Lincoln Educational Services - LINC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $37.33
  • Forecasted Upside: -2.52%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 5 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$38.30
▼ -0.34 (-0.88%)

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Analyst Price Target for LINC

Analyst Price Target is $37.33
▼ -2.52% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Lincoln Educational Services in the last 3 months. The average price target is $37.33, with a high forecast of $39.00 and a low forecast of $35.00. The average price target represents a -2.52% upside from the last price of $38.30.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 7 polled investment analysts is to buy stock in Lincoln Educational Services. This rating has held steady since December 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
9/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
12/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
3/24/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
6/22/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
9/20/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
12/19/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
2/17/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
3/19/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/11/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B)
2/25/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
2/24/2026Northland SecuritiesSet Target$36.00
2/24/2026Lake Street CapitalBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$26.00 ➝ $35.00
2/24/2026Griffin SecuritiesSet Target$38.00
2/24/2026B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$33.00 ➝ $38.00
2/23/2026Barrington ResearchSet Target$38.00
2/23/2026Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $39.00
2/19/2026Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$27.00 ➝ $33.00
2/10/2026Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/5/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
1/27/2026Griffin SecuritiesSet Target$33.00
1/27/2026B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $33.00
1/22/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
1/12/2026Zacks ResearchUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy
1/7/2026Northland SecuritiesSet Target$28.00
1/1/2026Zacks ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
12/1/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$27.00
11/11/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00
10/29/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/23/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00
8/12/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$25.00 ➝ $27.00
8/8/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold
5/13/2025B. Riley FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
5/13/2025Lake Street CapitalBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$21.00 ➝ $26.00
5/13/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$24.00 ➝ $25.00
5/12/2025Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$22.00 ➝ $25.00
4/24/2025Northland SecuritiesUpgradeStrong-Buy
4/24/2025Northland SecuritiesInitiated CoverageOutperform$24.00
3/28/2025B. Riley FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$23.00
3/27/2025B. Riley FinancialUpgradeStrong-Buy
3/26/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$22.00 ➝ $22.00
2/25/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$20.00 ➝ $24.00
2/19/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$20.00 ➝ $20.00
11/11/2024Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$16.00 ➝ $20.00
11/7/2024B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $20.00
9/20/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$16.00 ➝ $16.00
8/9/2024Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $17.00
8/8/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$16.00 ➝ $16.00
7/31/2024Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$14.00 ➝ $16.00
6/24/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$14.00 ➝ $14.00
5/7/2024B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$14.00 ➝ $15.00
5/7/2024Lake Street CapitalBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$14.00 ➝ $15.00
5/6/2024Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$13.00 ➝ $14.00
4/29/2024Rosenblatt SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$13.50 ➝ $13.50
3/21/2024B. Riley FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$12.00 ➝ $14.00
3/21/2024Rosenblatt SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$13.50
2/27/2024B. Riley FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$11.00 ➝ $12.00
2/27/2024Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$12.00 ➝ $13.50
2/13/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$12.00
11/7/2023Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$11.00 ➝ $12.00
8/8/2023Lake Street CapitalBoost Target$7.00 ➝ $9.00
8/8/2023Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$8.50 ➝ $10.50
8/8/2023B. Riley FinancialBoost Target$9.00 ➝ $11.00
8/8/2023Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$7.00 ➝ $11.00
2/28/2023Rosenblatt SecuritiesLower TargetBuy$8.00 ➝ $7.00
2/22/2023Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform$8.50
9/8/2022Rosenblatt SecuritiesInitiated CoverageBuy$8.00
8/9/2022Barrington ResearchLower TargetOutperform$9.50 ➝ $8.50
6/30/2022Lake Street CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$8.00
6/10/2022Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingBuy$9.50
3/1/2022Colliers SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy$10.00
9/29/2021Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingBuy$9.50
5/11/2021B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy$7.50 ➝ $9.00
3/29/2021Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform$8.50 ➝ $9.50
(Data available from 3/19/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.96 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 20 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
8/21/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
9/20/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
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10/20/2025
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
11/19/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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12/19/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
1/18/2026
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
2/17/2026
  • 26 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
3/19/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 26 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Lincoln Educational Services logo
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. The company operates schools under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
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Today's Range

Now: $38.30
Low: $36.63
High: $41.48

50 Day Range

MA: $30.61
Low: $24.91
High: $39.51

52 Week Range

Now: $38.30
Low: $14.84
High: $41.48

Volume

1,009,056 shs

Average Volume

660,093 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.21 billion

P/E Ratio

60.79

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.92

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Lincoln Educational Services?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued research reports on Lincoln Educational Services in the last twelve months: B. Riley Financial, Inc., Barrington Research, Griffin Securities, Lake Street Capital, Northland Securities, Rosenblatt Securities, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Lincoln Educational Services?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Lincoln Educational Services in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $37.33, suggesting a possible downside of 2.5%. Rosenblatt Securities has the highest price target set, predicting LINC will reach $39.00 in the next twelve months. Lake Street Capital has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $35.00 for Lincoln Educational Services in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Lincoln Educational Services?

Lincoln Educational Services currently has 1 hold rating, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe LINC will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Lincoln Educational Services.
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How do I contact Lincoln Educational Services' investor relations team?

Lincoln Educational Services' physical mailing address is 200 EXECUTIVE DRIVE SUITE 340, WEST ORANGE NJ, 07052. The company's listed phone number is (973) 736-9340 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Lincoln Educational Services is www.lincolntech.edu. Learn More about contacing Lincoln Educational Services investor relations.