K1L Stock Chart & Stats
€36.00
€1.20(3.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€36.00
€1.20(3.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€15.30 - €50.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)114.00
Market Cap
€691.70M
Enterprise Value€1.75K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€44.18M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€228.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.6
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.74
Shares Outstanding31,721,480
10 Day Avg. Volume129
30 Day Avg. Volume114
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.36
Price to Book (P/B)3.74
Price to Sales (P/S)1.44
P/FCF Ratio-27.23
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€45.01Price Target Upside25.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)€515.23M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue And Student GrowthMulti-year double-digit quarterly revenue growth and a larger student base indicate durable demand for career-oriented training. Continued enrollment expansion supports operating scale and underpins management’s reiterated 2026 revenue guidance of $590M–$600M.
Improving Cash Generation And LiquidityThe sharp improvement in operating cash flow, positive year-to-date generation, and substantial available liquidity strengthen funding capacity. This gives Lincoln greater flexibility to support campus expansion and absorb volatility while cash conversion continues to mature.
High-Return Focused Campus ModelA lower-cost campus format with targeted returns can improve expansion economics and reduce capital intensity versus traditional sites. If replicated successfully, the model could broaden program capacity, increase regional reach, and support longer-term EBITDA growth.
Bears Say
Gross Margin CompressionRevenue growth has not yet translated into durable margin strength. Lower gross margins suggest cost, pricing, or program-mix pressure, which could constrain earnings growth and reduce the benefit of operating scale if the compression persists.
Higher Leverage And Capital RequirementsRising leverage alongside a materially larger investment program reduces financial flexibility. New borrowing and campus spending may support growth, but they also increase fixed obligations and execution risk if returns arrive later or operating cash flow weakens.
Enrollment Conversion And Aid Eligibility RisksThe gap between enrollment growth and actual starts can raise acquisition costs and delay tuition realization. Financial-aid eligibility problems may structurally limit the addressable student pool, making recruitment, conversion, and compliance execution critical to growth.
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K1L FAQ
What was Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. lowest stock price was €15.30 and its highest was €50.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s market cap is €691.70M.
When is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported €0.052 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of <€0.001 by €0.051.
Is Lincoln Educational Services Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. pay dividends?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.11.
How many shares outstanding does Lincoln Educational Services Corp. have?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has 31,721,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lincoln Educational Services Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. reported an EPS of €0.052 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of <€0.001. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.178%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lincoln Educational Services Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:K1L
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lincoln Edu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€45.01 (25.03% Upside)
€45.01 (25.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:K1L Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €6.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
77.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, along with its affiliated entities, specializes in providing vocational and technical post-secondary education to both recent high school graduates and working adults throughout the United States. The company's operations are structured around two primary divisions: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It delivers a diverse array of programs, culminating in associate's degrees, diplomas, or certificates. These offerings span a wide spectrum of career fields, encompassing automotive technology; various skilled trades such as electrical work, HVAC repair, welding, computerized numerical control (CNC), and electrical/electronic systems; health sciences, including nursing, dental and medical assisting, claims examination, and medical administrative support; hospitality services like culinary arts, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology. Operating 22 campuses across 14 states, the company utilizes well-known brand names such as Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, among others. As of December 31, 2021, these 22 locations collectively served an enrollment of 13,059 students. Founded in 1946, Lincoln Educational Services maintains its corporate headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.
K1L Company Deck
K1L Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a largely positive operational and financial trajectory: strong top-line growth (+22.4% revenue), robust adjusted EBITDA expansion (+42.4%), improved student population (+10%) and retention (≈150 bps improvement), stronger cash flow and ample liquidity, plus high-return campus expansion plans and employer demand. Offsetting these positives were a notable near-term operational challenge (student start growth slowed to 1% in Q2) driven by enrollment-to-start conversion, financial-aid/loan-default-related ineligibility for some students, AI-related lead-generation disruption, higher preopening losses and increased capex guidance. Management reiterated full-year guidance and expressed confidence in a recovery of start trends in Q3 (including an unusually large August start) which, combined with the strong financial results, leads to an overall favorable outlook despite short-term execution and market-discovery headwinds.View all DE:K1L earnings summariesK1L Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€45.01
▲(25.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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