Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Stock Forecast
LINC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.80 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $48.20 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +116.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 9, 2026 EPS estimate $0.12
- 52-week range
- $17.80 – $55.68
LINC analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LINC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LINC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $0.20 | −39.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.77 | $0.75 | $0.82 | $0.91 | −14.7% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.05 | $0.94 | $1.28 | $0.77 | +35.1% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LINC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $152.3M | $151.0M | $155.0M | +7.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $593.9M | $590.0M | $597.5M | +14.6% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $647.9M | $640.0M | $653.3M | +9.1% | 5 |
LINC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LINC revenue: reported and forecast
LINC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | −22.8% | 0 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.78 | $0.77 | $0.77 | +0.2% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | −3.3% | 1 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LINC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LINC beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from LINC
5 analysts cover Lincoln Educational Services; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $48.20, 116.9% above the latest close of $22.22. Analysts expect earnings of $0.77 per share for 2026, −14.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.05 per share on revenue of $647.9 million. Lincoln Educational Services beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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LINC forecast FAQ
What is Lincoln Educational Services's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lincoln Educational Services is $48.20, 116.9% above the latest close of $22.22.
Is Lincoln Educational Services a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Lincoln Educational Services, 4 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lincoln Educational Services's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.77 per share for 2026 (range $0.75 to $0.82); for 2027 the estimate is $1.05.
What is Lincoln Educational Services's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $593.9 million, growth of 14.6%; for 2027 it is $647.9 million.
When does Lincoln Educational Services report earnings?
Lincoln Educational Services is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 9, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.12.
Does Lincoln Educational Services usually beat earnings estimates?
Lincoln Educational Services reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.