LINC
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP
$46.45
-3.21%
$1.5B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.5B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (92%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$67.5M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity0B / 17S
Insider Net $-$28.0M
SEC Reports15
Press Releases3
Recent Activity
Jun 5, 2026
SEC
Two LINC insiders, including the major shareholder Juniper Investment Company, sold a total of $4.18M in open-market sal
CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
Jun 5, 2026
Insider
LUSTER ALEXANDRA M sold 1,993 shares
SVP and General Counsel @ $50.11 ($99.9K)
Jun 4, 2026
Insider
Juniper Investment Company, LLC sold 25,208 shares
$51.13 ($1.3M)
Jun 3, 2026
Insider
Juniper Investment Company, LLC sold 81,504 shares
$50.10 ($4.1M)
Jun 2, 2026
Press
Lincoln Tech announced management participation at three investor conferences in June 2026, highlighting rising institut
Impact 2/10
Jun 2, 2026
announcement
Lincoln Educational Services to Remain Highly Visible as it Plans to Attend Several Investor Conferences in June
Positive Demand Environment for Skilled Labor Continues to Generate Enthusiasm Across the Company’s
May 27, 2026
SEC
LINC director James J. Burke sold $764K worth of shares at $48.36 on May 22, and Juniper Investment Company sold $99K at
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
May 19, 2026
SEC
Three insiders sold $4.46M in shares within 7 days of a transformative earnings beat and raised guidance (Q1 revenue $14
CLUSTER — Impact 6/10
Price Targets
$57.40
+23.8% upside
Strong Buy
Current $46.38
Low $55.00
Median $56.00
High $60.00
5 analysts
$55.00
$60.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
8Buy
1Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Rosenblatt | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| May 12, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 12, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Mar 20, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $-0.01 ▼ -110.0% | $-0.02 — $0.06 | -107% YoY | 5 |
| Next Q | $0.17 ▲ +4.7% | $0.15 — $0.20 | -17% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $0.75 ▲ +3.2% | $0.73 — $0.78 | -17% YoY | 3 |
| Next FY | $1.09 ▲ +2.7% | $0.95 — $1.28 | 45% YoY | 5 |
Latest Reports
BEARISH
CLUSTER
5/10
Two LINC insiders, including the major shareholder Juniper Investment Company, sold a total of $4.18M in open-market sal
Jun 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
Press
2/10
Lincoln Tech announced management participation at three investor conferences in June 2026, highlighting rising institut
Jun 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
LINC director James J. Burke sold $764K worth of shares at $48.36 on May 22, and Juniper Investment Company sold $99K at
May 27, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $41.3M | — |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $8.5M | TRIM |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $6.0M | DOUBLED |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $4.4M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $3.5M | DOUBLED |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | LUSTER ALEXANDRA | SELL | $99.9K |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Juniper Investment | SELL | $1.3M |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Juniper Investment | SELL | $4.1M |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Pryor Felecia | SELL | $99.4K |
| May 22, 2026 | BURKE JAMES | SELL | $764.4K |
8 institutional holders with $67.5M total value (2,793,145 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, RENAISSANCE, CHARLES.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 1,711,213 | $41.3M | 61.3% | — |
| 2 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 353,878 | $8.5M | 12.7% | TRIM -32.4% |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 247,898 | $6.0M | 8.9% | DOUBLED +177.4% |
| 4 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 183,266 | $4.4M | 6.6% | NEW |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 145,440 | $3.5M | 5.2% | DOUBLED +330.2% |
| 6 | MORGAN STANLEY | 112,821 | $2.7M | 4.0% | TRIM -50.7% |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 34,515 | $833.5K | 1.2% | ADD +80.7% |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 4,114 | $99.3K | 0.1% | ADD +48.6% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 523,678 | 353,878 | -32.4% | $8.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 228,724 | 112,821 | -50.7% | $2.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 19,105 | 34,515 | +80.7% | $833.5K | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 2,769 | 4,114 | +48.6% | $99.3K | 2025-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | DOUBLED | 89,417 | 248,086 | +177.4% | $5.8M | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 179,071 | 228,724 | +27.7% | $5.