LINC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
LINC - Lincoln Educational Services
$26.66
0.05 (0.19%)
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HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 23, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: LINC shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: LINC shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$24.58
Based on 3.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.26
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: LINC is currently trading at $26.66, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $24.46 to $26.55. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 31.7) is in line with its historical norms (29.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LINC is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $25.27, while resistance sits at $28.22.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (9th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LINC is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $25.27, while resistance sits at $28.22.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (9th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$24.46 -
$26.55
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
9th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
59.2%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 9th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($28.20)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.0% growth with 23.6% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$24.46 -
$26.55
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$1.62
(6.1%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$25.27
Resistance Level
$28.22
Current Trend
Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
31.74
Wall Street Target
$28.20
(+5.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
23.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-6.9%
Profit Margin
2.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.0% premium
PE vs Historical
31.7 vs 29.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$27.46
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$28.28
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$29.13
(+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 32→29)
PE COMPRESSION
$26.71
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 31.7, Growth: 2.4%)
$28.66
(+8%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 2.4%)
$20.14
(-25%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 2.4%)
$17.12
(-36%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
Forward PE: 29.59 | Forward EPS (Implied): $0.90
Bull Case
$32.19
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 31.1
Base Case
$26.66
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 29.6
Bear Case
$20.39
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 26.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: February 01, 2026 8:20 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 9:20 PM
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