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Lincoln Educational Services

(NASDAQ) LINC

Current Price$44.21
Market Cap$1.41BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2005)+180%
5 Year+531%
1 Year+95%
1 Month-1%
Lincoln Educational Services last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 44.522026-07-15
Lincoln Educational Services stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-17.77%USD 54.142026-07-08
1 month-0.62%USD 44.802026-06-15
3 month+7.74%USD 41.322026-04-16
Year to date+84.35%USD 24.152025-12-31
1 year+95.26%USD 22.802025-07-15
3 year+634.65%USD 6.062023-07-14
5 year+531.49%USD 7.052021-07-16
Since inception+180.41%USD 15.882005-06-23

Lincoln Educational Services Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.41BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$544.69M

Net Income (TTM)

$22.41M

EPS (TTM)

$0.71

P/E Ratio

62.29

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.83 (Low)

Price

$44.21

Volume

1,093,625

Open

$44.51

Previous Close

$44.07

Daily Range

$43.64 - $46.98

52-Week Range

$17.29 - $56.34

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 10, 2026

About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services provides career-focused education in the U.S. It offers programs in automotive technology and skilled trades. These programs help students gain practical skills for employment.

Products and Services

Skilled Trades: Electrical, HVAC, welding, and CNC machining programs (45% of revenue).

Automotive Technology: Programs with BMW, Mopar, and Volkswagen (29% of revenue).

Health Sciences: Nursing, medical assistant, and dental assistant programs (26% of revenue).

Information Technology: Computer systems support technician training.

Hospitality Services: Culinary, massage, and cosmetology programs.

Growth and Expansion

Plans to open new campuses in Houston, Texas, and Hicksville, New York.

Transitioned most programs to a hybrid model, combining virtual and in-person learning.

Focus on job placement and industry relationships to enhance student employability.

What Makes Lincoln Special

Lincoln Educational Services combines virtual and traditional teaching methods. This hybrid model enhances flexibility and accessibility for students. The company emphasizes strong industry ties to boost job placement rates.

Five Things You Need to Know

2024 revenue was $440.1 million, up 16.4% from 2023.

Average enrollment in 2024 was 14,426 students across 21 campuses.

Skilled trades are the largest revenue segment, contributing 45% in 2024.

Maintains a composite score of 2.5, indicating financial health.

Student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 16.5 to 1.

Bottom Line

Lincoln Educational Services has evolved by expanding its campus network and adopting hybrid learning models. Its focus on practical education and industry partnerships positions it well in the education sector.

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Diversified Consumer Services

Employees

2,590

CEO

Scott M. Shaw, MBA

Headquarters

Parsippany, NJ 07054, US

LINC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

60.28%

Operating Margin

6.08%

Net Income Margin

4.11%

Return on Equity

11.72%

Return on Capital

7.41%

Return on Assets

4.60%

Earnings Yield

1.61%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.41BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

31.72M

Volume

1.09M

Avg. Volume

531.72K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$328.32M

Operating Income

$33.13M

EBITDA

$57.12M

Operating Cash Flow

$72.26M

Capital Expenditure

-$81.38M

Free Cash Flow

-$9.12M

Cash & ST Invst.

$16.69M

Total Debt

$206.55M

Lincoln Educational Services Performance Analysis

Lincoln Educational Services annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 348,287,0003.9%
20232023-12-31USD 378,070,0008.6%
20242024-12-31USD 440,064,00016.4%
20252025-12-31USD 518,241,00017.8%
Lincoln Educational Services sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-0.9%
Q32025-09-3021.4%
Q42025-12-311.0%
Q12026-03-310.8%
Lincoln Educational Services annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.36-65.8%
20232023-12-31USD 0.85139.2%
20242024-12-31USD 0.32-62.4%
20252025-12-31USD 0.6499.8%
Lincoln Educational Services sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-20.1%
Q32025-09-30140.0%
Q42025-12-31250.0%
Q12026-03-31-66.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$143.96M

+22.5%

Gross Profit

$85.57M

+22.1%

Gross Margin

59.44%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.41BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$545.25K

N/A

Employees

2,590

N/A

Net Income

$4.36M

+124.1%

EBITDA

$14.07M

+93.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$16.69M

-41.8%

Total Debt

$206.55M

+17.2%

Accounts Receivable

$62.45M

+32.1%

Inventory

$2.49M

+3.9%

Long Term Debt

$195.61M

+17.4%

Short Term Debt

$10.94M

+12.2%

Return on Assets

4.60%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.40%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$10.07M

+64.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$4.57M

+154.5%

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Questions About LINC

What is the current price of Lincoln Educational Services?

Lincoln Educational Services is trading at $44.07 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Lincoln Educational Services?

Over the past 52 weeks, Lincoln Educational Services has traded between $17.29 and $56.34.

How much debt does Lincoln Educational Services have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Lincoln Educational Services reported total debt of $206.55M.

How much cash does Lincoln Educational Services have on hand?

Lincoln Educational Services reported $16.69M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Lincoln Educational Services’s dividend yield?

Lincoln Educational Services does not currently have a dividend yield.

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