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 32,011 | 137,724 | +330.2% | $3.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 162,774 | — | $3.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 46,821 | 94,239 | +101.3% | $2.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 1,930 | 2,778 | +43.9% | $64.0K | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 113,806 | 176,112 | +54.7% | $2.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 17,791 | 46,821 | +163.2% | $743.0K | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 65,262 | 34,901 | -46.5% | $553.9K | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 823 | 1,930 | +134.5% | $30.6K | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 16,493 | 65,262 | +295.7% | $1.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 43,631 | 17,791 | -59.2% | $281.5K | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 11,988 | 15,326 | +27.8% | $242.5K | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 52,809 | 97,294 | +84.2% | $1.2M | 2024-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 74,935 | — | $894.7K | 2024-Q3 |
15 unique insiders with 17 transactions. Net insider value: -$28.0M ($0.00 bought, $28.0M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | LUSTER ALEXANDRA M | SVP and General Counsel | SELL | 1,993 | $50.11 | $99.9K |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | SELL | 25,208 | $51.13 | $1.3M | |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | SELL | 81,504 | $50.10 | $4.1M | |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Pryor Felecia J. | Director | SELL | 2,000 | $49.70 | $99.4K |
| May 22, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | Director | SELL | 15,807 | $48.36 | $764.4K |
| May 18, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | Director | SELL | 16,000 | $49.54 | $792.6K |
| May 15, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | SELL | 1,985 | $50.11 | $99.5K | |
| May 14, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | SELL | 47,836 | $51.16 | $2.4M | |
| May 14, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | Director | SELL | 193 | $51.76 | $10.0K |
| May 12, 2026 | Meyers Brian K | CFO and Treasurer | SELL | 40,070 | $49.98 | $2.0M |
| May 7, 2026 | Young Sylvia Jean | Director | A | 2,495 | $44.10 | $110.0K |
| May 7, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | Director | A | 2,495 | $44.10 | $110.0K |
| May 7, 2026 | Rose Carlton | Director | A | 2,495 | $44.10 | $110.0K |
| May 7, 2026 | Newhart Marta | Director | A | 2,495 | $44.10 | $110.0K |
| May 7, 2026 | CABRAL ANNA ESCOBEDO | Director | A | 2,495 | $44.10 | $110.0K |
| May 7, 2026 | Pryor Felecia J. | Director | A | 2,495 | $44.10 | $110.0K |
| May 7, 2026 | Plater Michael A | Director | A | 2,495 | $44.10 | $110.0K |
| May 7, 2026 | Carney Kevin M | Director | A | 2,495 | $44.10 | $110.0K |
| May 7, 2026 | Bartholdson John A. | Director | A | 3,515 | $44.10 | $155.0K |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Nyce Chad D | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 8,450 | $36.50 | $308.4K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Young Sylvia Jean | Director | SELL | 7,959 | $35.81 | $285.0K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Plater Michael A | Director | SELL | 17,256 | $35.73 | $616.6K |
| Mar 1, 2026 | SHAW SCOTT M | CEO | A | 9,991 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Nyce Chad D | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | A | 4,329 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Ace Stephen E | SVP and Chief Human Resources | A | 833 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | LUSTER ALEXANDRA M | SVP and General Counsel | A | 833 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Meyers Brian K | CFO and Treasurer | A | 4,329 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | Director | SELL | 3,214 | $34.87 | $112.1K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | SELL | 150,000 | $35.67 | $5.4M | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Juniper Investment Company, LLC | SELL | 275,000 | $34.55 | $9.5M | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | BURKE JAMES J JR | Director | SELL | 5,343 | $34.69 | $185.3K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Ace Stephen E | SVP and Chief Human Resources | A | 4,821 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | SHAW SCOTT M | CEO | A | 70,716 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Meyers Brian K | CFO and Treasurer | A | 32,145 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | LUSTER ALEXANDRA M | SVP and General Counsel | A | 4,821 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Nyce Chad D | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | A | 32,145 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
15 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 2 bullish, 6 bearish, 0 mixed, 7 neutral. Avg impact: 5.0/10.
