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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation

LINC

Lincoln Educational Services provides diversified career-oriented postsecondary education to recent high school graduates and working adults across the United States.

Market cap
$1.29B+80.4%
Revenue$544.7M+19.9%
Net income$22.4M+86.0%
Free cash flow-$71.3M-23.7%
EPS (diluted)$0.72+84.6%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 10, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$139.5M
EPS estimate$0.00

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$144.0M+22.5%
Gross profit$85.6M+22.1%
Operating income$6.4M+87.7%
Net income$4.4M+124%
EPS (diluted)$0.14+133%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$16.7M-41.8%
Total debt$207.0M+17.4%
Total equity$198.8M+11.8%
Total assets$486.7M+13.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$4.6M+154%
CapEx$14.6M-26.5%
Free cash flow-$10.1M+64.4%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1.29B+80.4%
Enterprise value$1.48B+67.5%
P/E57.5×+7.8×
P/S2.4×+0.8×

Profitability

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Gross margin60.3%+1.3pp
Operating margin6.1%+1.9pp
Net margin4.1%+1.5pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.9%+4.9pp
Debt / equity0.0×
Current ratio0.8×-0.2×

Competitors

Profile

Lincoln Educational Services provides diversified career-oriented postsecondary education to recent high school graduates and working adults across the United States. The company operates campuses under brands such as Lincoln Technical Institute and Nashville Auto Diesel College, offering specialized training in skilled trades, automotive technology, and health sciences. Its core value proposition centers on bridging the skills gap by providing hands-on, industry-aligned curricula designed to lead directly to entry-level employment.

Competitive position

A leading provider of career-oriented postsecondary education in the skilled trades and automotive sectors with a significant presence in major metropolitan markets.

GeographiesUnited States
Customer segmentsPostsecondary students, Adult learners
Business modelB2C, Hybrid education, Tuition-based
SuppliersEducational content developers, Equipment manufacturers for lab training, Real estate lessors, Accrediting agencies
CustomersResidential and commercial construction companies, Automotive and diesel dealers, Hospitals and healthcare providers, Telecommunications installation companies
Listed2005
Employees2.3K
CEOScott Shaw
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's market cap?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) has a market capitalization of $1.3B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's revenue and profitability?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation generated $544.7M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $22.4M, representing a net margin of 4.1%. Gross margin stands at 60.3%, with free cash flow of -$71.3M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's competitors?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's key competitors include Universal Technical Institute, Perdoceo Education Corporation, Coursera, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Lincoln Educational Services Corporation have?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's subsidiaries include Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc..
Where is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation headquartered?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 2,300 people. It has been publicly traded since 2005.