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    Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)

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    CONSUMER DEFENSIVE • EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES • NASDAQ

    $25.16
    -0.27 (-1.06%)

    Market Cap: $806.68M

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    75%(30/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +61.22%
    Streak
    7 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$0.12
    Range$0.11 - $0.13
    5 analysts
    EPS RevisionsNo revisions (7d)No revisions (30d)
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$0.16+29.5%
    60d ago$0.16+29.5%
    30d ago$0.16+29.5%
    7d ago$0.16+29.5%
    Current$0.12
    Revenue Consensus
    $153M
    Range$151M - $155M
    5 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$0.63
    Range$0.59 - $0.66
    5 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $168M
    Range$163M - $170M
    5 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$0.63---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$0.12---
    Jun 26
    		$0.06$-0.01+700.00%Beat-33.3%
    Mar 26
    		$0.14$0.04+250.00%Beat+27.3%
    Dec 25
    		$0.50$0.42+19.05%Beat+61.3%
    Sep 25
    		$0.20$0.12+66.67%Beat+53.8%
    Jun 25
    		$0.09$0.04+125.00%Beat+80.0%
    Mar 25
    		$0.11$0.04+175.00%Beat+83.3%
    Dec 24
    		$0.31$0.29+6.90%Beat+40.9%
    Sep 24
    		$0.13$0.14-7.14%Miss+18.2%
    Jun 24
    		$0.05$-0.01+600.00%Beat+400.0%
    Mar 24
    		$0.06$0.02+200.00%Beat+100.0%
    Dec 23
    		$0.22$0.28-21.43%Miss-18.5%
    Sep 23
    		$0.11$0.05+120.00%Beat-15.4%
    Jun 23
    		$0.01$-0.02+150.00%Beat+200.0%
    Mar 23
    		$0.03$-0.01+400.00%Beat+2100.0%
    Dec 22
    		$0.27$0.26+3.85%Beat-63.0%
    Sep 22
    		$0.13$0.07+85.71%Beat+18.2%
    Jun 22
    		$-0.01N/A-116.67%Miss-116.7%
    Mar 22
    		$-0.00N/A+92.50%Beat-101.2%
    Dec 21
    		$0.73$0.48+52.08%Beat+135.5%
    Sep 21
    		$0.11$0.10+10.00%Beat+37.5%
    Jun 21
    		$0.06$0.03+100.00%Beat+200.0%
    Mar 21
    		$0.13$0.06+116.67%Beat+262.5%
    Dec 20
    		$0.31$0.23+34.78%Beat-6.1%
    Sep 20
    		$0.08$0.05+60.00%Beat+60.0%
    Jun 20
    		$0.02N/A+110.53%Beat+116.7%
    Mar 20
    		$-0.08N/A+55.56%Beat+63.6%
    Dec 19
    		$0.33$0.39-15.38%Miss+65.0%
    Sep 19
    		$0.05$0.09-44.44%Miss+350.0%
    Jun 19
    		$-0.12$-0.16+25.00%Beat+29.4%
    Mar 19
    		$-0.22$-0.22+0.00%Beat+21.4%
    Dec 18
    		$0.20$0.33-39.39%Miss-35.5%
    Sep 18
    		$-0.02N/A-140.00%Miss+66.7%
    Jun 18
    		$-0.17$-0.24+29.17%Beat+39.3%
    Mar 18
    		$-0.28$-0.39+28.21%Beat+39.1%
    Dec 17
    		$0.31$0.31+0.00%Beat+181.8%
    Sep 17
    		$-0.06$0.01-700.00%Miss-220.0%
    Jun 17
    		$-0.28$-0.25-12.00%Miss-
    Mar 17
    		$-0.46$-0.22-109.09%Miss-
    Dec 16
    		$0.11$0.08+37.50%Beat-
    Sep 16
    		$0.05$0.05+0.00%Beat-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield0.00%
    Annual/Share$0.00
    Payout Ratio0.00%
    No dividend payments in the selected period.
    View LINC's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio27.96EV/EBITDA16.77x
    Price/FCF32.06xFCF Yield3.12%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin4.00%Operating Margin2.30%
    ROE11.90%ROIC11.58%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity0.13xInterest Coverage8.94x
    Current Ratio0.96xQuick Ratio0.92x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta0.85Avg Volume1.24M
    52-Week High$56.3452-Week Low$17.29

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$25.77
    SMA 20$30.20
    SMA 50$40.40
    SMA 200$35.80
    EMA 10$26.58
    EMA 20$29.91
    EMA 50$36.50
    EMA 200$36.14

    MACD

    Line: -4.55Signal: -4.68Hist: 0.13

    ADX

    ADX: 50.2+DI: 8.7-DI: 37.4

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up28.0
    Aroon Down96.0
    PSAR$26.90

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$42.65
    Lower Band$17.75
    %B Position8247%(Upper)
    Band Width0.30

    RSI (14-Day)

    Oversold
    22.2

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K10.3
    Stoch %D8.4
    Williams %R-90.1
    ROC (10d)-12.4%
    Momentum-3.56
    CCI (20d)-72.7
    MFI (14d)19.1

