LINC Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

LINC has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 9.6%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 2.39%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 46.7%
Total Return 5y: 327.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Education Services

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
STRA 2,054 M 2.92% 2.96%
PRDO 2,080 M 1.89% 4.33%
GHC 5,089 M 0.95% 1.29%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PRDO 2,080 M 59.5% 100%
GHC 5,089 M 4.49% 92.3%

LINC Dividend History: Last 17 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.02 -71.4% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-03-29 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2012-09-12 2012-09-14 2012-09-28 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2012-06-13 2012-06-15 2012-06-29 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2012-03-13 2012-03-15 2012-03-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2011-12-13 2011-12-15 2011-12-30 Quarterly 0.07 -72% N/A
2011-09-13 2011-09-15 2011-09-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2011-06-13 2011-06-15 2011-06-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2011-03-11 2011-03-15 2011-03-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2010-12-13 2010-12-15 2010-12-31 Other 0.25 0% N/A

LINC Dividend FAQ

Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (NASDAQ:LINC) delivers career-focused post-secondary programs to high-school graduates and adult learners across the United States, operating under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Nashville Auto Diesel College brands. Its business is split between Campus Operations (traditional brick-and-mortar locations) and Transitional (online or hybrid delivery), offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in automotive technology, skilled trades (e.g., electrical, HVAC, welding, CNC), health sciences, and information technology.

What is the Dividend Yield of LINC?

As of February 2026, LINC`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 26.13.

Does LINC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 LINC does not pay a dividend.

How often does LINC pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, LINC has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2014-12-11.

LINC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LINC for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will LINC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.02 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2014-12-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Lincoln Educational (LINC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LINC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Lincoln Educational (LINC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of LINC?

LINC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of LINC?

LINC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought LINC's shares at 6.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LINC?

LINC Payout Consistency is 9.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Lincoln Educational has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LINC have a good Dividend Yield?

LINC`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LINC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LINC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of LINC?

LINC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 2.39%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LINC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LINC's Outstanding Shares?

Lincoln Educational's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.76% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has LINC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2003 21,868,800
2004 21,965,000 +0.44%
2005 25,186,000 +14.66%
2006 25,460,000 +1.09%
2007 25,660,000 +0.79%
2008 25,704,000 +0.17%
2009 25,558,000 -0.57%
2010 21,943,000 -14.14%
2011 22,137,000 +0.88%
2012 22,266,000 +0.58%
2013 22,618,000 +1.58%
2014 23,004,000 +1.71%
2015 23,347,000 +1.49%
2016 23,514,000 +0.72%
2017 24,590,000 +4.58%
2018 24,562,000 -0.11%
2019 24,563,000 +0%
2020 24,831,000 +1.09%
2021 25,180,000 +1.41%
2022 26,436,000 +4.99%
2023 30,847,000 +16.69%
2024 31,144,000 +0.96%
2025 31,318,000 +0.56%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:16