LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
USConsumer DefensiveAs of 2026-07-09 16:00
Why LINC matters now
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) is a US stock in Consumer Defensive. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $54.68 with +1.00% on the session and $1.73B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month +1.94% and YTD +100.54%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $144.0M, net income of $4.4M, and EPS of $0.14. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 65.14 and FCF yield -0.6%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "Lincoln Educational Services Expands Footprint in Maryland with New Suitland Campus" from Globe News Wire.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Buy with a median target of $56.00; recent insider activity includes LUSTER ALEXANDRA M filing S-Sale. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
65.14
PEG
0.64
P/B
7.58
P/S
2.82
EV/EBITDA
30.22
DCF Value
$-12.40
FCF Yield
-0.6%
Div Yield
0.0%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
60.3%
Operating Margin
6.1%
Net Margin
4.1%
ROE
11.7%
ROA
4.6%
ROIC
6.3%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $144.0M | $4.4M | $0.14 |
| Q4 2025 | $142.9M | $12.7M | $0.42 |
| FY 2025 | $518.2M | $20.0M | $0.65 |
| Q3 2025 | $141.4M | $3.8M | $0.12 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Buy
Target (Consensus)
$53.80
Target (Median)
$56.00
Target Range
$38.00 - $60.00
Trading Activity
Insider Trades
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Company Info
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Education & Training Services
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
0.80
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, along with its affiliated entities, specializes in providing vocational and technical post-secondary education to both recent high school graduates and working adults throughout the United States. The company's operations are structured around two primary divisions: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It delivers a diverse array of programs, culminating in associate's degrees, diplomas, or certificates. These offerings span a wide spectrum of career fields, encompassing automotive technology; various skilled trades such as electrical work, HVAC repair, welding, computerized numerical control (CNC), and electrical/electronic systems; health sciences, including nursing, dental and medical assisting, claims examination, and medical administrative support; hospitality services like culinary arts, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology. Operating 22 campuses across 14 states, the company utilizes well-known brand names such as Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, among others. As of December 31, 2021, these 22 locations collectively served an enrollment of 13,059 students. Founded in 1946, Lincoln Educational Services maintains its corporate headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.