Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) Stock Has Average Price Target of $50.67

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the six ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $50.67.

LINC has been the subject of several recent research reports. Rosenblatt Securities cut their target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $60.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Barrington Research set a $50.00 price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a report on Monday, August 10th. Lake Street Capital lowered their price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Lincoln Educational Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd.

Key Headlines Impacting Lincoln Educational Services

Here are the key news stories impacting Lincoln Educational Services this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Several investor-rights firms, including Rosen, Kaplan Fox, Faruqi & Faruqi, and others, reminded shareholders who purchased LINC securities between May 11 and August 9, 2026, of the November 10 deadline. The notices are largely duplicative and primarily seek to recruit potential lead plaintiffs. Rosen investor notice Kaplan Fox investor notice
• Negative Sentiment: The pending class action alleges that Lincoln raised its financial guidance on May 11 while failing to disclose weakness in the conversion of enrolled students into actual class attendance. The allegations center on the company’s August 10 disclosure of unexpectedly slow student starts, which was followed by a reported 24.9% share-price decline. The claims have not been proven. Levi & Korsinsky lawsuit notice
• Negative Sentiment: The wave of securities-fraud notices from Bleichmar Fonti & Auld, SBS Law, DJS Law, Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman, and other firms reinforces litigation risk for LINC, including potential legal costs, management distraction, and uncertainty over damages. Bleichmar Fonti & Auld lawsuit notice

Lincoln Educational Services Stock Up 1.3%

Lincoln Educational Services stock opened at $22.20 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $704.21 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.84. Lincoln Educational Services has a 52 week low of $17.29 and a 52 week high of $56.34. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $28.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $39.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 14.47% and a net margin of 3.99%.The company had revenue of $142.56 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $139.49 million. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Lincoln Educational Services will post 0.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of LINC. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at about $123,906,000. Needham Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Lincoln Educational Services by 30.1% during the fourth quarter. Needham Investment Management LLC now owns 1,125,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,169,000 after purchasing an additional 260,000 shares in the last quarter. Nicholas Investment Partners LP acquired a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,544,000. Next Century Growth Investors LLC grew its holdings in Lincoln Educational Services by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Next Century Growth Investors LLC now owns 791,271 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,109,000 after purchasing an additional 31,370 shares during the period. Finally, Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the second quarter valued at approximately $17,773,731. 72.23% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) is a provider of career-oriented post-secondary education in the United States. Through its Lincoln Tech brand, the company offers hands-on training and education designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as automotive technology, skilled trades, healthcare, information technology, and hospitality.

Lincoln Tech’s programs may include instruction in automotive and diesel technology, welding, electrical and electronic systems, HVAC, medical assisting, nursing, dental assisting, cosmetology, computer and networking technologies, and culinary or hospitality services.