BEARISH
CLUSTER
5/10
Two LINC insiders, including the major shareholder Juniper Investment Company, sold a total of $4.18
Jun 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
LINC director James J. Burke sold $764K worth of shares at $48.36 on May 22, and Juniper Investment
May 27, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
6/10
Three insiders sold $4.46M in shares within 7 days of a transformative earnings beat and raised guid
May 19, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
4/10
Two LINC insiders — CFO Brian Meyers and major holder Juniper Investment Company — sold a combined $
May 18, 2026
NEUTRAL
144
2/10
Director James J. Burke Jr. filed a Form 144 to sell 32,000 shares of Lincoln Educational Services C
May 14, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Lincoln Educational Services Corp's subsidiary, Lincoln Technical Institute, entered into a purchase
May 13, 2026
BULLISH
PRESS-RELEASE
7/10
Lincoln Tech reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.14, a 1300% beat vs the $0.01 consensus, though the press re
May 13, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
8/10
Lincoln Educational Services reported Q1 2026 revenue of $144.0M (+22.5% YoY) and GAAP diluted EPS o
May 11, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Lincoln Educational Services announced it will host a conference call to discuss its Q1 2026 financi
Apr 17, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Two corporate insiders at Lincoln Educational Services Corp sold shares in the past week, including
Mar 12, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
5/10
Director Sylvia Jean Young sold 7,959 shares of Lincoln Educational Services for $285,001 in the pas
Mar 9, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
4/10
Two corporate insiders at Lincoln Educational Services sold shares in the past week, generating over
Mar 4, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
7/10
Multiple insiders at Lincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) sold shares in the past week, includin
Mar 3, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
8/10
Four insiders, including two executives and a major institutional holder, sold over $10.4 million in
Mar 2, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
7/10
Multiple insiders at Lincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC) sold shares in the past week, includin
Feb 27, 2026
NEUTRAL
2/10
Lincoln Tech announced management participation at three investor conferences in June 2026, highligh
Jun 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
3/10
Lincoln Educational Services announced management attendance at three investor conferences in May 20
May 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
3/10
Lincoln Tech (LINC) announced participation in the Roth Annual Growth Conference, where executives w
Mar 17, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (92% buy). Based on 12 analysts: 3 strong buy, 8 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$57.40 mean target
+23.8% upside
Strong Buy (1.20)
$55.00 Low
$60.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $46.38 |
| Target Low | $55.00 |
| Target Mean | $57.40 |
| Target Median | $56.00 |
| Target High | $60.00 |
| # Analysts | 5 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.20) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$-0.01 | $-0.02 | $0.06 | -107.0% | -110.0% | — | $0.1B | 19.6% | 5 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.17 | $0.15 | $0.20 | -17.2% | +4.7% | — | $0.2B | 8.6% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$0.75 | $0.73 | $0.78 | -16.9% | +3.2% | — | $0.6B | 14.7% | 3 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$1.09 | $0.95 | $1.28 | 45.2% | +2.7% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.6B | 9.1% | 5 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $-0.006 | |
| 7d ago | $0.060 | -0.066 |
| 30d ago | $0.060 | -0.066 |
| 60d ago | $0.020 | -0.026 |
| 90d ago | $0.075 | -0.081 |
4 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Rosenblatt | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 12, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 12, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 20, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Lake Street | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Rosenblatt | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Lake Street | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 24, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Rosenblatt | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 27, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Jun 2, 2026
announcement
Lincoln Educational Services to Remain Highly Visible as it Plans to Attend Several Investor Conferences in June
Positive Demand Environment for Skilled Labor Continues to Generate Enthusiasm Across the Company’s Campuses <pre>Positive Demand Environment for Skil
May 13, 2026
earnings
Lincoln Foundation for Education Receives Nearly $250,000 in First‑Quarter Grants to Support Student Success
First quarter saw employer-sponsored program grants from Delta Dental, Matco Tools, The Gene Haas Foundation and more. <pre>First quarter saw employer
May 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: LINC — 23,057 shares ($1.2M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260513, Price: $50.21, FTD Value: $1,157,691.97, LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES C
May 11, 2026
earnings
Lincoln Educational Services Reports Strong First Quarter Financial Results, Raises Guidance for Full-Year 2026
<p align="center"><em>Conference Call Today, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time</em></p>
May 11, 2026
earnings_calendar
LINC Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-11
May 5, 2026
announcement
Lincoln Educational Services to Highlight Business Momentum at Several Upcoming Investor Events
Continued Positive Performance and Strong Student Starts Growth Reflects Demand for Skilled Labor Across the Company’s Campuses <pre>Continued Positiv
Apr 17, 2026
earnings
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release And Conference Call
<p align="justify">PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) (“Lincoln”) announce
Apr 15, 2026
other
Lincoln Educational Services Announces Increase of Credit Facility to $125 Million to Support Growth Initiatives
Enhanced liquidity and a strong balance sheet provide a solid foundation for sustained growth and long-term success <pre>Enhanced liquidity and a stro
Mar 17, 2026
announcement
Lincoln Educational Services to Highlight Recent Success and Review Strategic Priorities at 38th Annual ROTH Conference
Company to Engage with Growth-Oriented Institutional Investors <pre>Company to Engage with Growth-Oriented Institutional Investors</pre>
Mar 12, 2026
announcement
Lincoln Educational Services Hosting Investor Day on March 19th
Live video webcast will be available on the Company’s website <pre>Live video webcast will be available on the Company’s website</pre>
Mar 9, 2026
short_interest
FTD: LINC — 17,770 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260309, Price: $35.84, FTD Value: $636,876.8, LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES C
Mar 6, 2026
short_interest
FTD: LINC — 33,264 shares ($1.2M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260306, Price: $35.94, FTD Value: $1,195,508.16, LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES C
Feb 23, 2026
earnings_calendar
LINC Q4 2025 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-02-23