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

$40.92

0.785+1.96%

Open: 3:27 PM

65.01

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Stock Price Today

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) stock surged +1.96%, trading at $40.92 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $40.13. The stock opened at $39.83, fluctuating between $39.46 and $41.46 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

40.13

Prev. Close

1.3B

Market Cap

39.46

Day Low

63.93

P/E Ratio

0.64

EPS (TTM)

-0.5

Cash Flow per Share

39.83

Open

31.88M

Number of Shares

41.46

Day High

85.71%

Free Float in %

5.54

Book Value

251.27K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Apr 14, 2026	39.81	40.30	39.09	39.84	406.18K
Apr 13, 2026	40.86	41.20	39.53	39.89	309.04K
Apr 10, 2026	40.11	40.92	39.19	40.86	419.58K
Apr 09, 2026	40.42	41.20	40.15	40.24	394.42K
Apr 08, 2026	42.39	42.65	40.04	40.42	489.6K
Apr 07, 2026	42.59	42.64	41.11	41.41	396.31K
Apr 06, 2026	41.65	42.85	41.60	42.64	264.65K
Apr 02, 2026	41.42	42.22	41.34	41.74	218.78K
Apr 01, 2026	40.80	42.35	40.49	41.95	525.22K
Mar 31, 2026	40.60	41.60	40.03	40.68	530.8K
Mar 30, 2026	40.91	41.62	39.81	40.19	546.69K
Mar 27, 2026	40.66	41.78	40.15	40.91	395.14K
Mar 25, 2026	41.17	42.42	41.06	41.61	517.16K
Mar 24, 2026	39.48	40.95	38.44	40.84	394.87K
Mar 23, 2026	38.14	39.99	37.97	39.58	466.12K
Mar 20, 2026	39.15	39.15	37.20	37.42	687.43K
Mar 19, 2026	38.66	41.48	36.63	38.30	1.01M
Mar 18, 2026	39.32	40.19	38.60	38.64	899.56K
Mar 17, 2026	37.27	39.94	37.27	39.51	872.85K
Mar 16, 2026	37.87	38.27	37.20	37.27	428.88K

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 $40.91 USD, gaining $0.78 (1.96%) from the previous close of $40.13. The stock is currently within 5% of its 52-week high $16.11 and $42.85. With a market capitalization of about $1.30 billion, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is classified as a small-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.83). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 492.75 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. 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 18.86%, SMA50 29.67%, SMA200 51.11%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 74.11 (overbought), while the ATR of 1.62 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -5.22% below its high and over 144.82% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 382.83 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 481.60 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 61.31, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.44 and a price-to-book ratio of 6.14 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at -46.23, 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 -$17.53. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation generated EPS of $0.64 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is -15.53%. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.12. The next quarter is forecast at $0.03. Next year's EPS is expected at -$30.63. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 7 Strong Buy ratings, 8 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $46.00 to $25.00. The high target offers 15.46% upside. The low target suggests -37.25% downside. The mean target is $35.00. This offers -12.15% 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%. Juniper Investment Company, LLC holds 1.94 million shares, SHAW SCOTT M has 1.03 million shares and Nyce Chad D has 174.21 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 213.69 thousand shares across 8 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 61.31, P/S of 2.44 and P/B of 6.14. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.86 and quick ratio of 0.82. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 51.53 and cash conversion cycle is 0.04 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.02, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.29.

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 4.52%, with price expected at $41.64 by April 28, 2026, within a range of $40.51 to $42.91 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 40.54%, reaching $55.99 by July 13, 2026, with a range of $55.21 to $57.05. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 17.87%, with price at $46.96 by April 14, 2027, within a range of $45.78 to $48.14.

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 61.31. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $21.82, suggesting -45.23% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (4.52% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (40.54% over three months), and a longer-term gain (17.87% 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 $40.92 in the last trading session. During the trading session, LINC stock reached the peak price of $41.46 while $39.46 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in LINC stock occurred in the recent session was 1.96% while the dollar amount for the price change in LINC stock was $0.79.

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 147.3% higher than its 52-week low of $16.11 where as its distance from 52-week high of $42.85 is -7.03%.

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 251.27K shares. The average number of LINC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 492.75K.

What is the market cap of LINC currently?

The market value of LINC currently stands at $1.30B with its latest stock price at $40.92 and 31.88M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	1875
Beta	0.9
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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