Q3 Earnings Forecast for LINC Issued By Northland Capmk

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) – Northland Capmk issued their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for Lincoln Educational Services in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, August 12th. Northland Capmk analyst L. Horton anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.03 per share for the quarter. Northland Capmk has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services’ current full-year earnings is $0.54 per share. Northland Capmk also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services’ Q4 2025 earnings at $0.36 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.05 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.03 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.09 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.43 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $0.60 EPS.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 11th. The company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.05. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 11.20% and a net margin of 3.05%. The firm had revenue of $116.47 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $113.96 million.

LINC has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Barrington Research upped their price target on Lincoln Educational Services from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, May 12th. Northland Securities started coverage on Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Thursday, April 24th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price target on Lincoln Educational Services from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. B. Riley reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Tuesday, May 13th. Finally, Lake Street Capital upped their price target on Lincoln Educational Services from $21.00 to $26.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 13th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $25.00.

Lincoln Educational Services Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of NASDAQ LINC opened at $19.02 on Thursday. Lincoln Educational Services has a one year low of $11.29 and a one year high of $25.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.90 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $22.46 and its 200-day moving average price is $19.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $601.41 million, a PE ratio of 41.35, a P/E/G ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lincoln Educational Services

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LINC. Wellington Management Group LLP bought a new position in Lincoln Educational Services in the 1st quarter worth about $8,344,000. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. increased its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 43.1% in the 4th quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 1,123,143 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,768,000 after acquiring an additional 338,495 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 293.7% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 389,989 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,989,000 after acquiring an additional 290,935 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 485.7% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 295,032 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,667,000 after acquiring an additional 244,657 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wasatch Advisors LP increased its stake in Lincoln Educational Services by 22.1% in the 2nd quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 1,115,094 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,703,000 after acquiring an additional 202,170 shares during the last quarter. 72.23% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Lincoln Educational Services

In related news, COO Chad D. Nyce sold 6,200 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.93, for a total transaction of $142,166.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 170,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,902,892.37. This represents a 3.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Carlton Rose sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.63, for a total value of $708,900.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 15,295 shares in the company, valued at $361,420.85. This trade represents a 66.23% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Corporate insiders own 13.60% of the company’s stock.

About Lincoln Educational Services

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.