What is Northland Securities’ Estimate for LINC Q2 Earnings?

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) – Stock analysts at Northland Securities issued their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research note issued to investors on Monday, May 11th. Northland Securities analyst L. Horton expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.01 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Lincoln Educational Services’ current full-year earnings is $0.78 per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Lincoln Educational Services’ Q3 2026 earnings at $0.20 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.43 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.78 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.17 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.07 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.25 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.52 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.00 EPS.

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 11th. The company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $143.96 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $135.66 million. Lincoln Educational Services had a return on equity of 15.25% and a net margin of 4.11%.Lincoln Educational Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.830 EPS.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Lake Street Capital restated a “buy” rating and issued a $55.00 price target on shares of Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings lowered Lincoln Educational Services from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. B. Riley Financial raised their price target on Lincoln Educational Services from $46.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Barrington Research raised their price target on Lincoln Educational Services from $45.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Griffin Securities set a $38.00 price target on Lincoln Educational Services in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Lincoln Educational Services currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $52.50.

Lincoln Educational Services Stock Up 3.6%

Shares of LINC opened at $52.02 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 73.27, a PEG ratio of 4.29 and a beta of 0.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 0.83. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $40.63 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $30.20. Lincoln Educational Services has a 52 week low of $17.29 and a 52 week high of $53.50.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lincoln Educational Services

In related news, CFO Brian K. Meyers sold 40,070 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.98, for a total transaction of $2,002,698.60. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 160,712 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,032,385.76. This trade represents a 19.96% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Michael A. Plater sold 17,256 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.73, for a total value of $616,556.88. Following the sale, the director directly owned 17,568 shares in the company, valued at $627,704.64. The trade was a 49.55% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 498,735 shares of company stock worth $18,064,442 in the last three months. 12.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Lincoln Educational Services

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services by 246.7% in the 4th quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 1,536 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 1,093 shares during the period. State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 3rd quarter valued at about $54,000. Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 1st quarter valued at about $48,000. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Lincoln Educational Services in the 2nd quarter valued at about $116,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.23% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Lincoln Educational Services

Here are the key news stories impacting Lincoln Educational Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities lifted its outlook for Lincoln Educational Services, projecting FY2027 EPS of $1.00 versus FY2026 EPS of $0.78 and implying continued earnings growth into next year. The firm also modeled improving quarterly results across 2026 and 2027, which can reinforce investor confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.
• Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities raised its price target on LINC from $45 to $60 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling Wall Street sees more upside after the stock’s strong run.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent earnings-related coverage highlighted that Lincoln Educational Services hit a 52-week high after a boosted outlook, suggesting the market is reacting favorably to the company’s operating performance and guidance.
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s most recent quarterly report beat expectations, with EPS of $0.14 versus $0.04 expected and revenue of $143.96 million versus $135.66 million projected, reinforcing the view that fundamentals are improving.
• Neutral Sentiment: Lincoln Educational’s CFO sold 40,070 shares at an average price of $49.98. While insider sales can sometimes weigh on sentiment, the transaction was disclosed as part of normal filings and does not necessarily indicate a change in business outlook.
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional news items, including a transcript of the Q1 2026 earnings call and a comparison article versus Strategic Education, are more informational than market-moving.

About Lincoln Educational Services

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a publicly traded provider of career-focused post-secondary vocational education in the United States. Operating under the Lincoln Tech and Lincoln Culinary Institute brands, the company delivers hands-on technical instruction across high-growth industries. Its mission centers on equipping students with practical skills and industry credentials designed to meet employer needs.

The company’s program offerings span automotive technology, skilled trades, health sciences, information technology, culinary arts and public safety.