Lincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) Stock Price & Analysis
Lincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) fell 0.15% to USD 46.38 as of June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LINC last closed at USD 46.45; the session ranged USD 44.1–46.83 on volume of 596,227 shares. Market capitalization is $1.47B, with a 52-week range of USD 17.29–53.5 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC)
| Price | USD 46.38 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.15% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 46.45 |
| Open | USD 46.61 |
| Day Range | USD 44.1 – 46.83 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.29 – 53.5 |
| Volume | 596,227 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.47B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (LINC)
Nexqual's technical model rates LINC "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.1 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 44.37) |
| MACD | 0.98 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (LINC)
Wall Street analysts rate LINC "Strong Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 57.4 (range USD 55–60), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 57.4 |
| High Target | USD 60 |
| Low Target | USD 55 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (LINC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-10 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.01 |
| Revenue Estimate | $139.34M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.14 vs est 0.04 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.5 vs est 0.42 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.12 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.09 vs est 0.04 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LINC)
| Total Revenue | $544.69M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +22.50% |
| Gross Margin | +60.28% |
| Operating Margin | +4.45% |
| Profit Margin | +4.11% |
| ROE | +11.90% |
| Debt / Equity | 103.88 |
| Current Ratio | 0.83 |
| Total Cash | $16.69M |
| Total Debt | $206.55M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-26.88M |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LINC)
Nexqual rates Lincoln Educational Services Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +18% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 60%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $17M cash vs $207M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$27M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 4.4% |
Ownership (LINC)
| Insider Ownership | +7.14% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +88.51% |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.72M |
| Float | 27.68M |
| Short % of Float | +7.94% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
Leadership (LINC)
Lincoln Educational Services Corp is led by Scott M. Shaw (age 62), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Scott M. Shaw (age 62) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer | Brian K. Meyers (age 58) |
| Executive VP & COO | Chad D. Nyce (age 52) |
| Senior Vice President of Compliance & Regulatory Services | Francis S. Giglio |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Scott Watkins |
Major Backers & Investors (LINC)
Notable institutional backers of Lincoln Educational Services Corp include Juniper Investment Company, LLC, American Century Companies Inc, Needham Investment Management, L.L.C., according to Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Juniper Investment Company, LLC | 6.11% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.52% |
| Needham Investment Management, L.L.C. | 4.03% |
| Needham Funds Inc-Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 4.02% |
| Next Century Growth Investors LLC | 3.28% |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 2.6% |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 2.45% |
| Alyeska Investment Group, L.p. | 2.45% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.84% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.48% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC.
From Lincoln Educational Services Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-02)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States.
- It operates in two segments, Campus Operations and Transitional.
- The company 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; and health science and information technology programs.
- It operates schools under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Nashville Auto Diesel College brands.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTI | Universal Technical Institute I | USD 39.28 | ▼ 9.85% |
| APEI | American Public Education, Inc. | USD 52.41 | ▼ 0.47% |
| STRA | Strategic Education, Inc. | USD 80.51 | ▼ 1.31% |
| LOPE | Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | USD 149.65 | ▼ 1.91% |
| LAUR | Laureate Education, Inc. | USD 35.22 | ▲ 4.14% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 10, 2026 at 02:18 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.