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LINC Stock Forecast: Lincoln Educational Services Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$20
−1.95% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Lincoln Educational Services Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +148.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$650.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
55/ 100
Median analyst target
$50
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$142.6M+22.4% y/y
Operating income$3.3M
Net income$1.9M
Free cash flow$7.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.5%
1M
−8.3%
YTD
−16.8%
1Y
+8.3%
From 52W high
−63.9%
From 52W low
+12.9%
$18
$56
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LINC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Lincoln Educational Services Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
55/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
83
Quality
82
Accruals
64
Revisions
57
Size
49
Momentum
46
Issuance
34
Value
29
Volatility
27

Growth (83): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Volatility (27): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

LINC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LINC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LINCHigh $52Median $50Low $40

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
5 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $40Median $50High $52

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +148.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 Oct 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$56 → $52
11 Aug 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy$55 → $50
11 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$60 → $50
11 June 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$60
11 June 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
12 May 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
12 May 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
12 May 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
20 Mar 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
20 Mar 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
20 Mar 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
20 Mar 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
24 Feb 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
24 Feb 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
24 Feb 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
23 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
19 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
27 Jan 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

LINC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corp. returned +8.3% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LINC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250300Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LINCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

LINC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.2%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
28.1×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.1×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
3.2×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.8×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
22.4%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
25.2%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Gross margin
58.2%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.3%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Net margin
4.0%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.9%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.2%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.4%

Higher than 65% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has a market value of $650.0M and an enterprise value of $833.9M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $570.8M. The latest quarter grew 22.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $22.8M, a 4.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.72.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $24.5M, after $69.5M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 31.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 28.1×; forward P/E: 19.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.39%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Lincoln Educational Services Corp. employs 2,190 people — $261K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LINC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEducation & Training Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LINCLincoln Educational Services Corp.$650.0M55
APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.$779.3M98
PXEDPhoenix Education Partners, Inc.$843.1M41
AFYAAfya Ltd.$948.1M84
COURCoursera, Inc.$980.9M28
UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.$1.2B24
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.$1.7B91

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News

Latest LINC news & analysis

What Does Lincoln Educational Services Corp.'s 24.93% Stock Drop Mean for Investors? The Law Offices of Howard G.

PRNewsWire · 4 Nov 2026negative

The Law Offices of Howard G. announced a suit alleging Lincoln Educational Services Corp. failed to disclose key facts to investors from May 11 through August 9, 2026. The notice states that the lead plaintiff deadline is November 10, 2026.

Why it matters — The allegation and lead plaintiff deadline may be relevant to investors following LINC and the company’s legal developments.

LINC Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law

PRNewsWire · 4 Nov 2026negative

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP announced a class action lawsuit against Lincoln Educational Services alleging violations of federal securities laws. The firm is inviting shareholders who purchased LINC shares during the specified class period to contact it about possible lead plaintiff appointments.

Why it matters — The lawsuit and lead-plaintiff notice are relevant to LINC watchers because they concern allegations involving the company’s securities.

What Should Lincoln Educational Services Corp. Investors Know After 24.93% Stock Drop? The Law Offices of Frank R.

PRNewsWire · 3 Nov 2026negative

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announced a class action lawsuit alleging Lincoln Educational Services made misleading statements to investors who acquired its securities from May 11 through August 9, 2026. The deadline for lead plaintiff motions is November 10, 2026.

Why it matters — The lawsuit and its allegations are relevant to LINC investors, and the item identifies an upcoming lead plaintiff motion deadline.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LINC stock

What is the LINC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Lincoln Educational Services Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $40 to $52. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LINC stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Lincoln Educational Services Corp., 5 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Lincoln Educational Services Corp. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LINC?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corp. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (83 of 100).

Will LINC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +148.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Lincoln Educational Services Corp. 55 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LINC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Lincoln Educational Services Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LINC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $52 over the next 12 months.

How has LINC stock performed over the past year?

Lincoln Educational Services Corp. returned +8.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. do?

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a U.S. career-focused post-secondary education provider that helps train students for in-demand occupations.

What is the latest news on LINC?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 4 Nov 2026): "What Does Lincoln Educational Services Corp.'s 24.93% Stock Drop Mean for Investors? The Law Offices of Howard G.". The Law Offices of Howard G. announced a suit alleging Lincoln Educational Services Corp. failed to disclose key facts to investors from May 11 through August 9, 2026. The notice states that the lead plaintiff deadline is November 10, 2026.

Company

About Lincoln Educational Services Corp.

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a U.S. career-focused post-secondary education provider that helps train students for in-demand occupations. The company offers diploma, certificate, and degree programs for recent high school graduates and working adults through campus-based and hands-on instruction. Its core areas of study include skilled trades, automotive technology, health sciences, and information technology, with programs designed to build practical job-ready skills. Lincoln Educational Services serves a wide range of learners through brands such as Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology, and it plays a role in workforce development by supporting education tied to technical and vocational careers. The company operates in the education and training services market across the United States.

CEO Mr. Scott M. Shaw · 2,190 employees · United States · https://www.lincolntech.edu