Q1 Earnings Forecast for LINC Issued By Northland Securities

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) – Analysts at Northland Securities dropped their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for Lincoln Educational Services in a report issued on Monday, November 9th. Northland Securities analyst L. Horton now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.13 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.16. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services’ current full-year earnings is $0.77 per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services’ FY2027 earnings at $0.95 EPS.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last posted its earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $159.18 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $152.46 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 13.61% and a net margin of 4.03%. Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on the stock. 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. Barrington Research set a $50.00 target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a report on Monday, August 10th. Lake Street Capital cut their target price on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Rosenblatt Securities reduced their price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Finally, B. Riley Financial lowered their price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services from $52.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lincoln Educational Services currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $48.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Trading Up 4.5%

Shares of LINC stock opened at $23.00 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $729.58 million, a P/E ratio of 30.67, a P/E/G ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.85. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. Lincoln Educational Services has a fifty-two week low of $17.11 and a fifty-two week high of $56.34. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $22.80 and a 200-day simple moving average of $35.53.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Educational Services during the second quarter valued at approximately $123,906,000. Nicholas Investment Partners LP purchased a new stake in Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,544,000. Royce & Associates LP grew its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 107.7% in the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 935,474 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,459,000 after acquiring an additional 485,103 shares during the period. Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC acquired a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at $17,773,731. Finally, Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at $10,007,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.23% of the company’s stock.

Lincoln Educational Services News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lincoln reported Q3 earnings of $0.15 per share, above the $0.13 consensus, and revenue of $159.18 million, topping estimates of $152.46 million. Student starts rose 14.2% year over year and adjusted EBITDA increased nearly 31%. Lincoln Educational Services Q3 results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $600 million–$605 million, above the $594 million consensus, and reiterated EPS guidance of $0.74–$0.83. Management is targeting 10%–12% growth in student starts, supporting expectations for continued enrollment growth. Revenue outlook and student-start target
• Positive Sentiment: B. Riley maintained its Buy rating, despite lowering its price target to $50 from $52, leaving a substantially higher target than the recent share price. B. Riley rating and target
• Neutral Sentiment: Lincoln Tech’s Houston campus received a design and construction award. The recognition may support the school’s reputation but is unlikely to materially affect near-term financial results. Houston campus award
• Negative Sentiment: Northland Securities lowered its Q1 2027 EPS estimate to $0.13 from $0.16 and its FY2027 estimate to $0.95 from $0.98, signaling somewhat softer expectations for future earnings.
• Negative Sentiment: A securities class action alleges the company misled investors about student-start performance during May–August 2026. The allegations are unproven, but the litigation creates uncertainty and potential legal costs. Class action notice

About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation operates career-focused postsecondary schools in the United States under brands including Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology. Founded in 1946, the company provides students with career training through campus-based and online programs. Its programs include training in automotive technology, skilled trades such as HVAC and electrical work, health sciences, information technology, and other career fields. Offerings include diploma and degree programs designed to prepare students for jobs requiring specialized technical skills.