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LINC today

$22.81-$0.17 (-0.74%)close Nov 13, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourLeaning Bearish

1 hourStrong Bearish

15 minStrong Bearish

5 minBullish

Daily trend turns up above $22.23

Key levels

Resistance$26.26

Resistance$24.25

Support$22.23

Support$19.24

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystB. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Lincoln Educational Services, cuts price target to $50

AnalystRosenblatt keeps Buy rating on Lincoln Educational, cuts target to $40

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About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services runs postsecondary schools that train people for careers, with campuses in multiple states under names including Lincoln Technical Institute and Lincoln College of Technology. It awards diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees in fields such as skilled trades, automotive, health sciences, and information technology. Its students are mainly new high school graduates and adults already in or seeking work. Campuses draw either from nearby communities or, at a few locations, from around the country.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026.

Nasdaq · Communication Services

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP (LINC)

$22.77-0.21 (-0.91%)
WATCHLISTGrade: ARisk: MEDIUM
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
18.7719.9821.2022.4122.77Oct 13Oct 21Oct 29Nov 6
High23.55
Low22.13
Open23.01
Volume227K
Avg Vol684K
VWAP22.64
30d High23.63
30d Low17.55
30d Chg+2.57%

What Is the Price Target for LINC?

SEPT Low Target

$52.00

SEPT Mid Target

$56.00

SEPT High Target

$60.00

Analyst Consensus

$56.00

Current: $22.98Upside: +143.7%Confidence: 65%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is LINC a Buy or Sell Right Now?

76
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 9▲ UpEarnings4 articles
Lincoln Educational Services shares surged 9.73% to close at $22.00 after the company reported third quarter 2026 earnings that beat expectations. The company posted EPS of $0.15, topping the $0.14 estimate, while revenue of $159.177 million exceeded the $152.459 million consensus. Management also raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $600-$605 million from $590-$600 million, while keeping its profit target of $0.74-$0.83 per share unchanged. The strong beat and raised outlook signal positive momentum for the stock.
Critical news
Nov 9HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 17.8% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
  • •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 2 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment stable.

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Is LINC Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$43.80

31

Moat Score

NONE

5/9

Piotroski Score

1.5

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with LINC?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 14 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
LUSTER ALEXANDRA MofficerSale18,007$804KJun 15, 2026
Juniper Investment Company, LLCotherSale37,000$1.7MJun 12, 2026
Juniper Investment Company, LLCotherSale11,812$565KJun 11, 2026
Carney Kevin MdirectorSale3,000$144KJun 10, 2026
Carney Kevin MdirectorSale3,216-Jun 8, 2026
LUSTER ALEXANDRA MofficerSale1,993$100KJun 5, 2026
Juniper Investment Company, LLCotherSale25,208$1.3MJun 4, 2026
Pryor Felecia J.directorSale2,000$99KJun 3, 2026
Juniper Investment Company, LLCotherSale81,504$4.1MJun 3, 2026
BURKE JAMES J JRdirectorSale15,807$764KMay 22, 2026

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LINC Growth Story

Revenue YoY

17.8%

3yr Revenue CAGR

14.2%

EPS Growth YoY

100%

FCF Growth YoY

0.9%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
15:49:51$22.431,000$$22KSELL
15:46:54$22.441,000$$22KBUY
15:41:23$22.403,310$$74KSELL
15:21:18$22.421,400$$31KMIDPOINT
21:00:35$22.982,198$$51KSELL

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LINC — frequently asked questions

What is LINC stock price today?

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP (LINC) is at $22.81, down 0.74% (-$0.17) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.

Why is LINC stock moving today?

Latest LINC news — Nov 10, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Lincoln Educational Services, cuts price target to $50 · Nov 10, 2026: Rosenblatt keeps Buy rating on Lincoln Educational, cuts target to $40

Why did LINC stock move on Nov 9, 2026?

Lincoln Educational Services shares surged 9.73% to close at $22.00 after the company reported third quarter 2026 earnings that beat expectations. The company posted EPS of $0.15, topping the $0.14 estimate, while revenue of $159.177 million exceeded the $152.459 million consensus.

What is the LINC price target?

The average analyst price target for LINC is $56.00, ranging from $52 to $60, based on 3 analysts. Latest: B. Riley Securities maintains on Oct 28, 2026.

What do analysts rate LINC?

Analyst ratings for LINC: 0 Buy, 4 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did LINC beat earnings?

LINC last reported on Nov 9, 2026: EPS $0.15 vs $0.14 expected — a beat of 7.1%.

What is LINC's P/E ratio?

LINC trades at a P/E of 30.7 vs a Communication Services average of 13.9.

Does LINC pay a dividend?

LINC does not currently pay a dividend.

What are LINC support and resistance levels?

Support: $22.23, $19.24, $17.11. Resistance: $24.25, $26.26, $28.22.

What are insiders doing with LINC?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 14 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on LINC?

Nov 10, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Lincoln Educational Services, cuts price target to $50 · Nov 10, 2026: Rosenblatt keeps Buy rating on Lincoln Educational, cuts target to $40