Lincoln Educational Services Corporation · Consumer Staples · Education & Training Services
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Mkt cap
$715.00M
EV/Sales
1.27
P/E ratio
31.36
FY Revenue
$570.78M
EPS
0.72
Gross Margin
59.84%
Div yield
0.00%
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Consumer Staples
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LINC
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
LINC exhibits very strong recent price momentum with the stock pressing new 52-week highs and trading well above key moving averages, while technical indicators point to an overbought, momentum-driven phase. Fundamentally, the company shows solid revenue growth and healthy gross margins but faces thin net profitability, negative free cash flow, and elevated valuation multiples. Balance sheet leverage appears moderate, yet liquidity ratios below 1.0 and substantial recent capital spending highlight ongoing financial and execution risk.
LINC Shareholder Alert: Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky
A securities class action has been filed against Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) alleging that CEO Scott Shaw and CFO Brian Meyers made materially false and misleading statements about the company's investments in 'people and processes' while omitting that enrolled students were not converting into actual class starts. The stock fell 24.93% on August 10, 2026, after the company disclosed that student starts increased only 1% year-over-year despite 9% enrollment growth. Investors who purchased shares between May 11, 2026 and August 9, 2026 may be eligible to seek compensation.
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Sentiment note
The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding student enrollment conversion rates. Stock declined 24.93% following disclosure of the discrepancy between enrollment growth (9%) and actual student starts (1% growth). Senior executives are named as individual defendants for control person liability under securities laws.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) alleging that company executives made false and misleading statements about the business during the Class Period (May 11, 2026 - August 9, 2026). The complaint claims the company failed to disclose that its admissions process was not effectively converting enrolled students to actual starts, resulting in a significant drop in student starts relative to enrollment figures.
The company is the subject of a securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements and omissions regarding its admissions conversion process and student starts, which directly harmed investors who purchased securities during the Class Period.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - LINC
Rosen Law Firm is urging investors who purchased Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) securities between May 11, 2026 and August 9, 2026 to join a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that the company made false statements about its business operations, specifically regarding its admissions process failing to effectively convert enrolled students into actual starts, resulting in a significant drop in student enrollment.
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Sentiment note
The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding its admissions process and student enrollment conversion rates. Defendants allegedly made false or misleading statements about the company's business operations and prospects, causing investor damages when the truth was revealed.
NeutralZacks Investment Research• Na
TAL vs. LINC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
In a comparison of two education sector stocks, TAL Education emerges as the superior value option with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating and stronger valuation metrics, including a forward P/E of 9.21 compared to Lincoln Educational Services' 30.31, and a Value grade of B versus C.
LINC received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with less attractive valuation metrics (forward P/E of 30.31, PEG ratio of 2.02, P/B ratio of 3.64) and a Value grade of C, positioning it as the weaker option in this comparison.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - LINC
Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, FuelCell Energy, Inc., and Fluence Energy, Inc. The lawsuit against Lincoln Educational Services alleges the company made false statements about its admissions process and student enrollment conversion rates. Investors who purchased securities during specified class periods are encouraged to join the litigation before the November 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
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Sentiment note
Company is defendant in securities class action lawsuit alleging false and misleading statements regarding admissions process effectiveness and student enrollment conversion rates, resulting in investor damages.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Na
5 Schools Stocks Navigating Costs and Changing Education Demand
The for-profit education industry faces near-term headwinds from regulatory scrutiny, rising student acquisition costs, and funding uncertainties, but maintains favorable medium-term outlook driven by demand for career-focused education, online learning, and AI adoption. Five stocks are highlighted as having solid growth potential despite the industry's bottom-ranked position among Zacks industries.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) alleging that the company made false and misleading statements about its business operations. The complaint claims that Lincoln's admissions process was not effectively converting students from enrollment to start, resulting in a significant drop in student starts relative to enrollment. Investors who purchased LINC securities between May 11, 2026 and August 9, 2026 are encouraged to join the case, with a lead plaintiff deadline of November 10, 2026.
The company is the subject of a securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements regarding its admissions process effectiveness and student enrollment conversion rates, indicating significant operational and disclosure failures that harmed investors.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Holzer & Holzer, Llc
Lead Plaintiff Deadlines in Shareholder Class Action Lawsuits Against Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL), and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Announced by Holzer & Holzer, LLC
Holzer & Holzer, LLC announced lead plaintiff deadlines for multiple shareholder class action lawsuits. Lincoln Educational Services faces allegations of false statements regarding student enrollment (deadline: November 10, 2026). FuelCell Energy is accused of misrepresenting manufacturing capacity and financial risks (deadline: November 10, 2026). AST SpaceMobile faces claims of misleading statements about capital adequacy and liquidity (deadline: November 13, 2026).
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Sentiment note
Company is defendant in class action lawsuit alleging materially false and misleading statements regarding student enrollment between May-August 2026, indicating potential fraud and investor losses.
Deadline Alert: Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) is facing a class action securities fraud lawsuit for allegedly making false statements about its business between May 11 and August 9, 2026. The company failed to disclose that its admissions process was not effectively converting enrolled students to actual class attendees, resulting in only 1% student start growth despite 9% enrollment growth. The stock fell 24.93% on August 10, 2026 when the company disclosed these issues. Investors have until November 10, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
The company is the subject of a securities fraud lawsuit alleging material misstatements and failure to disclose adverse business conditions regarding student enrollment conversion. The stock experienced a significant 24.93% decline following the disclosure of enrollment issues, indicating serious operational and financial problems.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) alleging securities fraud. The complaint claims the company made false statements about its business operations, specifically regarding ineffective student conversion from enrollment to start, resulting in significant drops in student starts. Investors who purchased securities between May 11, 2026 and August 9, 2026 may be eligible to join the case, with a lead plaintiff deadline of November 10, 2026.
The company is the subject of a securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements about its admissions process effectiveness and student conversion rates, indicating significant operational and disclosure failures that harmed investors.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
TABOOLA.COM DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Taboola.com Ltd. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – TBLA
Rosen Law Firm is encouraging investors who purchased securities of Taboola.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: TBLA), Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), and Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FTK) during specified class periods to join securities class action lawsuits. The firm alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding business operations and financial prospects. The lead plaintiff deadline for the Taboola.com case is October 20, 2026.
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Sentiment note
Company is subject to a securities class action lawsuit, indicating alleged material misstatements or omissions that harmed investors, though specific allegations are not detailed in the provided excerpt.
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, TOP-RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - LINC
Rosen Law Firm is soliciting investors who purchased securities of Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), Taboola.com (TBLA), and Flotek Industries (FTK) during specified periods to join class action lawsuits. The firm alleges that Lincoln Educational Services made false statements about its admissions process and student conversion rates. Investors must act before the November 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline to potentially recover damages through contingency fee arrangements.
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Sentiment note
Company is subject to securities class action lawsuit alleging false and misleading statements regarding admissions process effectiveness and student conversion rates, indicating potential fraud and material misrepresentation to investors.
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