
LINC Stock Forecast & Price Target
LINC Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Lincoln Educational Services Corp demonstrated strong financial performance, highlighted by a 17.2% year-over-year increase in revenue from the Campus Operations segment, totaling $117.7 million in the fourth quarter. The company's average student population grew by 13.7%, contributing to a 16.4% increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $119.4 million, exceeding management’s estimates and industry consensus. Looking forward, Lincoln anticipates significant growth, projecting revenues of $550 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.4% by 2027, indicating a strong upward trajectory in both revenue and profitability.
Bears say
Lincoln Educational Services Corp reported a 5.0% decrease in adjusted net income to $9.5 million, alongside a significant 20.6% drop in revenue, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability and operational performance. The company's balance sheet revealed a decline in liquidity, with cash and equivalents reducing to $59.3 million due to planned growth investments, raising concerns about financial flexibility amid increased expenses and investments. Additionally, the firm faces regulatory scrutiny risks and remains heavily reliant on Title IV funding, which accounted for 81% of revenue, increasing vulnerability to changes in governmental regulations affecting the for-profit education sector.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Lincoln Educational Services and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
LINC Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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