the previous close of $30.13. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $14.10 and $31.49. With a market capitalization of about $943.65 million, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is classified as a small-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.98). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 262.28 thousand shares, trading with heavier-than-usual volume. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Education & Training Services industry. Led by CEO Scott Shaw, the company employs approximately 1,875 people and listed since June 23, 2005. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented post-secondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 12.0%, SMA50 19.8%, SMA200 34.75%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 74.23 (overbought), while the ATR of 1.27 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -0.26% below its high and over 113.69% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 541.83 thousand shares is significantly above the 3-month average of 269.61 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 65.38, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.91 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.97 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at -20.14, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$4.26. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation generated EPS of $0.45 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 32.54%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 27.14% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.12. The next quarter is forecast at $0.42. Next year's EPS is expected at -$30.63. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 7 Strong Buy ratings, 3 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $33.00 to $20.00. The high target offers 10.59% upside. The low target suggests -32.98% downside. The mean target is $25.00. This offers -16.22% upside. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended November 10, 2025, missed forecasts by 1.08%. The prior quarter beat by 125.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 122.4% in August 08, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has 31.62 million shares outstanding. The public float is 27.10 million shares, elevated short interest at 3.96% of float. This equals 1.08 million shares. The short ratio is 5.02 days. Institutional investors hold 74.58% of the float. Insiders own 7.62%. SHAW SCOTT M holds 1.03 million shares, Juniper Investment Company, LLC has 425.54 thousand shares and Meyers Brian K has 173.42 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 21.47 thousand shares across 2 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Lincoln Educational Services generated $378.07M in revenue, or $12.38 per share. Gross margin was 57.08%, operating margin 1.76%, and net profit margin 6.88%. Returns are healthy, with ROA at 7.53% and ROE at 15.59%.
On valuation metrics, Lincoln Educational Services trades at a P/E of 65.38, P/S of 1.91 and P/B of 4.97. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.81 and quick ratio of 0.77. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 63.56 and cash conversion cycle is -20.60 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 1.05, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.24.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Lincoln Educational Services posted revenue of $378.07M, down slightly from $348.29M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $215.80M (margin 57.08%). Operating income was $6.66M (margin 1.8%). Net income was$26.00M (EPS $0.86).
The company ended the quarter with $80.27M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $116.79M, and net debt of $36.52M. Total assets were $345.25M, with equity of $166.80M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $25.56M, free cash flow of - $15.14M, and capital expenditures of - $40.70M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Lincoln Educational Services Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 2.98%, with price expected at $30.73 by March 04, 2026, within a range of $29.91 to $31.52 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 30.8%, reaching $39.03 by May 19, 2026, with a range of $37.67 to $40.30. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 23.09%, with price at $36.73 by February 18, 2027, within a range of $35.94 to $37.32.

Key Takeaways

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) shares are flat 5.3% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Lincoln Educational Services Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 65.38. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $17.76, suggesting -40.48% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (2.98% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (30.8% over three months), and a longer-term gain (23.09% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) stock price?

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) stock price is $29.84 in the last trading session. During the trading session, LINC stock reached the peak price of $31.49 while $29.73 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in LINC stock occurred in the recent session was -0.96% while the dollar amount for the price change in LINC stock was - $0.29.

LINC's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed LINC is part of Education & Training Services industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of LINC?

Mr. Stephen M. Buchenot
Executive Vice President of Campus Operations
Mr. Tayfun Selen
Senior Vice President of Admin. & Real Estate
Mr. Valerian J. Thomas
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Ms. Alexandra M. Luster
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Mr. Scott M. Shaw
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Brian K. Meyers CPA
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Mr. Francis S. Giglio
Senior Vice President of Compliance & Regulatory Services
Mr. Peter Tahinos
Senior Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Stephen E. Ace
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Mr. Chad D. Nyce
Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer
Ms. Susan L. English
Senior Vice President of Career Services & Industry Partnerships
Mr. James A. Rasmussen Jr.
Senior Vice President of Admissions

How LINC did perform over past 52-week?

LINC's closing price is 111.63% higher than its 52-week low of $14.10 where as its distance from 52-week high of $31.49 is -5.24%.

How many employees does LINC have?

Number of LINC employees currently stands at 1,875.

Link for LINC official website?

Official Website of LINC is: https://www.lincolntech.edu

How do I contact LINC?

LINC could be contacted at phone 973 736 9340 and can also be accessed through its website. LINC operates from 14 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054, United States.

How many shares of LINC are traded daily?

LINC stock volume for the day was 516.94K shares. The average number of LINC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 262.28K.

What is the market cap of LINC currently?

The market value of LINC currently stands at $943.65M with its latest stock price at $29.84 and 31.62M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	1875
Beta	0.98
Sales or Revenue	$378.07M
5Y Sales Change%	0.157%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Education & Training Services

LINC Company Profile and Key Details

Lincoln Educational Services

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About Company

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Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Financial & Profitability Overview

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Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways

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Technical Performance

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

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Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Company Overview

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Price Forecast & Outlook

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