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$LINC

Lincoln Educational Services

XNASConsumer DiscretionaryServices-Educational Services

$39.78-7.52%$3.24Prev $43.02LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is LINC down today? It is at $39.78 (-7.52%), and our scanner flagged it 21 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment LINC spikes, and full due diligence on LINC — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$39.78
Change today
-7.52%
Previous close
$43.02
52-week range
$17.29 – $56.34
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$1.36B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
31.7M
SEC · as of 2026-05-11 · 87d
Insider ownership
12.8%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-26
Total held
12.8%
Tradeable float
27.7M
87% of shares · after 13% insiders + institutional n/a
Short interest
3.1M
▲ +11% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
11.1%
Days to cover
5.2d
Avg daily volume
425K
Classification
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Services-Educational Services
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.1x
15m
1.1x
1h
6.3x
1D
0.5x

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Why is $LINC down today?

2 alerts today2.1x RVOL

LINC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on LINC today, peaking at 2.1x its normal volume. A move this size is almost always tied to a specific catalyst. Most of the time that is an earnings report, a guidance update, or a company announcement. If none is shown above, the release may not be in our news feed yet. It will show up here as soon as it is.

Likely catalystAcquisition / Disposition · Material Agreement, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $LINC moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy5 analysts
Avg target $57.40(+44% upside)
Range $55 – $60
5 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$LINC Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish58Bullish
📰 News: 5 bull · 0 bearToday: -7.5%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$LINC Activity

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Alert· 53m ago 2.1× RVOL
LINC hit 2.075x RVOL at 9:51 AM ET
at $40.00
Alert· 1h ago +1.26%
$LINC moved +1.26% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:42 AM ET
at $39.44
Alert· 23h ago 4.2× RVOL
LINC hit 4.195x RVOL at 11:34 AM ET
at $43.95
Alert· 2d ago +2.1% vs EMA
LINC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 85 bars · L3 · +2.07% above EMA · slope +0.23%
at $43.22
Alert· 2d ago +2.1% vs EMA
LINC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 85 bars · L3 · +2.07% above EMA · slope +0.23%
at $43.22
Alert· 2d ago 4.8× RVOL
LINC hit 4.812x RVOL at 12:31 PM ET
at $42.32
Alert· 5d ago -0.2% vs EMA
$LINC near 200 EMA: -0.23% from 200 EMA at 2:55 PM ET
at $42.02
Alert· 5d ago 2.7× RVOL
LINC hit 2.715x RVOL at 2:55 PM ET
at $42.02
Alert· 5d ago 7.4× RVOL
LINC hit 7.399x RVOL at 12:08 PM ET
at $42.06
Alert· 6d ago 2.7× RVOL
LINC hit 2.722x RVOL at 3:30 PM ET
at $42.08
Alert· 6d ago 2.0× RVOL
LINC hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:50 AM ET
at $42.32
Alert· 7d ago +0.3% vs EMA
LINC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 211 bars · L5 · +0.33% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $43.35
Alert· 7d ago +1.8% vs EMA
$LINC near 200 EMA: +1.78% from 200 EMA at 1:06 PM ET
at $43.48
Alert· 7d ago 4.7× RVOL
LINC hit 4.721x RVOL at 1:06 PM ET
at $43.48
Alert· 7d ago +1.5% vs EMA
$LINC near 200 EMA: +1.54% from 200 EMA at 12:09 PM ET
at $43.13
Alert· 7d ago 10.8× RVOL
LINC hit 10.840x RVOL at 12:09 PM ET
at $43.13
Alert· 7d ago 3.2× RVOL
LINC hit 3.244x RVOL at 11:44 AM ET
at $43.34
Alert· 8d ago +2.6% vs EMA
LINC 200EMA (5m) Trending · 51 bars · L3 · +2.59% above EMA · slope +0.42%
at $42.06
Alert· 8d ago +2.1% vs EMA
LINC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 107 bars · L4 · +2.09% above EMA · slope +0.38%
at $42.06
Alert· 8d ago +2.1% vs EMA
LINC 200EMA (1m) Trending · 107 bars · L4 · +2.09% above EMA · slope +0.38%
at $42.06
Alert· 8d ago +1.5% vs EMA
LINC 50EMA (5m) Trending · 53 bars · L3 · +1.51% above EMA · slope +1.09%
at $42.06
Alert· 8d ago +0.8% vs EMA
LINC 50EMA (1m) Trending · 113 bars · L4 · +0.84% above EMA · slope +0.59%
at $42.06
Alert· 8d ago +0.8% vs EMA
LINC 50EMA (1m) Trending · 113 bars · L4 · +0.84% above EMA · slope +0.59%
at $42.06
Alert· 8d ago 3.1× RVOL
LINC hit 3.110x RVOL at 2:57 PM ET
at $41.80
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 9d ago Bullish
Lincoln Tech Campus Among USA Today’s “Top Vocational Schools” for 2026
Alert· 14d ago 17.7× RVOL
LINC hit 17.693x RVOL at 3:11 PM ET
at $39.73
News· SEC EDGAR· 26d ago
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, Acquisition / Disposition, New Financial Obligation
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 28d ago Bullish
Lincoln Educational Services Expands Footprint in Maryland with New Suitland Campus
News· The Motley Fool· 37d ago Neutral
A Lincoln Educational Director Sold Over 16,000 Company Shares. Here's a Look at the Transaction.
News· The Motley Fool· 61d ago Bullish
A Lincoln Educational Director Sold Over 15,000 Company Shares. Here's What Investors Should Know.
News· The Motley Fool· 68d ago Bullish
What to Know About This Fund's $4.8 Million Bet on Lincoln Educational Services as Shares Surge 100%
News· SEC EDGAR· 84d ago
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP filed an 8-K: Material Agreement
News· The Motley Fool· 86d ago Bullish
Why Lincoln Educational Services Stock Jumped 15% Today

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LINC stock FAQ

Why is $LINC down today?

LINC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on LINC today, peaking at 2.1x its normal volume. A move this size is almost always tied to a specific catalyst. Most of the time that is an earnings report, a guidance update, or a company announcement. If none is shown above, the release may not be in our news feed yet. It will show up here as soon as it is.

What is the LINC stock price today?

LINC last traded at $39.78, down 7.52% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live LINC alerts?

The LINC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged LINC 21 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is LINC on?

LINC (Lincoln Educational Services) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $1.36B in the SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES sector.

Is LINC good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge LINC for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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