NASDAQ:LINC Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Altcoin FRENZY Alert… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free LINC Stock Alerts $10.33 -0.05 (-0.48%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.18▼$10.4050-Day Range$8.95▼$10.6552-Week Range$5.34▼$10.81Volume79,395 shsAverage Volume94,203 shsMarket Capitalization$328.08 millionP/E Ratio12.01Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$12.13 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Lincoln Educational Services alerts: Email Address Lincoln Educational Services MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.4% Upside$12.13 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.85% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.33Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$5.86 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth17.07%From $0.41 to $0.48 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.99 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector97th out of 267 stocksEducational Services Industry8th out of 20 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLincoln Educational Services has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $12.13, Lincoln Educational Services has a forecasted upside of 17.4% from its current price of $10.33.Amount of Analyst CoverageLincoln Educational Services has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.85% of the outstanding shares of Lincoln Educational Services have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLincoln Educational Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lincoln Educational Services has recently decreased by 0.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLincoln Educational Services does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLincoln Educational Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LINC. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLincoln Educational Services has a news sentiment score of 0.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Lincoln Educational Services this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Lincoln Educational Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Lincoln Educational Services insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $5,858,793.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders29.30% of the stock of Lincoln Educational Services is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions72.23% of the stock of Lincoln Educational Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lincoln Educational Services are expected to grow by 17.07% in the coming year, from $0.41 to $0.48 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 12.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lincoln Educational Services is 12.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.16.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLincoln Educational Services has a PEG Ratio of 1.68. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLincoln Educational Services has a P/B Ratio of 1.94. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad MarketBeatYour $200 account credit is about to expireUpdate to MarketBeat All Access and Save $300 on Your Annual SubscriptionStart Your Risk-Free Trial Here About Lincoln Educational Services Stock (NASDAQ:LINC)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. The company operates schools under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.Read More LINC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LINC Stock News HeadlinesMarch 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comLincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) Director Sells $227,004.40 in StockMarch 16, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Lincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) Major Shareholder Sells 286,997 Shares of StockMarch 29, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.March 11, 2024 | insidertrades.comLincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) EVP Sells $260,520.00 in StockMarch 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) Shares Cross Above 200 Day Moving Average of $9.35March 28, 2024 | msn.comStrikes threat over alleged bullying at Lincoln primary schoolMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comFarmers in Lincoln, Columbia counties eligible for federal aidMarch 27, 2024 | usatoday.comInternet providers in Lincoln, NEMarch 29, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.March 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) Rating Reiterated by B. RileyMarch 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLincoln Educational Services' (LINC) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Rosenblatt SecuritiesMarch 21, 2024 | msn.comMid-Ohio Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council recognized for excellenceMarch 21, 2024 | investorplace.comCheap Thrills: 7 Promising Value Stocks You Can Buy for Under $20March 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Ratings For Lincoln Educational ServsMarch 20, 2024 | omaha.comNebraska lawmakers advance education package with bill allowing school staff to carry gunsMarch 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) Share Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $9.27March 19, 2024 | msn.comLincoln Educational expects strong business momentum to continue during Q1March 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLincoln Educational Services Projects Student Start Growth of Approximately 15% During First Quarter 2024March 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Educational Services Projects Student Start Growth of Approximately 15% During First Quarter 2024March 18, 2024 | msn.comNorthamptonshire council warns of £11 million overspend in servicesMarch 16, 2024 | startribune.comLincoln Raymond Henderson, Jr.March 15, 2024 | msn.comNDCS and Southeast Community College launch Prison Education Program partnershipMarch 15, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.comLincoln Co. voters will decide fate of county library systemMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comLincoln Educational Services announces Barry Morrow’s retirement as Chair of BoardMarch 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLincoln Educational Services Appoints John Bartholdson As Board ChairmanMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLincoln Educational Services Corporation Announces Barry Morrow’s Retirement as Chair of the Board and Names John Bartholdson as Chair following the 2024 Annual Meeting of ShareholdersMarch 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comLincoln Educational Services Corporation Announces Barry Morrow's Retirement as Chair of the Board and Names John Bartholdson as Chair following the 2024 Annual Meeting of ShareholdersSee More Headlines Receive LINC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/26/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Educational services Sub-IndustryEducation Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:LINC CUSIP53353510 CIK1286613 Webwww.lincolntech.edu Phone(973) 736-9340Fax973-736-1750Employees2,300Year Founded1946Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$12.13 High Stock Price Target$14.00 Low Stock Price Target$9.00 Potential Upside/Downside+17.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.86 Trailing P/E Ratio12.01 Forward P/E Ratio25.20 P/E Growth1.68Net Income$26 million Net Margins6.88% Pretax Margin9.43% Return on Equity9.63% Return on Assets4.71% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.10 Current Ratio1.83 Quick Ratio1.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$378.07 million Price / Sales0.87 Cash Flow$0.82 per share Price / Cash Flow12.55 Book Value$5.32 per share Price / Book1.94Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares31,760,000Free Float22,454,000Market Cap$328.08 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.34 Social Links These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Scott M. Shaw (Age 61)President, CEO & Director Comp: $640.98kMr. Brian K. Meyers CPA (Age 57)Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Comp: $438.78kMr. Valerian J. Thomas (Age 61)Senior VP & Chief Information Officer Ms. Alexandra M. Luster (Age 59)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. Francis S. GiglioSenior Vice President of Compliance & Regulatory ServicesMr. Peter Tahinos (Age 65)Senior Vice President of Marketing Mr. Stephen E. Ace (Age 60)Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Chad D. Nyce (Age 51)Executive VP & Chief Innovation Officer Ms. Susan L. EnglishSenior Vice President of Career Services & Industry PartnershipsMr. James A. Rasmussen Jr.Senior Vice President of AdmissionsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsChina Distance EducationNYSE:DLGP StrategiesNYSE:GPXAmerican Public EducationNASDAQ:APEIUniversal Technical InstituteNYSE:UTIQuantaSing GroupNASDAQ:QSGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsQuadrature Capital LtdSold 6,313 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.062%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 17,465 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 3.800%Chad D NyceSold 26,000 sharesTotal: $260,520.00 ($10.02/share)Juniper Investment Company, LlSold 286,997 sharesTotal: $2.86 M ($9.97/share)J Barry MorrowSold 22,610 sharesTotal: $227,004.40 ($10.04/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LINC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Lincoln Educational Services stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lincoln Educational Services in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" LINC shares. View LINC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Lincoln Educational Services' stock price target for 2024? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Lincoln Educational Services' shares. Their LINC share price targets range from $9.00 to $14.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $12.13 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LINC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LINC shares performed in 2024? Lincoln Educational Services' stock was trading at $10.04 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LINC stock has increased by 2.9% and is now trading at $10.33. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Lincoln Educational Services' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 13th 2024. View our LINC earnings forecast. How were Lincoln Educational Services' earnings last quarter? Lincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February, 26th. The company reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.04. The business earned $102.52 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $97.78 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.63% and a net margin of 6.88%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.32 earnings per share. What guidance has Lincoln Educational Services issued on next quarter's earnings? Lincoln Educational Services updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $410.0 million-$420.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $382.9 million. What is Scott Shaw's approval rating as Lincoln Educational Services' CEO? 32 employees have rated Lincoln Educational Services Chief Executive Officer Scott Shaw on Glassdoor.com. Scott Shaw has an approval rating of 53% among the company's employees. This puts Scott Shaw in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Lincoln Educational Services own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lincoln Educational Services investors own include Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Etsy (ETSY), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Walt Disney (DIS), Gilead Sciences (GILD), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and DocuSign (DOCU). Who are Lincoln Educational Services' major shareholders? Lincoln Educational Services' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Heartland Advisors Inc. (5.57%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.85%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.80%), Cannell Capital LLC (3.53%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.70%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (1.72%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian K Meyers, Chad D Nyce, J Barry Morrow, James J Burke Jr, Juniper Investment Company, Ll, Ronald Edward Harbour and Scott M Shaw. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Lincoln Educational Services? Shares of LINC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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