Lincoln International, Inc. (LCLN) Stock Price & Analysis
Lincoln International, Inc. (LCLN) closed at USD 24.21 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 1.89% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.76; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 23.6–24.25 on volume of 180,144 shares. Market capitalization is $2.55B, with a 52-week range of USD 20.05–27.55 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
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Key facts (LCLN)
- Valuation: P/E 42.3x, net cash $149M.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.43 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 27.07 (range 25–30).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +7.8% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y +0.9% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.37, revenue estimate $256M.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (LCLN)
P/E 42.3x · P/B 18.9x · Earnings yield 2.36% · Net cash $149M · EV $2.40B
Analysts (LCLN)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.43 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 27.07 (low 25, high 30).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $28 → $27 |
| 2026-08-12 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $25 → $26 |
| 2026-08-10 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Market Perform | $24 → $25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Market Perform | $26 → $24 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LCLN)
| 1Y (from 2026-05-20) | 5Y (from 2026-05-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +7.8% | +0.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | — | — |
| Volatility (annualized) | 46.0% | 48.0% |
| Max drawdown | -17.8% (Jun 2026→Aug 2026) | -16.3% (Jun 2026→Jul 2026) |
LCLN major shareholder filing: Schedule 13D, Aug 14, 2026
Lawrence James Lawson III, Robert Todd Brown, Eric Dennis Malchow filed a Schedule 13D with the SEC on Aug 14, 2026, reporting up to 31.20% of the class. A Schedule 13D is filed by an owner of more than 5% who may seek to influence the company. Item 4 (Purpose of Transaction), quoted from the filing:
General The Reporting Persons intend to review their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Any actions the Reporting Persons might undertake will be dependent upon the Reporting Persons' review of numerous factors, including, but not limited to: an ongoing evaluation of the Issuer's business, financial condition, operations and prospects; price levels of the Issuer's securities; general market, industry and economic conditions; the relative attractiveness of alternative business and investment opportunities; and other future developments. The Reporting Persons may acquire additional securities of the Issuer, or retain or sell all or a portion of the securities then held, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The Reporting Persons may also enter into financial instruments or other agreements with institutional or other counterparties that would increase or decrease the Reporting Persons' economic exposure with respect to their investment in the Issuer, which instruments or agreements may or may not affect the Reporting Persons' beneficial ownership in securities of the Issuer. …
Source: SEC EDGAR, Schedule 13D filed Aug 14, 2026. Quoted word for word; Nexqual adds no interpretation.
LCLN earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.26 | $0.13 | Beat +100.0% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
LCLN recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC: 2.0% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Schedule 13G | Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC: 5.6% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13D | Lawrence James Lawson III, Robert Todd Brown: 31.2% of shares, 5%+ holder that may seek to influence the company “General The Reporting Persons intend to review their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Any actions the Reporting Persons might undertake will be dependent upon the Reporting Persons' review of numerous factors, including, but not limited to: an ongoing evaluation…” |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 8-K | Unregistered sale of shares |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Schedule 13G | FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson: 10.0% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
LCLN revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Banking Advisory | $177.7M | 78.8% | +55.7% |
| Valuations and Opinions | $47.9M | 21.2% | +35.0% |
| Total revenue | $225.7M | 100% | — |
LCLN revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | $171.9M | 76.2% | +46.2% |
| Europe | $52.4M | 23.2% | +86.0% |
| Asia | $1.4M | 0.6% | -64.9% |
| Total revenue | $225.7M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
LCLN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.37 | $0.27 | +38.4% | $255.5M | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.54 | $0.68 | -20.4% | $346.6M | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.34 | $1.22 | +9.6% | $989.7M | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.73 | $1.71 | +1.3% | $1.14B | 7 |
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC)
| Price | USD 24.21 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.89% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.76 |
| Open | USD 23.91 |
| Day Range | USD 23.6 – 24.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 20.05 – 27.55 |
| Volume | 180,144 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.55B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LCLN)
Nexqual's technical model rates LCLN "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 112 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.73 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 24.59) |
| MACD | -0.15 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LCLN)
Wall Street analysts rate LCLN "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 27.07 (range USD 25–30), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 27.07 |
| High Target | USD 30 |
| Low Target | USD 25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (LCLN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.37 |
| Revenue Estimate | $255.50M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.26 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LCLN)
| Total Revenue | $873.68M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +50.80% |
| Gross Margin | +94.12% |
| Operating Margin | -7.04% |
| Profit Margin | +17.87% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.55 |
| Current Ratio | 1.17 |
| Total Cash | $250.62M |
| Total Debt | $241.83M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LCLN)
Nexqual rates Lincoln International, Inc.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +51% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 94%, operating -7% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $251M cash and investments vs $102M debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $240M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 45%, ROA 6.0% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (LCLN)
| Insider Ownership | +5.33% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +75.25% |
| Shares Outstanding | 34.85M |
| Float | 26.06M |
| Short % of Float | +6.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
Leadership (LCLN)
Lincoln International, Inc. is led by Robert Todd Brown, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Robert Todd Brown |
|---|---|
| President, Global Head of M & A and Director | Eric Dennis Malchow |
| Chief Operating Officer | Mary R. Weber |
| Co-Founder & Executive Chairman | Lawrence James Lawson |
| Co-founder, MD & Director | Robert Bruce Barr B.A. |
Major Backers & Investors (LCLN)
Notable institutional backers of Lincoln International, Inc. include FMR, LLC, SmallCap World Fund Inc, Massachusetts Financial Services Co., according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 10.05% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 8% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 6.02% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 4.41% |
| BAMCO Inc. | 4.34% |
| MFS SERIES TRUST I-MFS New Discovery Fund | 4.11% |
| Brown Advisory Inc. | 3.79% |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 3.74% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC.
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