B. Riley Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for LINC

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) – Analysts at B. Riley lowered their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, November 10th. B. Riley analyst G. Boss now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.05 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.06. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services’ current full-year earnings is $0.54 per share. B. Riley also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services’ Q2 2026 earnings at $0.07 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.21 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $0.80 EPS.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last posted its earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.12 by $0.08. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 11.20% and a net margin of 3.05%.The firm had revenue of $141.39 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $129.85 million. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on LINC. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 12th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $25.00 target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Zacks Research raised Lincoln Educational Services to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $25.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Trading Up 3.5%

NASDAQ:LINC opened at $20.79 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.90 and a quick ratio of 0.85. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $21.16 and its 200-day simple moving average is $21.41. Lincoln Educational Services has a fifty-two week low of $14.10 and a fifty-two week high of $25.76. The stock has a market capitalization of $657.34 million, a PE ratio of 45.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.18.

Institutional Trading of Lincoln Educational Services

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of LINC. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Strs Ohio bought a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services in the 1st quarter valued at $48,000. Stanley Laman Group Ltd. bought a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services in the 3rd quarter valued at $49,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services during the 3rd quarter valued at $54,000. Finally, McIlrath & Eck LLC boosted its position in Lincoln Educational Services by 24.2% during the third quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 2,815 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 548 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 72.23% of the company’s stock.

Lincoln Educational Services Company Profile

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, Campus Operations and Transitional. 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 licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, dental assistant, medical assistant, medical administrative assistant, and claims examiner; hospitality service and information technology programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, aesthetics, and computer systems support technicians.