Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LINC Stock Forecast
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) stock forecast, based on 15 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $53.80, with a high of $60.00 and a low of $38.00. This represents a 32.81% increase from the last price of $40.51.
LINC Stock Rating
Lincoln Educational Services stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 15 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 7 Buy (46.67%), 5 Hold (33.33%), 3 Sell (20.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
LINC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Lincoln Educational Services | 32.81% |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive Stocks | 13.49% |
| Industry | Education Stocks | 32.44% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 5 | 15 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $56.20 | $42.60 |
| Last Closing Price | $40.51 | $40.51 | $40.51 |
| Upside/Downside | - | 38.73% | 5.16% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul, 26 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 |
| Jun, 26 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 |
| May, 26 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 |
| Apr, 26 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 |
| Mar, 26 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 5 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Steve Frankel | Rosenblatt Securities | $60.00 | $47.43 | 26.50% | 48.11% |
| May 28, 2026 | Northland Securities | $60.00 | $48.04 | 24.90% | 48.11% | |
| May 12, 2026 | Northland Securities | $50.00 | $48.92 | 2.21% | 23.43% | |
| May 12, 2026 | Alexander Paris | Barrington | $56.00 | $48.92 | 14.47% | 38.24% |
| May 12, 2026 | Lake Street | $55.00 | $48.73 | 12.87% | 35.77% | |
| Apr 09, 2026 | Northland Securities | $44.00 | $40.24 | 9.34% | 8.62% | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Northland Securities | $40.00 | $36.86 | 8.52% | -1.26% | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Northland Securities | $36.00 | $34.30 | 4.96% | -11.13% | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Eric Martinuzzi | Lake Street | $35.00 | $33.82 | 3.49% | -13.60% |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Griffin Boss | Griffin | $38.00 | $34.22 | 11.05% | -6.20% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | B. Riley | Buy | Buy | hold |
| May 12, 2026 | Lake Street | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Lake Street | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Feb 24, 2026 | B. Riley | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jan 27, 2026 | B. Riley | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jul 08, 2025 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| May 13, 2025 | B. Riley | Buy | Buy | hold |
| May 13, 2025 | Lake Street | Buy | Buy | hold |
| May 07, 2024 | Lake Street | Buy | Buy | hold |
| May 07, 2024 | B. Riley | Buy | Buy | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $1.04 | $0.36 | $0.86 | $0.32 | $0.65 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $0.55 | $0.36 | $0.74 | $0.48 | $0.66 | $1.25 | - |
| High Forecast | $0.56 | $0.36 | $0.75 | $0.48 | $0.67 | $1.26 | - |
| Low Forecast | $0.53 | $0.35 | $0.74 | $0.47 | $0.66 | $1.24 | - |
| Surprise % | 89.09% | - | 16.22% | -33.33% | -1.52% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $335.34M | $348.29M | $378.07M | $440.06M | $518.24M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $334.02M | $346.18M | $371.12M | $431.54M | $468.93M | $505.20M | $540.20M |
| High Forecast | $342.70M | $348.47M | $372.81M | $435.18M | $472.88M | $509.46M | $544.75M |
| Low Forecast | $327.97M | $344.79M | $369.43M | $429.73M | $466.96M | $503.07M | $537.92M |
| Surprise % | 0.39% | 0.61% | 1.87% | 1.97% | 10.51% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $34.72M | $12.63M | $26.00M | $9.89M | $20.00M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $22.43M | $17.68M | $26.00M | $14.55M | $20.21M | $38.28M | - |
| High Forecast | $26.91M | $21.21M | $31.20M | $14.67M | $20.38M | $38.59M | - |
| Low Forecast | $17.94M | $14.14M | $20.80M | $14.43M | $20.05M | $37.97M | - |
| Surprise % | 54.81% | -28.53% | - | -32.00% | -1.06% | - | - |