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$2.09(8.3%)
    StdDev (20d)6.23
    Hist Vol94.8%(High)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$25.31
    OBV-3.3M
    AD Line-2.1M
    CMF (20d)-0.440

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)1.3M
    Vol Ratio1.0x
    VWMA (20d)$30.07

    Pivot Points

    R3$27.59
    R2$26.77
    R1$26.10
    Pivot Point$25.28
    S1$24.61
    S2$23.79
    S3$23.12

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI-54.30
    Ultimate Osc34.8
    KST-394.29

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$142.56M$143.96M$142.87M$141.39M$116.47M$117.51M$119.37M$114.41M$102.91M$103.37M$102.52M$99.62M
    Cost of Revenue$59.63M$58.39M$53.91M$57.28M$46.79M$47.41M$45.12M$48.05M$45.56M$43.02M$41.02M$43.13M
    Gross Profit$82.93M$85.56M$88.97M$84.11M$69.68M$70.10M$74.25M$66.36M$57.35M$60.34M$61.50M$56.49M
    Operating Expenses$79.62M$79.16M$71.23M$77.82M$66.81M$66.68M$63.33M$60.53M$58.47M$60.80M$52.54M$54.49M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$79.65M$79.15M$71.17M$77.81M$67.06M$66.90M$62.11M$63.34M$57.87M$60.49M$52.53M$54.48M
    Operating Income$3.31M$6.41M$17.74M$6.29M$2.88M$3.41M$10.93M$5.82M$-1,116,000$-458,000$8.96M$2.00M
    Interest Income$7,000$30,000$1,000$0$11,000$114,000$299,000$464,000$638,000$698,000$736,000$878,000
    Interest Expense$1.06M$837,000$889,000$991,000$813,000$701,000$672,000$659,000$667,000$567,000$273,000$21,000
    Income Before Tax$2.26M$5.60M$15.92M$5.29M$2.08M$2.83M$10.56M$5.63M$-1,145,000$-327,000$9.43M$2.85M
    Income Tax Expense$315,000$1.24M$3.22M$1.50M$522,000$882,000$3.72M$1.67M$-463,000$-113,000$2.63M$789,000
    Net Income$1.95M$4.36M$12.70M$3.80M$1.55M$1.94M$6.83M$3.95M$-682,000$-214,000$6.79M$2.06M
    EBITDA$11.15M$14.07M$24.67M$11.76M$7.64M$7.22M$14.41M$9.09M$2.24M$2.53M$11.08M$3.72M
    EBIT$3.31M$6.41M$17.74M$6.29M$2.88M$3.41M$10.93M$5.82M$-1,116,000$-458,000$8.96M$2.00M
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    News

    Securities Fraud Investigation Into Lincoln Educational

    The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is continuing its investigation into Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) for potential violations of federal securities laws. This follows a significant drop in LINC's stock price on August 10, 2026, after the company reported only a 1% increase in student starts for the second quarter and acknowledged a higher cost per start and system-wide issues with new student enrollments. Shareholders who lost money are encouraged to contact the law firm to explore potential claims.

    GlobeNewswire•8/25/26•
    Bearish

    Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) Investors to Inquire about Securities Investigation

    Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (NASDAQ:LINC) after the company reported a minimal increase in student starts and higher costs per start in Q2 2026, leading to a stock price drop. The law firm is encouraging affected investors to inquire about the securities investigation, offering assistance on a contingency fee basis.

    ACCESS Newswire•8/23/26•
    Bearish

    Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Initiates an Investigation into Allegations Against Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) And Encourages Investors to Reach Out

    Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC has launched an investigation into Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC) following a report on August 10, 2026, where the company revealed only a 1% increase in student starts for Q2 2026 and admitted to higher costs per start "system-wide." This news led to a drop in Lincoln Educational's stock price. The firm is encouraging investors who purchased LINC securities to come forward and assist in their potential class action lawsuit on a contingency fee basis.

    ACCESS Newswire•8/21/26•
    Neutral

    New Jersey technical skills school adds $25M Arizona campus

    Lincoln Educational Services, a publicly traded company celebrating its 80th anniversary, is expanding into Arizona with a new $25 million technical campus. This 90,000-square-foot facility, located in the East Valley, is set to open in 2028 and will offer training in welding, automotive, electrical, and HVAC trades. This marks the company's debut in the metro Phoenix area to address the growing demand for skilled trades.

    The Business Journals•8/21/26•
    Bullish

    Lincoln Educational Services Announces Plans for First Arizona Campus in Tempe

    Lincoln Educational Services Corporation plans to open its first campus in Arizona, located in Tempe, by early 2028. This new 90,000 square-foot facility will offer technical training in Automotive Technology, Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology, HVAC, and Welding to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The expansion aligns with Lincoln's strategic growth to address the workforce and skills gap in industries like manufacturing and construction.

    Quiver Quantitative•8/19/26•
    Bullish

    Frequently Asked Questions About LINC

    Does LINC pay dividends?
    Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a dividend payment track record. See the LINC dividend history page for its current payment status, yield, and streaks.
    What is LINC's P/E ratio?
    Lincoln Educational Services has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.96.
    What is LINC's market cap?
    Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a market capitalization of $806.68M with a current stock price of $25.16.

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